8 Best Internet Providers in 26187, WV

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Above are the top 4 providers in 26187, WV for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.

All Providers

Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 26187 ratings may vary and are shown below.

1. Internet Providers

 » 

2. West Virginia

 » 

3. 26187, WV Internet Service Providers

Who is the Best Internet Provider in 26187, WV?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 26187, West Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in 26187

Local, State, and National Ratings for all 26187 Internet Providers

Based on 42 reviews from West Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for 26187 residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Citynet wins for second-place in West Virginia, with 3.60 out of 5 stars and 7.0% coverage in 26187.

At a national level, based on 2576 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 26187?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 26187

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	CAS Cable	3,000 Mbps
	Citynet	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 26187

Based on data reported by 26187 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through CAS Cable. The company offers speeds up to 3,000 Mbps in 26187. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, 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 26187?

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 much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 26187 customers with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in 26187, West Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in 26187

26187 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 26187 below, including the metrics used and how 26187 compares to the rest of West Virginia and nation.

26187 ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	26187	West Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 26187 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	7.02%	59.86%	71.53%
	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.	2,786 Mbps	3,962 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for 26187.	6.8	5.4	7.1

 

26187 Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	26187	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	2.4	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.	11%	10%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	92%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	87%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	74%	70%	76%
	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.	74%	72%	77%

26187 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in 26187 is C+, which is better than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 26187 is high with a score of 53 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 26187 have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The 26187 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.

90% of 26187 households have an internet connection despite having 99.90% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% 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 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of 26187 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 26187?

How Much Speed does a 26187 Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 26187 is 2.3, which is smaller than the West Virginia average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 26187’s average household income is $77,179 which is much higher than the West Virginia average of $65,649 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

26187 also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the West Virginia average of 14%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 10% of residents in West Virginia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of 26187 has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, 26187 households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 26187?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 26187?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 26187?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 26187?

Which ISP Should You Choose in 26187?

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 26187 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be CAS Cable. 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 26187 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 26187, 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 26187 compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how 26187 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 26187’s C+ ISP Report Card and 53 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in West Virginia