2 Best Internet Providers in Blocton, WV

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Blocton, WV?

Optimum is the best internet provider in Blocton based on West Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Optimum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Blocton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Optimum is an option for 100.00% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Blocton

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

Based on 31 reviews from West Virginia internet customers, Optimum is the best internet service provider for Blocton residents. Optimum was rated at an average of 2.77 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in West Virginia, with 2.38 out of 5 stars and 82.5% coverage in Blocton.

At a national level, based on 418 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Frontier Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.39 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Blocton?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Blocton, the fastest internet in the city comes from Optimum.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	90 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Blocton

Based on data reported by Blocton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in Blocton. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Blocton?

West Virginia customers rate Frontier Communications 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.

Frontier Communications received a local rating of 2.50 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Optimum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Blocton customers with an average price rating of 2.36 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Blocton

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

Blocton ISP Report Card: D-

	Metric (hover for details)	Blocton	West Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Blocton 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 Blocton.	1.8	5.5	6.8

 

Blocton Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Blocton	West Virginia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	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.	5%	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.	84%	90%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	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.	70%	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.	70%	71%	76%

Blocton ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Blocton is D-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Blocton is high with a score of 47 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Blocton have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Blocton ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

89% of Blocton households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 70% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% 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 70% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 70% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Blocton 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 Cities Compare to Blocton?

How Much Speed does a Blocton Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Blocton is 2.6, which is larger than the West Virginia average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Blocton's average household income is $47,184 which is lower than the West Virginia average of $63,443 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Blocton also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the West Virginia average of 14%. Additionally, 5% 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 Blocton has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Blocton households are much more technology-disengaged. 84% of households have some sort of computing device, 57% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 81% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Blocton?

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

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Blocton?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Blocton?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Blocton?

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 Blocton is Optimum.
• The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Optimum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Blocton is Frontier.
• Viasat, Optimum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Blocton, 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 Blocton compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Blocton 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 Blocton's D- ISP Report Card and 47 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.