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Internet Providers in Welch, West Virginia

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Home Internet in Welch, WV

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 37.9%
  • 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: 70%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37.9%
  • 6. Shentel
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 84.7%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 11.8%

Best Internet Providers in Welch, WV

Frontier ranks as the top internet provider in Welch, West Virginia. It offers a DSL connection with download speeds of up to 115 Mbps. Covering 70% of Welch, it starts at $64.99 per month, making it a reliable choice for activities like streaming and gaming. Although DSL doesn't offer the highest speeds, Frontier's balance of coverage and price makes it a favored option for many residents.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet also serve Welch with their satellite connections. Both providers ensure 100% coverage across the city. Viasat offers a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, starting at $119.99 per month, catering to users needing higher speeds at a higher cost. Hughesnet, in contrast, provides a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps at a more budget-friendly $49.99 per month. Their comprehensive satellite coverage guarantees internet access even in remote areas, filling the gaps where DSL and fiber are less available.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Frontier
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
  • Verizon
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Shentel
84.66%

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Provider Connection Types in Welch, WV

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Welch, WV
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
32.31%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
5.43%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
87.27000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Welch, WV

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Shentel Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps

Internet Providers in Welch, WV

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/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
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Shentel $35/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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