In Elmwood there are 4 residential internet providers covering 95.74% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 651 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 Elmwood
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 Elmwood are not shown.
Elmwood 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 Elmwood. 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 Elmwood with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Elmwood?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Elmwood.
Internet Speed Key
The average Elmwood home can get up to 651 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 7.80% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 20.57% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Elmwood.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Elmwood, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Elmwood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Elmwood you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 7.80% of Elmwood homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 34.04%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 53.90%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.26% of Elmwood homes.
Internet Market Health in Elmwood
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Elmwood 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 Elmwood based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Elmwood 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, Elmwood homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, 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. Elmwood 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, Elmwood badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Elmwood, along with details on where in Elmwood and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Elmwood, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 51.06%, or 72 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, and southeast Elmwood area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Elmwood.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elmwood. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Elmwood. The fastest plan anyone in Elmwood 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 Elmwood customers is up to 85 Mbps.
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- 66.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 25.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Elmwood 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 Elmwood DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 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 Elmwood 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 5.2 Mbps.
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- 66.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 25.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Elmwood, WV
Frontier fiber coverage
About 7.80%, or 11 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Elmwood 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 Elmwood.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elmwood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Elmwood. The fastest plan anyone in Elmwood can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Elmwood customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Elmwood 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 Elmwood fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Elmwood 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 Elmwood, WV
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 95.74%, or 135 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Elmwood 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 Elmwood.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elmwood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elmwood. The fastest plan anyone in Elmwood 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 Elmwood customers is up to 84 Mbps.
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- 78.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 21.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elmwood 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 Elmwood 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 Elmwood 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 16 Mbps.
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- 78.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Elmwood Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Elmwood or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Elmwood compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Elmwood are much slower versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,623 Mbps in West Virginia versus 651 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 Elmwood.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Elmwood 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
- Capehart, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Young, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gunville, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Extra, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Parchment Valley, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Leon, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Waterloo, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Given, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Liberty, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Evans, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Cotton Town, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Comer, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Communia, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Willowbrook, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Consul, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Willow, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cool Springs, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Copeland, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cordes Junction, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cordova, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds