In Clay there are 6 residential internet providers covering 88.10% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 6,647 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Clay
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Clay.
No internet provider of this type serves Clay.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Clay are not shown.
Clay 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 88.10% of Clay. 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 Clay with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Clay?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Clay.
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The average Clay home can get up to 6,647 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 83.63% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.93% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Clay.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Clay, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Clay?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Clay you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.63% of Clay homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 4.46%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 11.90% of Clay homes.
Internet Market Health in Clay
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The map shows how competitive the Clay 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 Clay based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.6 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.4 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Clay internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Clay homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, dsl, 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. Clay internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 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, Clay needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Clay, along with details on where in Clay and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Clay, WV
Frontier fiber coverage
About 83.63%, or 562 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Clay area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Clay.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clay. The fastest plan anyone in Clay can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Clay customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Clay 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 Clay fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clay is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Clay, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 69.49%, or 467 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, northeast, northwest, southwest, and southeast Clay area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Clay.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Clay. The fastest plan anyone in Clay 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 Clay customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 39.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 24.4% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 20.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Clay download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Clay 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 Clay 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 4.2 Mbps.
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- 39.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 39.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 20.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Clay, WV
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 55.51%, or 373 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, northeast, northwest, and southeast Clay area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Clay.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clay. The fastest plan anyone in Clay can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Clay customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clay download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Clay fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clay 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 Clay, WV
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 55.51%, or 373 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, northeast, northwest, and southeast Clay area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Clay.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clay. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clay. The fastest plan anyone in Clay can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Clay customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clay download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Clay fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clay is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Clay, WV
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 51.34%, or 345 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, northeast, northwest, and southwest Clay area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Clay.
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 Clay. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clay. The fastest plan anyone in Clay can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Clay customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clay 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 the fastest compared to other Clay fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clay is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Clay Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Clay or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Clay compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Clay are much faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,962 Mbps in West Virginia versus 6,647 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 98.13% versus 88.10% in Clay.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Clay 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
- Bentree, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spread, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Upper Leatherwood, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maysel, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ivydale, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Valley Fork, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cressmont, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bickmore, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wallback, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Procious, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Allgood, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yancey, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alvarado, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ansonville, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yale, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Reasnor, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arbyrd, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodville Hills, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Welcome, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Big Pond, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds