In Kanawha County there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 40.95% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 6,945 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 Fiber internet providers in Kanawha County, WV.
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Kanawha County, WV Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Provider in Kanawha 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 Kanawha County are not shown.
Kanawha County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Kanawha County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 40.95% of Kanawha County. Areas in green have fiber 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 Kanawha County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Kanawha County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Kanawha County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Kanawha County home can get up to 6,945 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 7,000 Mbps, which 40.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kanawha County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Kanawha County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Kanawha County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kanawha County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 40.95% of Kanawha County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 56.77% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.18% of Kanawha County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kanawha County, along with details on where in Kanawha County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Kanawha County, WV
Frontier fiber coverage
About 40.78%, or 73,711 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kanawha County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Kanawha County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kanawha County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kanawha County. The fastest plan anyone in Kanawha County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kanawha County customers is up to 6,969 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.4% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Kanawha County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kanawha County fiber providers. Frontier 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 Kanawha County is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,969 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.4% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Kanawha County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kanawha County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Kanawha County compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Fiber internet speeds in Kanawha County are much faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in West Virginia versus 6,945 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in West Virginia is 0.00% versus 40.95% in Kanawha County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kanawha County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Putnam County, WV: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, WV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, WV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cabell County, WV: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, WV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nicholas County, WV: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Boyd County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, WV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Carter County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pocahontas County, WV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Saginaw County, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bay County, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Winnebago County, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, UT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Vanderburgh County, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ulster County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tippecanoe County, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Shasta County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Scott County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds