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Best Internet Providers in Russet, WV

All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Russet 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 Russet.

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 fiber36.3%Calhoun County 42.4%bottom 36%
Average top speed459 MbpsCalhoun County 524 Mbpsbottom 19%
Providers64.7 at a typical addresstop 40%
Homes with internet79%Calhoun County 79%bottom 23%
ISP Report CardD+score 28 of 100bottom 31%
Connectivity index25/100Calhoun County 24/100bottom 19%

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

The Best Internet in Russet, WV at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Russet ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestCitynetUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 5.00 out of 5 by its customers, available to 100.00% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

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

Frontier

Frontier logo

Availability:

88.1%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(177)

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1-866-557-9907 Price: Starting at $44.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

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

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

Customer Rating

DSL

88.1%

81 Mbps

90 Mbps

DSL: 2.7 of 5 stars

(58)

Shentel

Shentel logo

Availability:

88.1%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(35)

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Price: Starting at $85.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

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

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

Customer Rating

Cable

88.1%

150 Mbps

150 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(24)

Citynet

Citynet logo

Availability:

36.3%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(5)

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Price: $62.00 - $85.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

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

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

Customer Rating

Fiber

36.3%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.6 of 5 stars

(5)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

78.6%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

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

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

78.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

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

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

100.0%

32 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

78.6%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

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

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

78.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Russet 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 Russet ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Russet, WV?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Russet 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 Russet, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Russet?

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.

Russet, WV map of internet availability

How Russet Compares to Places Its Size

Russet's report card score is in the bottom 31% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 19%.

D+score 28 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 31%
25/100Calhoun County 24/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 19%
Measure Russet Rank among US places under 1,000 people Calhoun County West Virginia US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 36.3% bottom 36% 42.4% 59.9% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 459 Mbps bottom 19% 524 Mbps 3,962 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 4.7 top 40% 3.1 5.4 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.4 bottom 49% 2.4 2.4 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 2% bottom 8% 3% 10% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 87% bottom 20% 87% 92% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 79% bottom 23% 79% 87% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 60% top 45% 52% 70% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 48% bottom 6% 55% 71% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $43,609 bottom 8% $42,090 $65,649 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 8% bottom 22% 5% 14% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 36.3% of homes in Russet, against 42.4% across Calhoun County and 59.9% across West Virginia. Households in Russet are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $43,609 (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 Russet

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Russet?

Citynet Fiber in Russet, WV

Citynet logo

Availability:

36.3%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(5)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Citynet offers Fiber service to 36.3% of Russet homes. Across the city, Citynet 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 are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Citynet Fiber. Citynet Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Russet from Citynet in terms of customer satisfaction.

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

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Russet, WV

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

32 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Russet homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Russet from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Russet, WV

EarthLink logo

Availability:

78.6%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.6% of Russet homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Russet from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Russet, WV

AT&T logo

Availability:

78.6%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.6% of Russet homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Russet from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Russet?

Shentel Cable in Russet, WV

Shentel logo

Availability:

88.1%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(24)

Avg. Download Speed

150 Mbps

Shentel offers Cable service to 88.1% of Russet homes. Across the city, Shentel Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps, with speeds from 150 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 25, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the city. Shentel Cable is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Russet from Shentel in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Russet?

Frontier DSL in Russet, WV

Frontier logo

Availability:

88.1%

Customer Rating:

2.7 of 5 stars

(58)

Avg. Download Speed

81 Mbps

Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 88.1% of Russet homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 90 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.6 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Russet from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Russet by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Russet

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

ZIP codes in Russet

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

How Russet Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Russet that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Staten has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Joker the fewest (0.0%); Russet has 36.3%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Russet (this page)201 36.3%459 Mbps4.7D+25/100
Grantsville1,266 25.4%370 Mbps4.8D+25/100
Arnoldsburg518 85.5%908 Mbps4.2C8/100
Mount Zion396 38.9%492 Mbps2.3D35/100
Millstone369 77.0%817 Mbps3.9C-17/100
Sycamore203 62.6%673 Mbps3.3D+23/100
Joker143 0.0%60 Mbps1.3F30/100
White Pine81 18.5%265 Mbps1.5D-27/100
Pleasant Hill68 0.0%108 Mbps2.4F21/100
Staten62 100.0%1,000 Mbps1.5C7/100
Henrietta40 87.5%878 Mbps2.8C-26/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Russet?

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, Citynet 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 Russet

Max Advertised Speed in Russet, WV
Citynet1,000
Shentel150
T-Mobile Home Internet100
Viasat100
Frontier Communications90
HughesNet25
AT&T25
EarthLink25

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Customer Ratings for Russet Internet Providers

Based on 24 reviews from West Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Russet residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Shentel wins for second-place in West Virginia, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 88.1% coverage in Russet.

At a national level, based on 1625 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 Russet Internet Providers

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

ISP / Tech TypeRusset OverallWest Virginia OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
ShentelNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (7)3.5 of 5 stars (35)View Plans
Citynet2 of 5 stars (2)3.5 of 5 stars (5)3.5 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (2)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
FrontierNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (9)3.5 of 5 stars (177)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)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 Russet

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

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 TypeRusset SpeedWest Virginia SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
ShentelNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (7)4 of 5 stars (35)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (2)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
Citynet1 of 5 stars (2)3.5 of 5 stars (5)3.5 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
FrontierNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (9)3.5 of 5 stars (177)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)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 Russet?

Of the providers in Russet, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Russet 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 Russet, West Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Russet

ISP / Tech TypeRusset AffordabilityWest Virginia AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
ShentelNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (7)3 of 5 stars (35)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (2)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
Citynet1 of 5 stars (2)2.5 of 5 stars (5)2.5 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
FrontierNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (9)3.5 of 5 stars (177)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)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 Russet?

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 Russet is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Citynet. 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 Russet is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Russet, available to 100.0% 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.