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

Marlinton, 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 Marlinton, 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 Marlinton 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	150 Mbps	10 Mbps	98.6%
2	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	89.1%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Marlinton 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 Marlinton 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 Marlinton of 1.09 Mbps are slower than the Pocahontas County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for West Virginia.

Marlinton Internet Access Facts

Fiber optic internet is available to 25.9% of Pocahontas County residents
DSL internet is available to 67.0% of Marlinton residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Marlinton, WV providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Marlinton is 73.5% slower than the average in West Virginia and 80.8% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 38.1% of the Pocahontas County population
The average internet download speed in Marlinton is 6.21 Mbps based upon 4176 measurements taken in the last 12 months

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 Marlinton 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 Marlinton, West Virginia.

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

Click through to see how the Marlinton broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Barrackville, Bethlehem, Buckhannon, Carpendale, Clendenin, Ripley, Wayne

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

The following zip codes were used: 24924 and 24954

Who has the fastest internet service in Marlinton?

Shenandoah with a download speed of 150 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Marlinton.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Marlinton - 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 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Marlinton, WV residents.

Marlinton 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.