Bluewell, West Virginia Broadband Internet Service
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Bluewell, 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 Bluewell 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 | 300 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 98.0% |
2 | WVVA.net | wireless | 50 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 95.5% |
3 | Frontier | DSL | 115 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 56.1% |
4 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Bluewell 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
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Bluewell are compared to Mercer County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to West Virginia overall?
Average download speeds in Bluewell of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Mercer County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for West Virginia.
Bluewell Internet Access Facts
Cable internet is available to 98.0% of the Bluewell population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.9% of Mercer County residents
DSL internet is available to 95.5% of Bluewell residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Bluewell, WV providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Bluewell is 37.9% faster than the average in West Virginia and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 25.2% of the Mercer County population
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 Bluewell 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 Bluewell, West Virginia.
How do the internet speeds in Bluewell compare to other cities in West Virginia?
Click through to see how the Bluewell broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Barboursville, Falling Waters, Fort Ashby, Huntington, Moorefield, Shepherdstown, Stanaford
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Bluewell, West Virginia?
The following zip codes were used: 24701 and 24724
Who has the fastest internet service in Bluewell?
Xfinity with a download speed of 300 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Bluewell.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Bluewell - Frontier.
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.
How many broadband service providers are there near me?
Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Bluewell, WV residents.
Bluewell 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.
Xfinity
- 260+ channels
- Award winning voice remote
- Customize your plan
- Watch TV, DVR and OnDemand anywhere with the Xfinity Stream app
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages