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

Richwood, West Virginia Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Richwood, 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 Richwood 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	1000 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
2	Frontier	DSL	115 Mbps	7 Mbps	69.2%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Richwood 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 Richwood which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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 Richwood of 2.1 Mbps are slower than the Nicholas County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for West Virginia.

Richwood Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Richwood is 22% faster than the Nicholas County average and 45.2% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Richwood is 2.1 Mbps. This is 35.4% slower than the Nicholas County average and 81.9% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 56.7% of Nicholas County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Nicholas County residents
The average internet download speed in Nicholas County is 14.56 Mbps based upon 24672 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Richwood is 24.2% slower than the average in West Virginia and 45.2% 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 Richwood 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 Richwood, West Virginia.

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

The following zip codes were used: 26261

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

Click through to see how the Richwood broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Alum Creek, Elkview, Kenova, Newell, Nutter Fort, Pleasant Valley, Richwood

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 Richwood, 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 Richwood?

Shenandoah with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Richwood.

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 Richwood, West Virginia population.

Richwood 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.