In Alton there are 4 residential internet providers covering 90.21% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,772 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Alton
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 Alton are not shown.
Alton Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 90.21% of Alton. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Now you can call companies in Alton with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Alton?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Alton.
Internet Speed Key
The average Alton home can get up to 2,772 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 35.57% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 41.24% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alton.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Alton, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Alton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alton you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 35.57% of Alton homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 41.24%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.40%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 9.79% of Alton homes.
Internet Market Health in Alton
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Alton internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Alton based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Alton internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Alton homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Alton internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Alton badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alton, along with details on where in Alton and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Alton, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 54.64%, or 106 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, north, south, central, and west Alton area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Alton.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alton. The fastest plan anyone in Alton can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Alton customers can get this speed.
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Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Alton 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 Alton DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alton is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Frontier Communications Fiber in Alton, WV
Frontier fiber coverage
About 35.57%, or 69 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Alton area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Alton.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alton. The fastest plan anyone in Alton can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Alton customers can get this speed.
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Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Alton 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 Alton fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alton is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Micrologic Fixed Wireless in Alton, WV
Micrologic fixed wireless coverage
About 13.40%, or 26 people, have Micrologic fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Alton area. Micrologic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alton.
Micrologic fixed wireless download speeds
Micrologic is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Micrologic fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alton. The fastest plan anyone in Alton can order from Micrologic goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Alton customers can get this speed.
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Micrologic fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Micrologic fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Micrologic is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alton fixed wireless providers. Micrologic offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alton is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Alton Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alton or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Alton compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Alton are slower versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,623 Mbps in West Virginia versus 2,772 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 97.86% versus 90.21% in Alton.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alton are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Hemlock, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Adrian, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tallmansville, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tenmile, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- French Creek, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Zion, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carter, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Queens, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cubana, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Selbyville, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Port Hueneme Cbc Base, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wailua, HI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hanna, UT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hanksville, UT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Copper Harbor, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kohatk, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elk River, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eagle Bay, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eden, WY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eliza, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds