In Athens there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.85% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,414 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Athens
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 Athens are not shown.
Athens 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
Availability maps for all providers in Athens
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Internet service is available in 99.85% of Athens. 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 Optimum. Now you can call companies in Athens with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Athens?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Athens.
Internet Speed Key
The average Athens home can get up to 1,414 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 3.05% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.47% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Athens.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Athens, and slower in the east areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Athens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Athens you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.37% of Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 81.93% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.56%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Athens homes.
Internet Market Health in Athens
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Athens 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 Athens based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.8 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.9 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Athens internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Athens homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, 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. Athens internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 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, Athens is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Athens, along with details on where in Athens and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Athens, WV
Optimum cable coverage
About 96.30%, or 1,327 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Athens.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Athens cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Athens, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 60.30%, or 831 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, south, central, west, north, and southeast Athens area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Athens.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 22 Mbps.
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- 9.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 83.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Athens 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 Athens DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 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 Athens 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 1.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 83.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Athens, WV
XFINITY cable coverage
About 35.34%, or 487 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north Athens area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Athens.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 1,864 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 83.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 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 Athens is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 213 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Athens, WV
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 11.32%, or 156 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Athens area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Athens fiber providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Athens, WV
Frontier fiber coverage
About 3.05%, or 42 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Athens 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 Athens.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Athens 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 Athens fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Athens, WV
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.64%, or 1,373 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Athens.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 46.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 53.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 Athens is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 53.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Athens, WV
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 99.56%, or 1,372 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Athens.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 19 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 60.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 39.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 2 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 Athens is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 60.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 39.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Athens, WV
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 75.11%, or 1,035 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, south, northeast, central, west, north, southwest, and southeast Athens area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Athens, WV
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 75.11%, or 1,035 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, south, northeast, central, west, north, southwest, and southeast Athens area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Athens, WV
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 19.23%, or 265 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and south Athens area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Athens Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Athens or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Athens compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Athens are slower versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,623 Mbps in West Virginia versus 1,414 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 97.86% versus 99.85% in Athens.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Athens 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
- Speedway, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gardner, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Spanishburg, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lerona, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lick Creek, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kellysville, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Princeton, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oakvale, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Camp Creek, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lovern, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Stahlstown, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hooper Bay, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wauzeka, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Prewitt, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dahlgren, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stockbridge, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Standing Rock, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Floral, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Round Mountain, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riverton, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds