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

Best Paden City Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 3 choices for service in Paden City, 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 Paden City 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	89.1%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Paden City WV Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Paden City which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Paden City compare to Tyler County? The average speed in Paden City is 58.63 Mbps which is faster than Tyler County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the West Virginia average of 23.43 Mbps.

Paden City Internet Access Facts

There are 3 residential internet providers in Paden City, WV providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Paden City is 150.2% faster than the average in West Virginia and 81% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 30.1% of the Tyler County population
The average internet download speed in Paden City is 58.63 Mbps based upon 872 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.8% of the Paden City population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Paden City 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 Paden City 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 Paden City, West Virginia.

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

Click through to see how the Paden City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Belle, Bethlehem, Cassville, Falling Waters, Keyser, Shepherdstown, Stonewood

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

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

The following zip codes were used: 26159

Who has the fastest internet service in Paden City?

Optimum with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Paden City.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Paden City, West Virginia.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

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.

Paden City 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.