In Hancock County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 79.41% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 20 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 DSL internet providers in Hancock County, WV.
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Hancock County, WV Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Hancock 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 Hancock County are not shown.
Hancock County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hancock County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 79.41% of Hancock County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Hancock County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Hancock County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Hancock County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Hancock County home can get up to 20 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 115 Mbps, which 2.99% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 69.44% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hancock County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Hancock County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Hancock County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hancock County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 40.22% of Hancock County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 56.64% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.58%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Hancock County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hancock County, along with details on where in Hancock County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Hancock County, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 79.41%, or 23,103 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hancock County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hancock County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hancock County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 3.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 87.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Hancock County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hancock County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 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 Hancock County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
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- 3.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 87.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hancock County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hancock County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Hancock County compare to the rest of West Virginia?
DSL internet speeds in Hancock County are much faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in West Virginia versus 20 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in West Virginia is 0.00% versus 79.41% in Hancock County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hancock County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL 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
- Jefferson County, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brooke County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Harrison County, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Allegheny County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tuscarawas County, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Westmoreland County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Holmes County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cambria County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Blair County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Union County, MS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Claiborne County, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clare County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clarendon County, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Titus County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Transylvania County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Trempealeau County, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Uintah County, UT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Christian County, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds