3 Best Internet Providers in Vaughan, WV

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Above are the top 4 providers in Vaughan, 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 Vaughan, WV?

Shentel is the highest-rated internet provider in Vaughan based on 38 West Virginia customer reviews, and Shentel has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Vaughan, West Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Vaughan

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Vaughan Internet Providers

Based on 38 reviews from West Virginia internet customers, Shentel is the best internet service provider for Vaughan residents. Shentel was rated at an average of 3.71 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in West Virginia, with 2.77 out of 5 stars and 79.8% coverage in Vaughan.

At a national level, based on 451 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Shentel is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.43 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Vaughan?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Vaughan, the fastest internet in the city comes from Shentel.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Vaughan

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Shentel	1,200 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Vaughan

Based on data reported by Vaughan ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Shentel. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Vaughan. 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.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Vaughan?

West Virginia customers rate Shentel 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.

Shentel received a local rating of 3.43 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Vaughan customers with an average price rating of 2.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Vaughan

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

Vaughan ISP Report Card: D-

	Metric (hover for details)	Vaughan	West Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Vaughan that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	987 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 Vaughan.	1.8	5.5	6.8

 

Vaughan Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Vaughan	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.	2.5	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.	4%	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.	76%	90%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	84%	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.	73%	71%	76%

Vaughan ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Vaughan is D-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Vaughan is high with a score of 44 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Vaughan have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Vaughan 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.

84% of Vaughan households have an internet connection despite having 97.42% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Vaughan 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 Vaughan?

How Much Speed does a Vaughan Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Vaughan is 2.5, which is larger than the West Virginia average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Vaughan's average household income is $62,554 which is higher than the West Virginia average of $63,443 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Vaughan also has 6% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the West Virginia average of 14%. Additionally, 4% 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 Vaughan has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Vaughan households are much more technology-disengaged. 76% of households have some sort of computing device, 40% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 76% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Vaughan?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Vaughan, WV.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Vaughan?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Vaughan?

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

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Vaughan, WV.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Vaughan?

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

To see how Vaughan 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 Vaughan's D- ISP Report Card and 44 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.