Who is our top ranked provider in Barboursville WV? [Updated]

Best Barboursville Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Barboursville, WV that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Barboursville by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	85.2%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	30.8%

Barboursville WV Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Barboursville of 4.76 Mbps are slower than the Cabell County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for West Virginia.

Barboursville Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Barboursville is 4.76 Mbps. This is 14.5% slower than the average in West Virginia and 59% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Barboursville is 25.3% faster than the Cabell County average and 1.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Barboursville is 4.76 Mbps. This is 13.8% slower than the Cabell County average and 59% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 96.2% of Cabell County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 3.3% of Cabell County residents
The average internet download speed in Cabell County is 25.47 Mbps based upon 112744 samples taken in the past year

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Barboursville residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Xfinity as the top provider for Barboursville, West Virginia.

Who has the fastest internet service in Barboursville?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Barboursville.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Barboursville, West Virginia?

The following zip codes were used: 25504, 25702 and 25705

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Barboursville internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Barboursville compare to other cities in West Virginia?

Click through to see how the Barboursville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Athens, East Bank, Fort Ashby, Grafton, Lavalette, Pennsboro, West Liberty

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Barboursville - Frontier.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Barboursville, West Virginia?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 85.2% of Barboursville.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

Barboursville Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.