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

Best Poca Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Poca, 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 Poca 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	95.4%
2	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	87.9%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Poca 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 Poca of 2.63 Mbps are slower than the Putnam County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for West Virginia.

Poca Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Poca is 2.63 Mbps. This is 52.8% slower than the average in West Virginia and 77.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Poca is 25.7% faster than the Putnam County average and 32.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Poca is 2.63 Mbps. This is 19.1% slower than the Putnam County average and 77.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 88.7% of Putnam County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 7.4% of Putnam County residents
The average internet download speed in Putnam County is 17.44 Mbps based upon 143624 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 Poca 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 Poca, West Virginia.

Who has the fastest internet service in Poca?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 25143 and 25159

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

Click through to see how the Poca broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Brush Fork, Chapmanville, Grafton, Milton, Monongah, St Albans, Terra Alta

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 Poca, West Virginia?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 95.4% of Poca.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Poca, 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.

Poca 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.