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

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

The average download speed in Bluewell is 71.5% faster than the Mercer County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Bluewell is 7.19 Mbps. This is 71.2% faster than the Mercer County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 92.7% of Mercer County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.9% of Mercer County residents
The average internet download speed in Mercer County is 18.83 Mbps based upon 135904 samples taken in the past year
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

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.

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

The following zip codes were used: 24701 and 24724

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 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.

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 Bluewell?

Xfinity with a download speed of 300 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Bluewell.

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Bluewell, West Virginia population.

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.