In Nicholas County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 85.36% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 50 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 Nicholas County, WV.
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Nicholas County, WV Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Nicholas 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 Nicholas County are not shown.
Nicholas County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Nicholas County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 85.36% of Nicholas 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 Nicholas County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Nicholas County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Nicholas County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Nicholas County home can get up to 50 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 115 Mbps, which 17.88% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 42.48% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Nicholas County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Nicholas County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Nicholas County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nicholas County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 60.87% of Nicholas County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 27.60% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.49%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.82%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.22% of Nicholas County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nicholas County, along with details on where in Nicholas County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Nicholas County, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 85.36%, or 21,003 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Nicholas County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nicholas County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nicholas County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Nicholas County. The fastest plan anyone in Nicholas 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 Nicholas County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 20.9% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 49.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Nicholas County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nicholas 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 Nicholas 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 3.1 Mbps.
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- 20.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 49.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nicholas County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nicholas County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Nicholas County compare to the rest of West Virginia?
DSL internet speeds in Nicholas County are much faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in West Virginia versus 50 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in West Virginia is 0.00% versus 85.36% in Nicholas County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nicholas 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
- Pocahontas County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kanawha County, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Highland County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Augusta County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Carter County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Elliott County, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greene County, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rowan County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Burleson County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brown County, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brunswick County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Buchanan County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Buckingham County, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Buena Vista County, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bureau County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Burke County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brown County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Burnett County, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds