In Beartown there are 5 residential internet providers covering 95.74% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Beartown
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 Beartown are not shown.
Beartown 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 95.74% of Beartown. 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 Shentel. Now you can call companies in Beartown with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Beartown?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Beartown.
Internet Speed Key
The average Beartown home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 95.74% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Beartown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Beartown you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.74% of Beartown homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.26% of Beartown homes.
Internet Market Health in Beartown
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Beartown 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 Beartown based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Beartown 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, Beartown homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and dsl, 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. Beartown internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 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, Beartown badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Beartown, along with details on where in Beartown and at what speeds.
Shentel Fiber in Beartown, WV
Shentel fiber coverage
About 81.38%, or 153 people, have Shentel fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, south, and east Beartown area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Beartown.
Shentel fiber download speeds
Shentel is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Beartown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Shentel fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Beartown. The fastest plan anyone in Beartown can order from Shentel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Beartown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel fiber upload speeds
In Beartown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Beartown fiber providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Beartown 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 Beartown, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 69.68%, or 131 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and northwest Beartown area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Beartown.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Beartown. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Beartown. The fastest plan anyone in Beartown 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 Beartown customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 35.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 64.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Beartown 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 Beartown DSL providers. Frontier 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 Beartown 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 2.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 64.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
A&A Communications Fiber in Beartown, WV
A&A Communications fiber coverage
About 14.36%, or 27 people, have A&A Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Beartown area. A&A Communications is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Beartown.
A&A Communications fiber download speeds
A&A Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Beartown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, A&A Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Beartown. The fastest plan anyone in Beartown can order from A&A Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Beartown customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
A&A Communications fiber upload speeds
In Beartown download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for A&A Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, A&A Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Beartown fiber providers. A&A Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Beartown is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Beartown Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Beartown or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Beartown compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Beartown are much slower versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,623 Mbps in West Virginia versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 97.86% versus 95.74% in Beartown.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Beartown 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
- Lex, WV: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Avondale, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union City, WV: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Bradshaw, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Paynesville, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Raysal, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wilmore, WV: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Jolo, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bartley, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Iaeger, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Manannah, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lurton, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hume, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rodemer, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rocky Mountain, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vantage, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Makena, HI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Decoy, KY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Deckers, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Death Valley, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds