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

Ansted, WV High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Ansted, 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 Ansted 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	Shenandoah	Cable	1000 Mbps	10 Mbps	99.5%
2	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	94.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Ansted 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 Ansted 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

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 Ansted of 6.45 Mbps are slower than the Fayette County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for West Virginia.

Ansted Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Ansted is 6.45 Mbps. This is 15.8% faster than the average in West Virginia and 44.4% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Ansted is 84.3% faster than the Fayette County average and 47.1% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Ansted is 6.45 Mbps. This is 16.9% slower than the Fayette County average and 44.4% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 81.4% of Fayette County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 1.6% of Fayette County residents
The average internet download speed in Fayette County is 25.85 Mbps based upon 770632 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 Ansted 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 Shenandoah as the top provider for Ansted, West Virginia.

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

The following zip codes were used: 25812

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

Click through to see how the Ansted broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Buffalo, Coal Fork, Crab Orchard, East Bank, Fort Ashby, Monongah, Shady Spring

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.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

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

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.

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

Who has the fastest internet service in Ansted?

Shenandoah with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Ansted.

Is there fiber internet service near me?

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

Ansted 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.