In Short Gap there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 91.80% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 51 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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Short Gap, WV Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Short Gap
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 Short Gap are not shown.
Short Gap Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Short Gap is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 91.80% of Short Gap. 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 Short Gap above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Short Gap?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Short Gap.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Short Gap home can get up to 51 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 90 Mbps, which 35.48% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 32.79% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Short Gap.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Short Gap, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Short Gap?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Short Gap you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 9.84% of Short Gap homes.
- Cable is fastest for 85.48% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.68%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Short Gap homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Short Gap, along with details on where in Short Gap and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Short Gap, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 91.80%, or 784 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, central, southeast, south, and southwest Short Gap area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Short Gap.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Short Gap. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Short Gap. The fastest plan anyone in Short Gap can order from Frontier goes up to 90 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Short Gap customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 38.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 21.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 35.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Short Gap 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 Short Gap DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Short Gap is up to 5.0 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 38.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 25.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 35.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Short Gap DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Short Gap or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Short Gap compare to the rest of West Virginia?
DSL internet speeds in Short Gap are much faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in West Virginia versus 51 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in West Virginia is 0.00% versus 91.80% in Short Gap.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Short Gap 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 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
- Fort Ashby, WV: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ridgeley, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Patterson Creek, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wiley Ford, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Carpendale, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Springfield, WV: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Keyser, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Green Spring, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Limestone, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Raven Rocks, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Pattonsburg, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Pinecliffe, CO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pierson, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pickensville, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Peoa, UT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pawlet, VT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Powers, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Parkin, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Palmer, NE: less DSL coverage, faster speeds