In McDowell County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 2.06% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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McDowell County, WV Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in McDowell County
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 McDowell County are not shown.
McDowell County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in McDowell County is cable internet available?
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Cable is available in 2.06% of McDowell County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Shentel. Call one of the companies with service in McDowell County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in McDowell County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in McDowell County.
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The average McDowell County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.06% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in McDowell County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in McDowell County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.43% of McDowell County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 3.41%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.74%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.59% of McDowell County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in McDowell County, along with details on where in McDowell County and at what speeds.
Shentel Cable in McDowell County, WV
Shentel cable coverage
About 1.94%, or 371 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, and east McDowell County area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of McDowell County.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDowell County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McDowell County. The fastest plan anyone in McDowell County can order from Shentel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all McDowell County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In McDowell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel cable. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other McDowell County cable providers. Shentel offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McDowell County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Shentel customers can get speeds up to 41 Mbps.
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- 37.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 62.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
McDowell County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to McDowell County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in McDowell County compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in McDowell County are much faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in West Virginia versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in West Virginia is 0.00% versus 2.06% in McDowell County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around McDowell County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Buchanan County, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mercer County, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pike County, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Giles County, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Knott County, KY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Craig County, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Perry County, KY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Salem City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Roanoke County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Roanoke City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pecos County, TX: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Madison Parish, LA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Magoffin County, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mahaska County, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Manassas Park City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Manistee County, MI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Marengo County, AL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Marion County, KS: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, TX: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Marshall County, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds