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Best Internet Providers in Hensley, WV

All 1 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Hensley has 1 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Hensley.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber96.5%McDowell County 90.0%top 33%
Average top speed1,000 MbpsMcDowell County 1,001 Mbpstop 38%
Providers11 at a typical addressbottom 3%
Homes with internet69%McDowell County 86%bottom 7%
ISP Report CardC-score 37 of 100bottom 44%
Connectivity index29/100McDowell County 51/100bottom 27%

Ranks compare Hensley with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Hensley, WV at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Hensley ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestShentelUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedShentelRated 3.71 out of 5 by its customers, available to 96.51% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Hensley Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Shentel

Shentel logo

Availability:

96.5%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(35)

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Price: Starting at $85.00 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Hensley.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Hensley residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

96.5%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.1 of 5 stars

(7)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Hensley residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Hensley ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hensley, WV?

Shentel is the best internet provider in Hensley based on West Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Shentel had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hensley, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Shentel is an option for 96.51% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hensley?

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.

Hensley, WV map of internet availability

How Hensley Compares to Places Its Size

Hensley's report card score is in the bottom 44% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 27%.

C-score 37 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 44%
29/100McDowell County 51/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 27%
Measure Hensley Rank among US places under 1,000 people McDowell County West Virginia US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 96.5% top 33% 90.0% 59.9% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 1,000 Mbps top 38% 1,001 Mbps 3,962 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 1 bottom 3% 2.6 5.4 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.5 top 40% 2.5 2.4 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 4% bottom 20% 9% 10% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 80% bottom 7% 88% 92% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 69% bottom 7% 86% 87% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 61% top 43% 74% 70% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 57% bottom 15% 64% 71% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $27,450 bottom 1% $35,553 $65,649 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 10% bottom 38% 9% 14% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 96.5% of homes in Hensley, against 90.0% across McDowell County and 59.9% across West Virginia. Households in Hensley are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $27,450 (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 Hensley

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hensley?

Shentel Fiber in Hensley, WV

Shentel logo

Availability:

96.5%

Customer Rating:

4.1 of 5 stars

(7)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Shentel offers Fiber service to 96.5% of Hensley homes. Across the city, Shentel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the city. Shentel Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Hensley from Shentel in terms of customer satisfaction.

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

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

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hensley?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hensley?

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

Internet in Hensley by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Hensley has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Hensley

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Hensley

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
24843184 90.2%1,000 Mbps1C-30/100

How Hensley Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Hensley that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Twin Branch has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Stoneville the fewest (0.0%); Hensley has 96.5%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Hensley (this page)172 96.5%1,000 Mbps1C-29/100
Davy453 93.2%1,016 Mbps1.9C38/100
Stoneville421 0.0%1,857 Mbps1.2D60/100
Sandy Huff270 93.0%1,000 Mbps3.6C57/100
Mohegan204 100.0%1,000 Mbps5.5B-14/100
Big Sandy198 95.0%1,000 Mbps1C-56/100
Erin196 100.0%1,000 Mbps1C20/100
Premier188 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.6C+57/100
Roderfield173 90.8%1,000 Mbps1.8C-46/100
Wilmore150 92.7%1,000 Mbps2.2C-59/100
Twin Branch115 100.0%1,000 Mbps1.9C24/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hensley?

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

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

Max Advertised Speed in Hensley, WV
Shentel1,000
Viasat100
HughesNet25

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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Hensley. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.

Customer Ratings for Hensley Internet Providers

Based on 7 reviews from West Virginia internet customers, Shentel is the best internet service provider for Hensley residents. Shentel was rated at an average of 3.71 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.

At a national level, based on 35 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Shentel is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.49 out of 5.

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

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hensley, West Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeHensley OverallWest Virginia OverallNational OverallFor Service
ShentelNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (7)3.5 of 5 stars (35)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hensley

Based on data reported by Hensley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Shentel. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Hensley. 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.

Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Shentel. This indicates Shentel reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeHensley SpeedWest Virginia SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
ShentelNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (7)4 of 5 stars (35)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hensley?

Of the providers in Hensley, customers rate Shentel the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hensley 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.

Shentel is rated 3.43 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.

The table below shows how customers in Hensley, West Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Hensley

ISP / Tech TypeHensley AffordabilityWest Virginia AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
ShentelNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (7)3 of 5 stars (35)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in West Virginia

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Optimum

1 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: No rating yet
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

James W.

Optimum Cable

3 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Triadelphia, WV Customer

XFINITY Cable

5 of 5 stars May 25, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Morgantown, WV Customer

AT&T DSL

4 of 5 stars May 06, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Williamson, WV Customer

Optimum Cable

4 of 5 stars May 06, 2026
Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hensley?

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 Hensley is Shentel.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Shentel. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Shentel may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Hensley is Shentel.
  • Viasat, Shentel, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hensley, available to 96.5% 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.

To compare the providers available at your exact address, use the address search above.