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Internet Providers in Elkins, West Virginia

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Home Internet in Elkins, WV

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 56.9%
    Elkins speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 12.6%
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 30.4%
    Elkins speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 51.1%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Micrologic
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 59.1%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 60.6%
  • 9. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 13.4%
  • Lynx WV
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 65.2%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 55.3%

Best Internet Providers in Elkins, WV

In Elkins, West Virginia, Optimum offers a cable connection with a top download speed of 940 Mbps and a starting price of $40 per month. It covers 56.90% of the city, providing many residents with fast and reliable internet perfect for streaming, gaming, and remote work.

EarthLink Fiber, another notable provider, delivers speeds up to 5 Gbps for a starting price of $59.95 per month. However, its coverage is limited to 12.60% of Elkins. Despite the smaller reach, EarthLink's fiber connection appeals to users needing high bandwidth. Overall, fiber availability in Elkins stands at 52%, thanks to providers like EarthLink. Those within its service area benefit from ultra-fast internet, ideal for demanding applications.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Viasat
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • Frontier
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • EarthLink
12.6%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Elkins, WV

Provider Connection Types in Elkins, WV

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Elkins, WV
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
39.4%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
51.6%

List of Internet Providers in Elkins, WV

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Micrologic Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Lynx WV Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Elkins, WV

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
EarthLink Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Lynx WV $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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