7 Best Internet Providers in Scott Depot, WV

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Above are the top 4 providers in Scott Depot, 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 Scott Depot, WV?

Optimum is the best internet provider in Scott Depot based on West Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Optimum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Scott Depot, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Optimum is an option for 73.83% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Scott Depot

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Scott Depot Internet Providers

Based on 50 reviews from West Virginia internet customers, Optimum is the best internet service provider for Scott Depot residents. Optimum was rated at an average of 2.77 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in West Virginia, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 86.1% coverage in Scott Depot.

At a national level, based on 4525 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 Scott Depot?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Optimum. 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 Scott Depot

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Scott Depot

Based on data reported by Scott Depot 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 Scott Depot. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,885 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Scott Depot?

West Virginia customers rate Frontier Communications 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.

Frontier Communications received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Optimum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Scott Depot customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Scott Depot

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

Scott Depot ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Scott Depot	West Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Scott Depot that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	82.27%	54.33%	67.25%
	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.	4,384 Mbps	3,623 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Scott Depot.	6.5	5.5	6.8

 

Scott Depot Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Scott Depot	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.	3.0	2.5	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.	13%	9%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	98%	90%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	97%	85%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	80%	69%	75%
	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.	81%	71%	76%

Scott Depot ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Scott Depot is B+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Scott Depot is high with a score of 84 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Scott Depot have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Scott Depot 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.

97% of Scott Depot households have an internet connection despite having 99.74% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Scott Depot 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 Scott Depot?

How Much Speed does a Scott Depot Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Scott Depot is 3.0, which is larger than the West Virginia average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Scott Depot's average household income is $97,153 which is much higher than the West Virginia average of $63,443 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Scott Depot also has 21% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the West Virginia average of 14%. Additionally, 13% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 9% of residents in West Virginia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Scott Depot has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Scott Depot households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Scott Depot?

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 Scott Depot is Optimum.
• The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Optimum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Scott Depot is Frontier.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Scott Depot, 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 Scott Depot compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Scott Depot 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 Scott Depot's B+ ISP Report Card and 84 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.