7 Best Internet Providers in Flat Top, WV

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Flat Top, WV?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Flat Top

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Flat Top Internet Providers

Based on 55 reviews from West Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Flat Top residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in West Virginia, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 10.4% coverage in Flat Top.

At a national level, based on 4884 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 Flat Top?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Flat Top

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Flat Top

Based on data reported by Flat Top ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Flat Top. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 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 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 Flat Top?

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. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Flat Top customers with an average price rating of 3.28 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Flat Top

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

Flat Top ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Flat Top	West Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Flat Top that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	694 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 Flat Top.	4.8	5.4	7.1

 

Flat Top Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Flat Top	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.	2.9	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.	2%	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.	95%	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.	66%	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.	72%	72%	77%

Flat Top ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Flat Top is D, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Flat Top is high with a score of 54 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Flat Top have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Flat Top 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.

90% of Flat Top households have an internet connection despite having 90.96% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% 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 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Flat Top 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 Flat Top?

How Much Speed does a Flat Top Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Flat Top is 2.9, which is larger than the West Virginia average of 2.4 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Flat Top’s average household income is $96,154 which is much higher than the West Virginia average of $65,649 and higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Flat Top also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the West Virginia average of 14%. Additionally, 2% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Flat Top has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Flat Top households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Flat Top?

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

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Flat Top?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Flat Top?

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 Flat Top is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Flat Top is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, HughesNet, Frontier Communications, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Flat Top, 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 Flat Top compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Flat Top 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 Flat Top’s D ISP Report Card and 54 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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