West Virginia Internet Overview
548 Mbps avg · 738 ZIP codes · 70% fiber · 55 counties
County Grade Distribution
Best Broadband Counties in West Virginia
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy | A | 100 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| McDowell | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 34 |
| Preston | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 14 |
| Ohio | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Ritchie | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| Jefferson | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Harrison | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 17 |
| Berkeley | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 10 |
| Brooke | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Hancock | B | 100 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Pendleton | B | 100 Mbps | 100% | 8 |
| Mercer | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 17 |
| Kanawha | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 44 |
| Raleigh | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 41 |
| Cabell | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 12 |
Slowest Counties in West Virginia
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 10 |
| Gilmer | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Tyler | D | 100 Mbps | 0% | 4 |
| Doddridge | D | 100 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Monroe | C | 100 Mbps | 0% | 11 |
| Tucker | C | 100 Mbps | 0% | 6 |
| Summers | C | 100 Mbps | 0% | 10 |
| Roane | C | 100 Mbps | 0% | 8 |
| Wirt | C | 100 Mbps | 0% | 2 |
| Wetzel | C | 100 Mbps | 0% | 11 |
| Clay | C | 100 Mbps | 0% | 12 |
| Hampshire | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 17 |
| Braxton | C | 100 Mbps | 0% | 13 |
| Pleasants | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Webster | C | 100 Mbps | 0% | 9 |
All 55 Counties in West Virginia
Internet Providers in West Virginia
| Provider | ZIP Codes | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | - | 25 Mbps |
| Comcast (Xfinity) | 738 | 2,000 Mbps |
| United States Cellular Corporation | 738 | 2 Mbps |
| Frontier Communications | 738 | 1,000 Mbps |
| King Street L.p. | 738 | 10 Mbps |
| Suddenlink Communications | 738 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Micrologic | 738 | 50 Mbps |
| Ctc West Virginia Bluefield | 738 | 18 Mbps |
Cities in West Virginia
Neighboring States
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in West Virginia?
West Virginia has an average maximum download speed of 548 Mbps across 738 ZIP codes. 70% of areas have fiber internet access, and the state averages 10 providers per ZIP code.
Which counties in West Virginia have the best internet?
The counties with the best broadband in West Virginia include Hardy (Grade A), McDowell (Grade A), Preston (Grade B). These areas have the fastest average speeds and most provider competition.
How does West Virginia compare to the national average?
The national average download speed is 876 Mbps, while West Virginia averages 548 Mbps, below the national average. Nationally, 96% of areas have fiber, compared to 70% in West Virginia.
For this entity, the underlying data on this page comes from the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). The breakdown above is the federal record; the paragraphs below add the per-entity context that makes the headline numbers usable for a real decision rather than just a data lookup.
The methodology behind every numeric value on this page is publicly documented on the the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) portal and described in detail on this site’s methodology page. Refresh cadence varies by underlying series; the page surfaces the as-of date for each number so readers can trace any figure back to the source release.
For readers using this page as a decision input, the related-entity pages elsewhere on the site provide the comparison set. The most useful comparison for this entity is typically a peer within U.S. ZIPs, counties, and states with similar size, similar exposure, or similar geography — not the national-level summary alone.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 2026.