6 Best Internet Providers in Short Gap, WV

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Above are the top 4 providers in Short Gap, 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 Short Gap, WV?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Short Gap 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 Short Gap, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.96% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Short Gap

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Short Gap Internet Providers

Based on 29 reviews from West Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Short Gap residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Atlantic Broadband wins for second-place in West Virginia, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 86.4% coverage in Short Gap.

At a national level, based on 2699 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, SkyPacket Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Short Gap?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Atlantic Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Short Gap

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Atlantic Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	SkyPacket Networks	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Short Gap

Based on data reported by Short Gap ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Short Gap. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,294 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 Atlantic Broadband. This indicates Atlantic Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Short Gap?

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 higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Atlantic Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Short Gap customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Short Gap

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

Short Gap ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Short Gap	West Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Short Gap that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	33.96%	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.	1,356 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 Short Gap.	5.3	5.5	6.8

 

Short Gap Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Short Gap	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.	2.3	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.	6%	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.	93%	90%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	71%	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.	71%	71%	76%

Short Gap ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Short Gap is C+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Short Gap is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Short Gap have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Short Gap 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.

91% of Short Gap households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A large amount of Short Gap 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 Short Gap?

How Much Speed does a Short Gap Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Short Gap is 2.3, which is smaller than the West Virginia average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Short Gap's average household income is $59,871 which is higher than the West Virginia average of $63,443 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Short Gap also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the West Virginia average of 14%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Short Gap has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Short Gap households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% 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 Short Gap?

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 Short Gap is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Atlantic Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Short Gap is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Short Gap, 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 Short Gap compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Short Gap 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 Short Gap's C+ ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.