In Dunbar there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 99.47% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 938 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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Cable Internet Service Provider in Dunbar
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 Dunbar are not shown.
Dunbar Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Dunbar is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.47% of Dunbar. 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 Dunbar above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Dunbar?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Dunbar.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Dunbar home can get up to 938 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 98.98% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Dunbar.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Dunbar, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Dunbar?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dunbar you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 22.39% of Dunbar homes.
- Cable is fastest for 77.08% 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 less than 1% of Dunbar homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dunbar, along with details on where in Dunbar and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Dunbar, WV
Optimum cable coverage
About 99.47%, or 9,747 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Dunbar area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dunbar.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dunbar. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dunbar. The fastest plan anyone in Dunbar 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 Dunbar customers is up to 938 Mbps.
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- 99.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Dunbar 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 fastest compared to other Dunbar 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 Dunbar 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 35 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
Dunbar Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dunbar or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Dunbar compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Dunbar are much faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in West Virginia versus 938 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in West Virginia is 0.00% versus 99.47% in Dunbar.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dunbar 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
- Institute, WV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Charleston, WV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nitro, WV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Upper Falls, WV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tornado, WV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Loudendale, WV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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