Best Internet Providers in Lincoln County, WV
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lincoln County, WV
Lincoln County has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lincoln County.
Ranks compare Lincoln County with the 55 West Virginia counties.
The Best Internet in Lincoln County, WV at a Glance
Lincoln County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Armstrong
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Fiber
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Frontier
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Optimum
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Cable
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Lincoln County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lincoln County, WV?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 79.43% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lincoln County?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Lincoln County
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Armstrong - cable coverage map
- Armstrong - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Armstrong - dsl coverage map
How Lincoln County Compares to the Rest of West Virginia
Lincoln County's report card score is 41st of 55 and its connectivity index is 15th of 55.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Rank among West Virginia counties | West Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 39.0% | 44th of 55 | 59.9% | 71.5% | Hardy County (96.8%) |
| Average top speed | 3,083 Mbps | 31st of 55 | 3,962 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hampshire County (6,363 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.5 | Tied 43rd of 55 | 5.4 | 7.1 | Monongalia County (6.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 5th of 55 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Monroe County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 31st of 55 | 10% | 15% | Jefferson County (17%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | Tied 32nd of 55 | 92% | 96% | Berkeley County and Jefferson County and 1 more (96%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 20th of 55 | 87% | 91% | Berkeley County and Jefferson County (92%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | Tied 20th of 55 | 70% | 76% | Logan County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 65% | Tied 31st of 55 | 71% | 81% | Monongalia County (85%) |
| Median household income | $51,448 | 45th of 55 | $65,649 | $93,246 | Jefferson County ($104,814) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 16th of 55 | 14% | 16% | Monongalia County (28%) |
Fiber reaches 39.0% of homes in Lincoln County, against 59.9% across West Virginia. Households in Lincoln County are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,448 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Lincoln County Compares to Its Neighbors
Lincoln County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Putnam County has the most homes with fiber (88.8%) and Mingo County the fewest (20.5%); Lincoln County has 39.0%.
Map of Lincoln County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Lincoln County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County (this page) | 20,463 | 39.0% | 3,083 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 48/100 |
| Kanawha County | 180,745 | 41.9% | 3,566 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Cabell County | 94,350 | 74.1% | 5,498 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 47/100 |
| Putnam County | 57,440 | 88.8% | 5,942 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Wayne County | 38,982 | 35.7% | 2,639 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 47/100 |
| Logan County | 32,567 | 50.1% | 3,658 Mbps | 4 | C | 62/100 |
| Mingo County | 23,568 | 20.5% | 2,069 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 50/100 |
| Boone County | 21,809 | 57.3% | 4,595 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 51/100 |
Internet in Lincoln County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Yawkey to 98.4% in Minerva; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 25501 (Alkol) to 83.1% in 25506 (Branchland). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Lincoln County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branchland | 2,508 | 78.0% | 4,103 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Alum Creek | 2,231 | 1.2% | 1,989 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 62/100 |
| West Hamlin | 2,043 | 7.2% | 1,142 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Hamlin | 2,008 | 16.4% | 1,267 Mbps | 5 | C- | 53/100 |
| Harts | 1,819 | 91.0% | 6,722 Mbps | 2.9 | B- | 37/100 |
| Yawkey | 1,166 | 0.0% | 1,987 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 69/100 |
| Minerva | 1,108 | 98.4% | 4,961 Mbps | 3.9 | B | 43/100 |
| Ranger | 1,014 | 86.0% | 5,846 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 14/100 |
| Spurlockville | 920 | 32.4% | 3,138 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 34/100 |
| Sod | 880 | 19.7% | 2,751 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 67/100 |
| Alkol | 775 | 0.0% | 892 Mbps | 2.4 | D- | 46/100 |
| Sumerco | 762 | 0.0% | 1,738 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 59/100 |
| Griffithsville | 647 | 0.0% | 1,339 Mbps | 3 | D | 73/100 |
| Kiahsville | 558 | 53.8% | 3,622 Mbps | 2.2 | C- | 34/100 |
| Woodville | 387 | 3.9% | 1,950 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 43/100 |
| Pleasant View | 322 | 56.5% | 3,152 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 59/100 |
| Price | 301 | 93.7% | 5,065 Mbps | 1.7 | C+ | 19/100 |
| Sias | 295 | 41.4% | 2,586 Mbps | 2.1 | C- | 44/100 |
| Lowney | 284 | 0.0% | 73 Mbps | 1 | F | 64/100 |
| Priestley | 258 | 0.0% | 1,772 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 65/100 |
| New Hamlin | 222 | 65.3% | 3,500 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 52/100 |
| Midkiff | 214 | 94.4% | 4,979 Mbps | 3.6 | B- | 21/100 |
| Myra | 186 | 70.4% | 3,759 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 54/100 |
| Leet | 160 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 1.9 | B- | 11/100 |
| Hager | 155 | 16.1% | 1,435 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 51/100 |
| Morrisvale | 149 | 0.0% | 940 Mbps | 2.6 | D- | 42/100 |
| Summit | 29 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3 | D | 40/100 |
ZIP codes in Lincoln County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25506 (Branchland) | 5,027 | 83.1% | 4,403 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 39/100 |
| 25524 (Harts) | 3,418 | 73.2% | 5,821 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 38/100 |
| 25523 (Hamlin) | 2,629 | 11.9% | 1,106 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 53/100 |
| 25571 (West Hamlin) | 1,977 | 7.9% | 1,094 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 49/100 |
| 25564 (Sod) | 1,354 | 1.0% | 1,927 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 66/100 |
| 25557 (Ranger) | 1,334 | 81.1% | 5,502 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 22/100 |
| 25501 (Alkol) | 1,107 | 0.0% | 1,069 Mbps | 2.5 | D- | 44/100 |
| 25521 (Griffithsville) | 959 | 0.0% | 1,332 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 73/100 |
| 25573 (Yawkey) | 953 | 0.0% | 1,984 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 67/100 |
| 25567 (Sumerco) | 711 | 0.0% | 1,636 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 58/100 |
| 25565 (Spurlockville) | 616 | 3.6% | 1,066 Mbps | 2.2 | D | 30/100 |
| 25540 (Price) | 223 | 99.5% | 5,492 Mbps | 2.6 | B- | 19/100 |
| 25544 (Myra) | 23 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 1.5 | B- | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lincoln County?
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 Lincoln County
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
| Armstrong | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lincoln County Internet Providers
Based on 59 reviews from West Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lincoln County 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 27.1% coverage in Lincoln County.
At a national level, based on 4270 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 Lincoln County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lincoln County, West Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln County Overall | West Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (19) | (2379) | 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 | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lincoln County
Based on data reported by Lincoln County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Lincoln County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,215 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 | Lincoln County Speed | West Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (0) | (19) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lincoln County?
Of the providers in Lincoln County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County, West Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lincoln County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln County Affordability | West Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (19) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (9) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (28) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Lincoln County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln County?
Frontier Fiber in Lincoln County, WV
Availability:
38.5%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
5,854 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 38.5% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,854 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lincoln County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Armstrong Fiber in Lincoln County, WV
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Armstrong offers Fiber service to 9.1% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Armstrong Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, WV
Availability:
79.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.4% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, WV
Availability:
27.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.1% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, WV
Availability:
27.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.1% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln County?
Armstrong Cable in Lincoln County, WV
Availability:
54.5%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
750 Mbps
Armstrong offers Cable service to 54.5% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Armstrong Cable has speeds up to 750 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Lincoln County, WV
Availability:
31.3%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
1,816 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 31.3% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,816 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 200, with an average of 171 Mbps throughout the county.
XFINITY Cable in Lincoln County, WV
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 1.4% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln County?
Frontier DSL in Lincoln County, WV
Availability:
43.9%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 43.9% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 51 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lincoln County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Armstrong DSL in Lincoln County, WV
Availability:
27.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Armstrong offers DSL service to 27.1% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Armstrong DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
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 Lincoln County?
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 Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lincoln County, available to 79.4% 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.