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

Best Boaz Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Boaz, 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 Boaz 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	Optimum	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	96.5%
2	Community Antenna Service	Cable	2000 Mbps	75 Mbps	82.4%
3	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	18.4%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Boaz WV Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Boaz have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Boaz are compared to Wood County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to West Virginia overall?
Average download speeds in Boaz of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Wood County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for West Virginia.

Boaz Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Wood County is 23.63 Mbps based upon 427352 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Boaz is 7.19 Mbps. This is 29.1% faster than the average in West Virginia and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Boaz is 36.7% faster than the Wood County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Boaz is 7.19 Mbps. This is 56.3% faster than the Wood County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 93.5% of Wood County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.2% of Wood County residents

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 Boaz 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 Optimum as the top provider for Boaz, West Virginia.

Who has the fastest internet service in Boaz?

Community Antenna Service with a download speed of 2000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Boaz.

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

The following zip codes were used: 26187

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

Click through to see how the Boaz broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Ansted, Belle, Keyser, Mason, Rainelle, Shady Spring, Shepherdstown

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.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

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

Optimum provides broadband internet service to 96.5% of Boaz.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Boaz, WV residents.

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.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

Boaz 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.