In Fairmont there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 95.14% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,099 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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Fairmont, WV Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Fairmont
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 Fairmont are not shown.
Fairmont 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 Fairmont is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 95.14% of Fairmont. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Fairmont above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Fairmont?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Fairmont.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Fairmont home can get up to 1,099 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 Fairmont.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Fairmont, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Fairmont?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fairmont you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 79.32% of Fairmont homes.
- Cable is fastest for 16.37% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.35%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.96% of Fairmont homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fairmont, along with details on where in Fairmont and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Fairmont, WV
Spectrum cable coverage
About 69.72%, or 21,974 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairmont area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Fairmont.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairmont. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairmont. The fastest plan anyone in Fairmont can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fairmont customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Fairmont download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Fairmont cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairmont is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Fairmont, WV
XFINITY cable coverage
About 45.72%, or 14,409 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairmont area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Fairmont.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairmont. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairmont. The fastest plan anyone in Fairmont can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fairmont customers is up to 1,214 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 98.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Fairmont 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 Fairmont cable providers. XFINITY 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 Fairmont is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 39 Mbps.
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- 1.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 98.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Fairmont, WV
Optimum cable coverage
About 10.30%, or 3,245 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, west, central, north, east, and northeast Fairmont area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fairmont.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairmont. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairmont. The fastest plan anyone in Fairmont can order from Optimum goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Fairmont customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Fairmont 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 Fairmont cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairmont is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Fairmont Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fairmont or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Fairmont compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Fairmont are much faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in West Virginia versus 1,099 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in West Virginia is 0.00% versus 95.14% in Fairmont.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fairmont 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
- Pleasant Valley, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Barrackville, WV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Powell, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- White Hall, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Baxter, WV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Harmony, WV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rivesville, WV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Catawba, WV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Stafford, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Coventry, RI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland, MD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fitchburg, WI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Shenandoah, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Shepherdsville, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds