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Internet Providers in Madison, West Virginia

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Home Internet in Madison, WV

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 61.2%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 93.9%
  • 5. Shentel
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 5.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.8%

Best Internet Providers in Madison, WV

In Madison, West Virginia, the top three internet service providers are Frontier, Optimum, and Viasat Internet. Frontier covers the most ground, offering DSL connections to about 93.90% of the city, with download speeds up to 115 Mbps and plans starting at $64.99 per month. Though its speeds are moderate, Frontier ensures reliable connectivity for everyday use such as browsing and streaming on multiple devices.

Optimum provides cable connections to 61.20% of the city, delivering much higher speeds of up to 940 Mbps with plans starting at $40 per month. This makes Optimum an excellent choice for activities like HD streaming, online gaming, and managing large files.

Viasat stands out with satellite internet that covers 100% of Madison, offering maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps. However, its plans start at $119.99 per month, making it a pricier option. Viasat's complete coverage ensures residents in every location have access to reliable internet, especially where other types of connections are unavailable.

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
  • Always ON
6.83%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Frontier
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Optimum
  • Shentel
61.18%

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Provider Connection Types in Madison, WV

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Madison, WV
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
67.89%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
73.31%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.06%

List of Internet Providers in Madison, WV

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
Shentel Cable 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Madison, WV

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
Shentel $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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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