In McDowell County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 97.41% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,022 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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11 Internet Service Providers in McDowell County
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 McDowell County are not shown.
McDowell County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 97.41% of McDowell County. 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 McDowell County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in McDowell County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in McDowell County.
Internet Speed Key
The average McDowell County home can get up to 1,022 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 7,000 Mbps, which 1.70% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.04% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in McDowell County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of McDowell County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in McDowell County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in McDowell County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.43% of McDowell County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 3.41%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.74%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.59% of McDowell County homes.
Internet Market Health in McDowell County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the McDowell County 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 McDowell County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
McDowell County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, McDowell County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, dsl, fixed wireless, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. McDowell County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, McDowell County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in McDowell County, along with details on where in McDowell County and at what speeds.
Shentel Fiber in McDowell County, WV
Shentel fiber coverage
About 78.91%, or 15,080 people, have Shentel fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire McDowell County area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of McDowell County.
Shentel fiber download speeds
Shentel is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDowell County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Shentel fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout McDowell County. The fastest plan anyone in McDowell County can order from Shentel goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for McDowell County customers is up to 1,022 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 97.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel fiber upload speeds
In McDowell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other McDowell County fiber providers. Shentel offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McDowell County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Shentel customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 97.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in McDowell County, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 59.26%, or 11,326 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire McDowell County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of McDowell County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDowell County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout McDowell County. The fastest plan anyone in McDowell County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for McDowell County customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 18.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 62.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In McDowell County 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 slowest compared to other McDowell County DSL providers. Frontier offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McDowell County is up to 8.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 62.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL in McDowell County, WV
OTTCTel DSL coverage
About 13.23%, or 2,528 people, have OTTCTel DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southwest McDowell County area. OTTCTel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of McDowell County.
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL download speeds
OTTCTel is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDowell County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, OTTCTel DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout McDowell County. The fastest plan anyone in McDowell County can order from OTTCTel goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for McDowell County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 24.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 16.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 45.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL upload speeds
In McDowell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for OTTCTel DSL. Compared to other ISPs, OTTCTel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other McDowell County DSL providers. OTTCTel offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McDowell County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, OTTCTel customers can get speeds up to 4.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 45.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
A&A Communications Fiber in McDowell County, WV
A&A Communications fiber coverage
About 8.76%, or 1,675 people, have A&A Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west McDowell County area. A&A Communications is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of McDowell County.
A&A Communications fiber download speeds
A&A Communications is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDowell County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, A&A Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McDowell County. The fastest plan anyone in McDowell County can order from A&A Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all McDowell County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
A&A Communications fiber upload speeds
In McDowell County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for A&A Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, A&A Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other McDowell County fiber providers. A&A Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McDowell County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber in McDowell County, WV
Point Broadband fiber coverage
About 4.74%, or 905 people, have Point Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and southeast McDowell County area. Point Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of McDowell County.
Point Broadband fiber download speeds
Point Broadband is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDowell County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Point Broadband fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McDowell County. The fastest plan anyone in McDowell County can order from Point Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all McDowell County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Point Broadband fiber upload speeds
In McDowell County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Point Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Point Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other McDowell County fiber providers. Point Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McDowell County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel Cable in McDowell County, WV
Shentel cable coverage
About 1.94%, or 371 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, and east McDowell County area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of McDowell County.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDowell County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McDowell County. The fastest plan anyone in McDowell County can order from Shentel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all McDowell County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In McDowell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel cable. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other McDowell County cable providers. Shentel offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McDowell County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Shentel customers can get speeds up to 41 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 62.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in McDowell County, WV
Frontier fiber coverage
About 1.70%, or 324 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north McDowell County 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 McDowell County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDowell County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McDowell County. The fastest plan anyone in McDowell County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all McDowell County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In McDowell County 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 McDowell County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McDowell County 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 McDowell County, WV
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 37.19%, or 7,107 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire McDowell County 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 McDowell County.
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 McDowell County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout McDowell County. The fastest plan anyone in McDowell County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for McDowell County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 93.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In McDowell County 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 below average compared to other McDowell County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McDowell County 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 4.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 93.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in McDowell County, WV
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 22.51%, or 4,302 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire McDowell County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of McDowell County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDowell County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McDowell County. The fastest plan anyone in McDowell County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all McDowell County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In McDowell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other McDowell County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McDowell County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in McDowell County, WV
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 14.57%, or 2,785 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, south, central, east, southwest, northeast, southeast, and northwest McDowell County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of McDowell County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDowell County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McDowell County. The fastest plan anyone in McDowell County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all McDowell County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In McDowell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other McDowell County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McDowell County 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 McDowell County, WV
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 14.57%, or 2,785 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, south, central, east, southwest, northeast, southeast, and northwest McDowell County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of McDowell County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDowell County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McDowell County. The fastest plan anyone in McDowell County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all McDowell County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In McDowell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other McDowell County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McDowell County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
McDowell County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to McDowell County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in McDowell County compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in McDowell County are much slower versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,623 Mbps in West Virginia versus 1,022 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 97.86% versus 97.41% in McDowell County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around McDowell County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Buchanan County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mercer County, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pike County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Giles County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Knott County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Craig County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Perry County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salem City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roanoke County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roanoke City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pecos County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Madison Parish, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Magoffin County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mahaska County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Manassas Park City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manistee County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marengo County, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds