Best Internet Providers in Ethel, WV
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ethel, WV
Ethel has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Ethel.
Ranks compare Ethel with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ethel, WV at a Glance
Ethel Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
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Cable
Frontier
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Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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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 Ethel ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ethel, WV?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ethel 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 Ethel, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 54.92% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ethel?
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 Ethel Compares to Places Its Size
Ethel's report card score is in the top 32% and its connectivity index is in the top 14%.
| Measure | Ethel | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Logan County | West Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 54.5% | bottom 43% | 50.1% | 59.9% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,532 Mbps | top 8% | 3,658 Mbps | 3,962 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.8 | top 38% | 4 | 5.4 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.5 | 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 | 92% | bottom 46% | 92% | 92% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 90% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 5% | 84% | 70% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 61% | bottom 21% | 67% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $42,975 | bottom 8% | $51,879 | $65,649 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 12% | 14% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 54.5% of homes in Ethel, against 50.1% across Logan County and 59.9% across West Virginia. Households in Ethel are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $42,975 (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 Ethel
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ethel?
Frontier Fiber in Ethel, WV
Availability:
54.5%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 54.5% of Ethel homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ethel?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ethel, WV
Availability:
57.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.8% of Ethel homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ethel, WV
Availability:
54.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
99 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.9% of Ethel homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 99 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ethel, WV
Availability:
54.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.5% of Ethel homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ethel, WV
Availability:
54.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.5% of Ethel homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ethel?
Optimum Cable in Ethel, WV
Availability:
71.3%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 71.3% of Ethel 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 Ethel?
Frontier DSL in Ethel, WV
Availability:
70.9%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 70.9% of Ethel homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 91 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ethel from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Ethel by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Ethel has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ethel
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Ethel
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25076 | 312 | 55.8% | 4,666 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 65/100 |
How Ethel Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ethel that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, Wilkinson has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Yolyn the fewest (16.5%); Ethel has 54.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel (this page) | 244 | 54.5% | 4,532 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Logan | 2,492 | 93.2% | 6,592 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 42/100 |
| Stollings | 806 | 91.9% | 6,603 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 70/100 |
| Lake | 733 | 93.5% | 6,885 Mbps | 4 | B- | 55/100 |
| Peach Creek | 631 | 36.3% | 1,579 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 43/100 |
| Henlawson | 469 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 36/100 |
| West Logan | 399 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Wilkinson | 345 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 3.6 | B | 74/100 |
| Mitchell Heights | 314 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 65/100 |
| Yolyn | 127 | 16.5% | 1,942 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 80/100 |
| Dabney | 115 | 47.8% | 7,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 66/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ethel?
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, Frontier Communications 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 Ethel
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ethel Internet Providers
Based on 40 reviews from West Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ethel residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in West Virginia, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 54.5% coverage in Ethel.
At a national level, based on 2680 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 Ethel Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ethel, West Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ethel Overall | West Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ethel
Based on data reported by Ethel ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Ethel. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,384 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 | Ethel Speed | West Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (28) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (9) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ethel?
Of the providers in Ethel, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ethel 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ethel, West Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ethel
| ISP / Tech Type | Ethel Affordability | West Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | 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 Ethel?
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 Ethel is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. 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 Ethel is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Optimum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ethel, available to 71.3% 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.