3 Best Internet Providers in 25118, WV

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Above are the top 4 providers in 25118, WV for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in 25118, WV?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in 25118 based on 32 West Virginia customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 25118, West Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in 25118

Local, State, and National Ratings for all 25118 Internet Providers

Based on 32 reviews from West Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for 25118 residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in West Virginia, with 2.77 out of 5 stars and 98.8% coverage in 25118.

At a national level, based on 702 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 25118?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Optimum should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 25118

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 25118

Based on data reported by 25118 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in 25118. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 940 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 25118?

West Virginia customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 25118 customers with an average price rating of 2.50 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in 25118, West Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in 25118

25118 Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the zip and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for 25118 below, including the metrics used and how 25118 compares to the rest of West Virginia and nation.

25118 ISP Report Card: D-

	Metric (hover for details)	25118	West Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 25118 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	54.33%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	940 Mbps	3,623 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for 25118.	2.8	5.5	6.8

 

25118 Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	25118	West Virginia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a zip indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.3	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	9%	9%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	76%	90%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	79%	85%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	39%	69%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	40%	71%	76%

25118 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in 25118 is D-, which is much worse than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 25118 is high with a score of 19 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 25118 have done a very poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The 25118 ISP Report Card evaluates the zip on availability and speed metrics compared to other zip codes in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a zip needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

79% of 25118 households have an internet connection despite having 98.77% availability. 39% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 25% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 39% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 40% subscribe to it. A very low number of 25118 residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Zip Codes Compare to 25118?

How Much Speed does a 25118 Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 25118 is 2.3, which is smaller than the West Virginia average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 25118's average household income is $35,122 which is much lower than the West Virginia average of $63,443 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

25118 also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the West Virginia average of 14%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in West Virginia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of 25118 has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, 25118 households are much more technology-disengaged. 76% of households have some sort of computing device, 61% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 74% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 25118?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in 25118, WV.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 25118?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 25118?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 25118?

Which ISP Should You Choose in 25118?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in 25118 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in 25118 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Optimum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 25118, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does 25118 compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how 25118 stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to 25118's D- ISP Report Card and 19 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.