1 Best Internet Providers in 26838, WV

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in 26838, WV?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 26838, West Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in 26838

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Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 26838?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 26838

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Hardy Telecommunications	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 26838

Based on data reported by 26838 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Hardy Telecommunications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 26838. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 26838?

The chart and graph below show how customers in 26838, West Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in 26838

26838 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 26838 below, including the metrics used and how 26838 compares to the rest of West Virginia and nation.

26838 ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	26838	West Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 26838 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	1,000 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 26838.	2.0	5.4	7.1

 

26838 Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	26838	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.	2.5	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.	12%	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.	85%	92%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	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.	78%	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.	78%	72%	77%

26838 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in 26838 is C, which is better than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 26838 is high with a score of 55 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 26838 have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The 26838 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.

87% of 26838 households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 0% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 78% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of 26838 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 26838?

How Much Speed does a 26838 Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 26838 is 2.5, which is larger than the West Virginia average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 26838’s average household income is $57,173 which is about average for the West Virginia average of $65,649 and lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

26838 also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the West Virginia average of 14%. Additionally, 12% 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 26838 has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, 26838 households are much more technology-disengaged. 85% of households have some sort of computing device, 98% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 60% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 26838?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 26838?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in 26838, WV.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 26838?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 26838?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in 26838, WV.

Which ISP Should You Choose in 26838?

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

• The fastest internet provider should be Hardy Telecommunications.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Hardy Telecommunications has the broadest coverage in 26838, 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 26838 compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how 26838 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 26838’s C ISP Report Card and 55 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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