In Caretta there are 4 residential internet providers covering 91.76% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 983 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 Caretta
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 Caretta are not shown.
Caretta 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 91.76% of Caretta. 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 Caretta with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Caretta?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Caretta.
Internet Speed Key
The average Caretta home can get up to 983 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 90.20% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.57% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Caretta.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Caretta, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Caretta?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Caretta you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.20% of Caretta homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.57%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 8.24% of Caretta homes.
Internet Market Health in Caretta
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Caretta 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 Caretta based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Caretta 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, Caretta homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are 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. Caretta 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, Caretta badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Caretta, along with details on where in Caretta and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Caretta, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 91.76%, or 234 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Caretta area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Caretta.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Caretta. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Caretta. The fastest plan anyone in Caretta can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Caretta customers can get this speed.
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Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Caretta 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 Caretta DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Caretta is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Shentel Fiber in Caretta, WV
Shentel fiber coverage
About 90.20%, or 230 people, have Shentel fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, and west Caretta area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Caretta.
Shentel fiber download speeds
Shentel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Caretta. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Shentel fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Caretta. The fastest plan anyone in Caretta can order from Shentel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Caretta customers can get this speed.
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Shentel fiber upload speeds
In Caretta download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Caretta fiber providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Caretta is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Caretta Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Caretta or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Caretta compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Caretta are much slower versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,623 Mbps in West Virginia versus 983 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 97.86% versus 91.76% in Caretta.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Caretta 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
- Premier, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Capels, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monson, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mohegan, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Erin, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Welch, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roderfield, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yukon, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gary, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Big Sandy, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Adrian, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Zurich, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yellow Bluff, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodland, DE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Winchester, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Weavertown, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tulalip, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Austonio, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ashby, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arona, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds