In Alum Creek there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 97.36% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 728 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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Alum Creek, WV Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Alum Creek
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Alum Creek are not shown.
Alum Creek Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Alum Creek is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.36% of Alum Creek. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in Alum Creek above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Alum Creek?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Alum Creek.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Alum Creek home can get up to 728 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which 7.40% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 51.19% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alum Creek.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Alum Creek, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Alum Creek?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alum Creek you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.51% of Alum Creek homes.
- Cable is fastest for 91.84% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.97% of Alum Creek homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alum Creek, along with details on where in Alum Creek and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Alum Creek, WV
Optimum cable coverage
About 97.36%, or 2,172 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alum Creek area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alum Creek.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alum Creek. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alum Creek. The fastest plan anyone in Alum Creek can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alum Creek customers is up to 709 Mbps.
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- 47.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 52.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Alum Creek download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Alum Creek cable providers. Optimum offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alum Creek is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 27 Mbps.
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- 47.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 52.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Alum Creek, WV
XFINITY cable coverage
About 7.40%, or 165 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Alum Creek area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alum Creek.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alum Creek. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alum Creek. The fastest plan anyone in Alum Creek can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Alum Creek customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Alum Creek download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alum Creek cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alum Creek is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Alum Creek Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alum Creek or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Alum Creek compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Alum Creek are much faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in West Virginia versus 728 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in West Virginia is 0.00% versus 97.36% in Alum Creek.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alum Creek are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Priestley, WV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sumerco, WV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tornado, WV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Summit, WV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sod, WV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Emmons, WV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Upper Falls, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Loudendale, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dartmont, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Loganton, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- New Eagle, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Woodway, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Folly Beach, SC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Drain, OR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- McBean, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Newfoundland, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ocoee, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Connellsville, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sigourney, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds