In McWhorter there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 74.87% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,537 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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McWhorter, WV Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in McWhorter
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 McWhorter are not shown.
McWhorter Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in McWhorter is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 74.87% of McWhorter. 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 McWhorter above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in McWhorter?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in McWhorter.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average McWhorter home can get up to 1,537 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 51.76% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 23.12% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in McWhorter.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in McWhorter?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in McWhorter you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 25.13% of McWhorter homes.
- Cable is fastest for 74.87% 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 McWhorter homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in McWhorter, along with details on where in McWhorter and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in McWhorter, WV
Optimum cable coverage
About 74.87%, or 149 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire McWhorter area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of McWhorter.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McWhorter. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McWhorter. The fastest plan anyone in McWhorter can order from Optimum goes up to 500 Mbps, and all McWhorter customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In McWhorter 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 McWhorter cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McWhorter is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Shentel Cable in McWhorter, WV
Shentel cable coverage
About 51.76%, or 103 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire McWhorter area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of McWhorter.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McWhorter. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McWhorter. The fastest plan anyone in McWhorter can order from Shentel goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all McWhorter customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In McWhorter 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 McWhorter cable providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McWhorter is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
McWhorter Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to McWhorter or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in McWhorter compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in McWhorter are much faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in West Virginia versus 1,537 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in West Virginia is 0.00% versus 74.87% in McWhorter.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around McWhorter 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
- South Park, WV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jane Lew, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lightburn, WV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lost Creek, WV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rockford, WV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rider, WV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Milford, WV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kincheloe, WV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Johnstown, WV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Weston, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Peason, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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