In Mercer County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 94.75% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,401 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Mercer County, WV.
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Mercer County, WV Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Mercer 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 Mercer County are not shown.
Mercer County 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 Mercer County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 94.75% of Mercer County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Mercer County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Mercer County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Mercer County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Mercer County home can get up to 1,401 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 34.13% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 31.85% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Mercer County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Mercer County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Mercer County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Mercer County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 80.17% of Mercer County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 15.21% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.62%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.03% of Mercer County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Mercer County, along with details on where in Mercer County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Mercer County, WV
XFINITY cable coverage
About 62.90%, or 37,530 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mercer County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Mercer County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mercer County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mercer County. The fastest plan anyone in Mercer County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mercer County customers is up to 1,634 Mbps.
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- 54.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 45.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Mercer County 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 Mercer County cable providers. XFINITY 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 Mercer County 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 152 Mbps.
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- 54.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 45.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Mercer County, WV
Optimum cable coverage
About 58.59%, or 34,956 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, central, north, east, northwest, southwest, south, and southeast Mercer County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Mercer County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mercer County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mercer County. The fastest plan anyone in Mercer County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Mercer County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Mercer County 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 Mercer County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mercer County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mercer County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Mercer County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Mercer County compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Mercer County are much faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in West Virginia versus 1,401 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in West Virginia is 0.00% versus 94.75% in Mercer County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Mercer 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
- Giles County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- McDowell County, WV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Buchanan County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Craig County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Salem City, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Roanoke County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Roanoke City, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Botetourt County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pike County, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bedford County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Rutland County, VT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Livingston County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Maverick County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pulaski County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Putnam County, WV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Queen Anne's County, MD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Reno County, KS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Roane County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rusk County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds