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Mount Gay-Shamrock, 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 Mount Gay-Shamrock, 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 Mount Gay-Shamrock 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	Optimum	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	53.6%
2	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	67.7%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Mount Gay-Shamrock WV Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Mount Gay-Shamrock which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Mount Gay-Shamrock are compared to Logan County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to West Virginia overall?
Average download speeds in Mount Gay-Shamrock of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Logan County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for West Virginia.

Mount Gay-Shamrock Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Mount Gay-Shamrock is 7.19 Mbps. This is 79.3% faster than the Logan County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 95.7% of Logan County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 5.9% of Logan County residents
The average internet download speed in Logan County is 16.22 Mbps based upon 147040 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Mount Gay-Shamrock is 37.9% faster than the average in West Virginia and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Mount Gay-Shamrock is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 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 Mount Gay-Shamrock 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 Optimum as the top provider for Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia.

How do the internet speeds in Mount Gay-Shamrock compare to other cities in West Virginia?

Click through to see how the Mount Gay-Shamrock broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cassville, Coal Fork, Gilbert Creek, Rainelle, Shady Spring, Sistersville, Wheeling

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Mount Gay-Shamrock, West Virginia?

The following zip codes were used: 25601, 25614, 25637, 25649 and 25653

Who has the fastest internet service in Mount Gay-Shamrock?

Optimum with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Mount Gay-Shamrock.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Mount Gay-Shamrock - 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 Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV residents.

Mount Gay-Shamrock 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.