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

Parkersburg, 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 Parkersburg, 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 Parkersburg 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	95.8%
2	Community Antenna Service	Cable	2000 Mbps	75 Mbps	89.7%
3	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	50.3%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg 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

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Parkersburg compare to Wood County? The average speed in Parkersburg is 41.17 Mbps which is faster than Wood County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the West Virginia average of 23.43 Mbps.

Parkersburg Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 98.3% of Parkersburg residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Parkersburg, WV providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Parkersburg is 75.7% faster than the average in West Virginia and 27.1% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 15.9% of the Wood County population
The average internet download speed in Parkersburg is 41.17 Mbps based upon 93400 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg, West Virginia.

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

Click through to see how the Parkersburg broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Brush Fork, Fairlea, Marmet, Montgomery, Morgantown, Parsons, Pea Ridge

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

The following zip codes were used: 26101, 26102, 26103, 26104, 26105, 26106 and 26150

Who has the fastest internet service in Parkersburg?

Community Antenna Service with a download speed of 2000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Parkersburg.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Parkersburg - 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 Parkersburg, WV residents.

Parkersburg 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.