In Hillsboro there are 5 residential internet providers covering 68.78% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 280 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 Hillsboro
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 Hillsboro are not shown.
Hillsboro 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 68.78% of Hillsboro. 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 Hillsboro with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Hillsboro?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hillsboro.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hillsboro home can get up to 280 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 400 Mbps, which 44.30% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.98% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hillsboro.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Hillsboro, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Hillsboro?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hillsboro you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Hillsboro homes.
- Cable is fastest for 44.30% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 14.25%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.23%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 31.22% of Hillsboro homes.
Internet Market Health in Hillsboro
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Hillsboro internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Hillsboro homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, 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. Hillsboro internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 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, Hillsboro badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hillsboro, along with details on where in Hillsboro and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Hillsboro, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 67.49%, or 521 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hillsboro area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hillsboro.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsboro. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Hillsboro. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro customers is up to 82 Mbps.
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- 51.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 22.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro 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 4.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 51.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 22.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Shentel Cable in Hillsboro, WV
Shentel cable coverage
About 44.30%, or 342 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, central, and north Hillsboro area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Hillsboro.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsboro. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hillsboro. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsboro can order from Shentel goes up to 400 Mbps, and all Hillsboro customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In Hillsboro download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel cable. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hillsboro cable providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hillsboro is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hillsboro, WV
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 41.45%, or 320 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southwest, west, south, and northeast Hillsboro area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Hillsboro.
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 Hillsboro. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hillsboro. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro customers is up to 70 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 59.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 40.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hillsboro 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 average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 59.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 40.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Hillsboro Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hillsboro or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Hillsboro compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Hillsboro are much slower versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,623 Mbps in West Virginia versus 280 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 97.86% versus 68.78% in Hillsboro.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hillsboro 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
- Lobelia, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Renicks Valley, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mill Point, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Seebert, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Watoga, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Julia, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Buckeye, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Renick, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oscar, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Campbelltown, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Villanow, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ghent, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glasgow, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glen Allen, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glenbrook, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glenburn, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harrisonburg, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Warren Center, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vinegar Bend, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Villard, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds