In Kanawha there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.27% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 763 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 Kanawha
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 Kanawha are not shown.
Kanawha 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 99.27% of Kanawha. 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Kanawha with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Kanawha?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kanawha.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kanawha home can get up to 763 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 72.99% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.95% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kanawha.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Kanawha, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Kanawha?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kanawha you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.72% of Kanawha homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 25.55%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Kanawha homes.
Internet Market Health in Kanawha
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kanawha 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 Kanawha based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Kanawha 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, Kanawha homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, 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. Kanawha internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Kanawha badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kanawha, along with details on where in Kanawha and at what speeds.
Spectrum Fiber in Kanawha, TX
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 72.99%, or 100 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, and south Kanawha area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kanawha.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kanawha. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kanawha. The fastest plan anyone in Kanawha can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kanawha customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Kanawha download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kanawha fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kanawha is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Kanawha, TX
Windstream DSL coverage
About 32.12%, or 44 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and northeast Kanawha area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kanawha.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kanawha. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kanawha. The fastest plan anyone in Kanawha can order from Windstream goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Kanawha customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Kanawha download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Kanawha DSL providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kanawha is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kanawha, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 76.64%, or 105 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, south, and west Kanawha area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kanawha.
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 Kanawha. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kanawha. The fastest plan anyone in Kanawha can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Kanawha customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kanawha 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 slowest compared to other Kanawha 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 Kanawha is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
WiFires Communication Fixed Wireless in Kanawha, TX
WiFires Communication fixed wireless coverage
About 28.47%, or 39 people, have WiFires Communication fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and south Kanawha area. WiFires Communication is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kanawha.
WiFires Communication fixed wireless download speeds
WiFires Communication is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kanawha. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, WiFires Communication fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kanawha. The fastest plan anyone in Kanawha can order from WiFires Communication goes up to 110 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 60 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kanawha customers is up to 87 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.8% up to 110.0 Mbps
- 46.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
WiFires Communication fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kanawha download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WiFires Communication fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, WiFires Communication is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kanawha fixed wireless providers. WiFires Communication 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 Kanawha is up to 110 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 12 Mbps. On average, WiFires Communication customers can get speeds up to 65 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.8% up to 110.0 Mbps
- 46.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
Kanawha Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kanawha or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kanawha compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Kanawha are much slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 763 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 99.27% in Kanawha.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kanawha 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
- Frogville, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Faulkner, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bagwell, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Powderly, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arthur City, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grant, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dimple, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cavines, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Divot, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dull, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wren, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dresden, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wyeth, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Doverel, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wyman, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dog Town, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dixon, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dixon, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds