Best Internet Providers in Trace, WV
All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Trace, WV
Trace has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Trace.
Ranks compare Trace with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Trace, WV at a Glance
Trace Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 Trace ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Trace, WV?
Frontier Communications is the best internet provider in Trace based on West Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Frontier Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Trace, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Frontier Communications is an option for 97.80% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Trace?
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 Trace
How Trace Compares to Places Its Size
Trace's report card score is in the bottom 3% and its connectivity index is in the top 46%.
| Measure | Trace | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Mingo County | West Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 20.5% | 59.9% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 163 Mbps | bottom 9% | 2,069 Mbps | 3,962 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.1 | bottom 4% | 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 | 3.1 | top 6% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 13% | 6% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 34% | 91% | 92% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 46% | 87% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | top 47% | 76% | 70% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 44% | bottom 4% | 53% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $39,726 | bottom 6% | $39,703 | $65,649 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 13% | 13% | 14% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Trace, against 20.5% across Mingo County and 59.9% across West Virginia. Households in Trace are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $39,726 (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 Trace
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Trace?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Trace, WV.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Trace?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Trace, WV.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Trace?
Optimum Cable in Trace, WV
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 8.6% of Trace homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Trace?
Frontier DSL in Trace, WV
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 97.8% of Trace 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 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Trace by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Trace has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Trace
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Trace
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25666 | 555 | 0.0% | 63 Mbps | 1 | F | 53/100 |
How Trace Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Trace that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Troy Town has the most homes with fiber (69.5%) and Blocton the fewest (0.0%); Trace has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trace (this page) | 501 | 0.0% | 163 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 42/100 |
| Shively | 1,769 | 38.5% | 2,279 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 48/100 |
| Lenore | 981 | 0.0% | 880 Mbps | 2.2 | D- | 75/100 |
| Dingess | 967 | 0.0% | 358 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 55/100 |
| Selwyn | 906 | 0.0% | 940 Mbps | 1.9 | D- | 32/100 |
| Blocton | 502 | 0.0% | 940 Mbps | 3 | D- | 71/100 |
| Troy Town | 455 | 69.5% | 5,264 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 54/100 |
| Wilsondale | 310 | 0.0% | 266 Mbps | 1.6 | F | 43/100 |
| Lowney | 284 | 0.0% | 73 Mbps | 1 | F | 64/100 |
| Breeden | 191 | 0.0% | 59 Mbps | 1 | F | 50/100 |
| Kirk | 132 | 0.0% | 426 Mbps | 1 | F | 70/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Trace?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Trace
| Optimum | 940 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Trace. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Trace Internet Providers
Based on 37 reviews from West Virginia internet customers, Frontier Communications is the best internet service provider for Trace residents. Frontier Communications was rated at an average of 2.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 456 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Frontier Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.33 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Trace Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Trace, West Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Trace Overall | West Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier |  (0) | (9) |  (177) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (28) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Trace
Based on data reported by Trace ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 115 Mbps in Trace. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 81 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Trace Speed | West Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | (0) | (28) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (9) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Trace?
Of the providers in Trace, customers rate Frontier Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Trace 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.
Frontier Communications is rated 2.78 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Trace, West Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Trace
| ISP / Tech Type | Trace Affordability | West Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (9) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (28) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
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
May 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Trace?
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 Trace is Frontier.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Trace is Frontier.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Frontier Communications has the broadest coverage in Trace, available to 97.8% 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.