11 Best Internet Providers in Taylor County, WV

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Above are the top 4 providers in Taylor County, WV for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Taylor County, WV?

Citynet is the best internet provider in Taylor County based on West Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Citynet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Taylor County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Citynet is an option for 41.93% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Taylor County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Taylor County Internet Providers

Based on 59 reviews from West Virginia internet customers, Citynet is the best internet service provider for Taylor County residents. Citynet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in West Virginia, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 13.4% coverage in Taylor County.

At a national level, based on 5623 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Citynet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.29 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Taylor County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Citynet. 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 Taylor County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	Atlantic Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Citynet	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	500 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Micrologic	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Taylor County

Based on data reported by Taylor County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Taylor County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Taylor County?

West Virginia customers rate Citynet 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.

Citynet received a local rating of 3.67 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Taylor County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Taylor County

Taylor County 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 county 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 Taylor County below, including the metrics used and how Taylor County compares to the rest of West Virginia and nation.

Taylor County ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Taylor County	West Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Taylor County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	41.93%	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.	1,049 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 Taylor County.	5.6	5.5	6.8

 

Taylor County Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Taylor County	West Virginia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	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.	8%	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.	89%	90%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	83%	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.	65%	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.	65%	71%	76%

Taylor County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Taylor County is C+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Taylor County is high with a score of 43 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Taylor County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Taylor County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

83% of Taylor County households have an internet connection despite having 99.69% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 65% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Taylor County 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 Counties Compare to Taylor County?

How Much Speed does a Taylor County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Taylor County is 2.5, which is larger than the West Virginia average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Taylor County's average household income is $60,411 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.

Taylor County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the West Virginia average of 14%. Additionally, 8% 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 Taylor County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Taylor County households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Taylor County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Taylor County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Taylor 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 Taylor County is Citynet.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Citynet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Taylor County is Citynet.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Taylor County, 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 Taylor County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Taylor County 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 Taylor County's C+ ISP Report Card and 43 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.