Best Internet Providers in Ballard, WV
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ballard, WV
Ballard has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Ballard.
Ranks compare Ballard with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ballard, WV at a Glance
Ballard Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Ballard ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ballard, WV?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ballard based on West Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Ballard, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.66% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ballard?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Ballard Compares to Places Its Size
Ballard's report card score is in the bottom 14% and its connectivity index is in the top 46%.
| Measure | Ballard | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Monroe County | West Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 0.1% | 59.9% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 422 Mbps | bottom 18% | 447 Mbps | 3,962 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4 | bottom 49% | 3.9 | 5.4 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.9 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 7% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 89% | 92% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 82% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | bottom 43% | 50% | 70% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 30% | 67% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $66,160 | bottom 43% | $59,543 | $65,649 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 12% | 14% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Ballard, against 0.1% across Monroe County and 59.9% across West Virginia. Households in Ballard are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,160 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Ballard
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ballard?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Ballard, WV.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ballard?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ballard, WV
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Ballard homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
GigaBeam Networks Fixed Wireless in Ballard, WV
Availability:
76.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GigaBeam Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.3% of Ballard homes. Across the city, GigaBeam Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ballard, WV
Availability:
43.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.0% of Ballard homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ballard, WV
Availability:
43.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.0% of Ballard homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ballard?
Optimum Cable in Ballard, WV
Availability:
37.6%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 37.6% of Ballard homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ballard?
Frontier DSL in Ballard, WV
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 93.5% of Ballard homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Ballard by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Ballard has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ballard
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Ballard
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24918 | 1,576 | 0.0% | 302 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 39/100 |
How Ballard Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ballard that have their own pages are all within 6 miles.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard (this page) | 718 | 0.0% | 422 Mbps | 4 | D- | 42/100 |
| Lindside | 1,111 | 0.0% | 830 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 19/100 |
| Zenith | 685 | 0.0% | 763 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 19/100 |
| Cashmere | 610 | 0.0% | 788 Mbps | 5.4 | D | 38/100 |
| Marie | 514 | 0.0% | 112 Mbps | 2.8 | F | 30/100 |
| Wayside | 485 | 0.0% | 174 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 54/100 |
| Indian Mills | 319 | 0.0% | 102 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 31/100 |
| Greenville | 263 | 0.0% | 89 Mbps | 3 | F | 66/100 |
| Lillydale | 203 | 0.0% | 98 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 48/100 |
| Bozoo | 123 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 2.8 | F | 40/100 |
| Mandeville | 122 | 0.0% | 89 Mbps | 2.4 | F | 10/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ballard?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Ballard
| Optimum | 940 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| GigaBeam Networks | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ballard Internet Providers
Based on 41 reviews from West Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ballard residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. GigaBeam Networks wins for second-place in West Virginia, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 76.3% coverage in Ballard.
At a national level, based on 1865 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ballard Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ballard, West Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ballard Overall | West Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GigaBeam Networks | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (9) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (28) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ballard
Based on data reported by Ballard ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in Ballard. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 940 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ballard Speed | West Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GigaBeam Networks | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (28) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (9) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ballard?
Of the providers in Ballard, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ballard where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across West Virginia or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. GigaBeam Networks is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ballard, West Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ballard
| ISP / Tech Type | Ballard Affordability | West Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GigaBeam Networks | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (9) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (28) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in West Virginia
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Optimum
August 18, 2026 The service rips people off. been customer for many years,had bad box ,was told to go buy another one .Finally someone came replaced it after many months. Paid for services never didnt get.Company never took charges off.
James W.
Optimum Cable
June 01, 2026 Yes. My provider has had a history of poor customer service for years. No matter who happened to buy out the current company and go under a new brand name, the customer service was still severely flawed. But, in the past year, I have noticed that they are finally starting to make great strides in the way that they deal with their customer base. Better late than never, I guess.
A Triadelphia, WV Customer
XFINITY Cable
May 25, 2026 A Morgantown, WV Customer
AT&T DSL
May 06, 2026 A Williamson, WV Customer
Optimum Cable
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ballard?
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 Ballard is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ballard is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ballard, available to 96.7% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.