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

Charles Town, WV High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 6 choices for service in Charles Town, 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 Charles Town 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	98.4%
2	Virginia Everywhere	wireless	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100.0%
3	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	71.5%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	Telegia Communications	wireless	30 Mbps	15 Mbps	33.2%

Charles Town 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

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Charles Town compare to Jefferson County? The average speed in Charles Town is 64.09 Mbps which is faster than Jefferson County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the West Virginia average of 23.43 Mbps.

Charles Town Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 17.6% of the Jefferson County population
The average internet download speed in Charles Town is 64.09 Mbps based upon 71360 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 97.2% of the Charles Town population
Fiber optic internet is available to 12.7% of Charles Town residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Charles Town, WV providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Charles Town is 181.1% faster than the Jefferson County average and 97.8% faster 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 Charles Town 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 Charles Town, West Virginia.

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

Click through to see how the Charles Town broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Barrackville, Carpendale, Cheat Lake, Madison, Richwood, Wellsburg, West Liberty

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

The following zip codes were used: 25414 and 25438

Who has the fastest internet service in Charles Town?

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

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Charles Town - 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 6 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Charles Town, WV residents.

Charles Town 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.