In Putnam County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.31% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,960 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County are not shown.
Putnam 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 99.31% of Putnam 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 Frontier. Now you can call companies in Putnam County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Putnam County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Putnam County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Putnam County home can get up to 4,960 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 7,000 Mbps, which 29.75% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Putnam County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Putnam County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Putnam County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Putnam 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 83.47% of Putnam County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.88% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.64%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Putnam County homes.
Internet Market Health in Putnam County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Putnam 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 Putnam County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.9 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.5 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Putnam County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Putnam County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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. Putnam County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 9 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, Putnam County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Putnam County, along with details on where in Putnam County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Putnam County, WV
Frontier fiber coverage
About 83.13%, or 47,748 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Putnam County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Putnam County customers is up to 5,716 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 35.8% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 64.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Putnam 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 Putnam County fiber providers. Frontier 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 Putnam County is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 5,716 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.8% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 64.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Putnam County, WV
Optimum cable coverage
About 66.30%, or 38,085 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Putnam County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Putnam County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Putnam County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Putnam County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Putnam County, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 52.25%, or 30,011 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam 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 Putnam County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam 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 Putnam County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 15.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 59.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Putnam County 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 Putnam County DSL providers. Frontier offers 7 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 Putnam County is up to 12 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 16.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 59.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Putnam County, WV
XFINITY cable coverage
About 45.39%, or 26,073 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, north, northeast, south, southeast, northwest, and southwest Putnam County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Putnam County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Putnam County customers is up to 1,260 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 87.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Putnam County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Putnam County cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 Putnam County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 130 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 86.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Putnam County, WV
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 5.23%, or 3,004 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, northeast, south, southeast, north, and southwest Putnam County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Putnam County.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Putnam County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Putnam County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Putnam County fiber providers. XFINITY 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 Putnam County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 783 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 77.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Alpha Technologies Fiber in Putnam County, WV
Alpha Technologies fiber coverage
About 1.88%, or 1,080 people, have Alpha Technologies fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, west, and east Putnam County area. Alpha Technologies is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Putnam County.
Alpha Technologies fiber download speeds
Alpha Technologies is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alpha Technologies fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Alpha Technologies goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Putnam County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Alpha Technologies fiber upload speeds
In Putnam County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Alpha Technologies fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alpha Technologies is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Putnam County fiber providers. Alpha Technologies offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, WV
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.87%, or 55,642 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam 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 most of Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam 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 Putnam County customers is up to 72 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 62.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 38.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 38.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, WV
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 80.66%, or 46,333 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Putnam County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Putnam County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam 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 Putnam County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Putnam County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, WV
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 80.66%, or 46,333 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Putnam County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Putnam County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam 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 Putnam County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Putnam County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, WV
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 66.30%, or 38,084 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Putnam County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Putnam County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam 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 below average compared to other Putnam County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Local2u Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, WV
Local2u fixed wireless coverage
About 1.57%, or 900 people, have Local2u fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and central Putnam County area. Local2u is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Putnam County.
Local2u fixed wireless download speeds
Local2u is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Local2u fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Local2u goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Putnam County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Local2u fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Local2u fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Local2u is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Putnam County fixed wireless providers. Local2u offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Putnam County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Putnam County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Putnam County compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Putnam County are much faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,623 Mbps in West Virginia versus 4,960 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 97.86% versus 99.31% in Putnam County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Putnam 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
- Kanawha County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cabell County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lawrence County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Boyd County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greenup County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carter County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lewis County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fleming County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Elko County, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vernon Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vermilion Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Venango County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vega Baja Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Van Zandt County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hamblen County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gordon County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Georgetown County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds