FCC Data · Updated April 2026
West Virginia Internet Overview
548 Mbps avg · 738 ZIP codes · 70% fiber · 55 counties
548
Avg Mbps
70%
Fiber Access
10
Avg Providers
738
ZIP Codes
County Grade Distribution
A
2
B
20
C
29
D
4
F
0
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
AHardy
AMcDowell
BPreston
BOhio
BRitchie
BJefferson
BHarrison
BBerkeley
BBrooke
BHancock
BPendleton
BMercer
BKanawha
BRaleigh
BCabell
BMonongalia
BWyoming
BGreenbrier
BBoone
BWood
BBarbour
BMarion
CPutnam
CMingo
CWayne
CMarshall
CTaylor
CLogan
CLincoln
CMineral
CMorgan
CFayette
CUpshur
CRandolph
CJackson
CLewis
CGrant
CMason
CPocahontas
CNicholas
CPleasants
CWebster
CBraxton
CClay
CHampshire
CWirt
CWetzel
CSummers
CRoane
CTucker
CMonroe
DDoddridge
DTyler
DGilmer
DCalhoun
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
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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.
Sources: FCC Broadband Data Collection