In South Ruffner there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 9.50% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 26 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 South Ruffner, Charleston, WV.
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South Ruffner, Charleston, WV Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in South Ruffner
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 South Ruffner are not shown.
South Ruffner Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in South Ruffner is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 9.50% of South Ruffner. 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 South Ruffner above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in South Ruffner?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in South Ruffner.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average South Ruffner home can get up to 26 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 115 Mbps, which 1.16% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 7.96% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in South Ruffner.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of South Ruffner, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in South Ruffner?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Ruffner you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.87% of South Ruffner homes.
- Cable is fastest for 25.92% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.51%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 18.93% of South Ruffner homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Ruffner, along with details on where in South Ruffner and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in South Ruffner, Charleston, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 9.50%, or 345 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, northwest, west, and central South Ruffner area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of South Ruffner.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Ruffner. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout South Ruffner. The fastest plan anyone in South Ruffner can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South Ruffner customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 12.2% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 83.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In South Ruffner 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 South Ruffner DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Ruffner 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 1.9 Mbps.
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- 12.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 83.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
South Ruffner DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Ruffner or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in South Ruffner compare to the rest of Charleston?
DSL internet speeds in South Ruffner are much faster versus the average speeds in Charleston: 0.00 Mbps in Charleston versus 26 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Charleston is 0.00% versus 9.50% in South Ruffner.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South Ruffner 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- East End, Charleston, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Side, Charleston, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Southside, Huntington, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Huntington, Huntington, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rankin Historic District, Ironton, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 4th Ward, Portsmouth, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 3rd Ward, Portsmouth, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Liberty Area, Lexington, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Clifton, Louisville, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- South End, Bridgeport, CT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Providence Estates East, Matthews, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pheasant Hill, Dayton, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Orchidlands Estates, Keaau, HI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hibiscus, Azalea Park, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown North Lauderdale, North Lauderdale, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Blanco Gardens, San Marcos, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Hamtramck, Hamtramck, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds