In Scarlet there are 5 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 961 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 Scarlet
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Scarlet.
No internet provider of this type serves Scarlet.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Scarlet are not shown.
Scarlet 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 100.00% of Scarlet. 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 Optimum. Now you can call companies in Scarlet with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Scarlet?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Scarlet.
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The average Scarlet home can get up to 961 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 34.51% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 65.49% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Scarlet.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Scarlet, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Scarlet?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Scarlet 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 Scarlet homes.
- Cable is fastest for 100.00% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Scarlet homes.
Internet Market Health in Scarlet
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The map shows how competitive the Scarlet 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 Scarlet based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Scarlet 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, Scarlet homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are cable 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. Scarlet 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, Scarlet badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Scarlet, along with details on where in Scarlet and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Scarlet, WV
Optimum cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 623 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Scarlet area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Scarlet.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scarlet. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scarlet. The fastest plan anyone in Scarlet can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Scarlet customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Scarlet download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Scarlet cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scarlet is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Scarlet, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 68.70%, or 428 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and southeast Scarlet area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Scarlet.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scarlet. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scarlet. The fastest plan anyone in Scarlet can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Scarlet customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Scarlet 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 Scarlet DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scarlet is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Shentel Cable in Scarlet, WV
Shentel cable coverage
About 34.51%, or 215 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and southeast Scarlet area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Scarlet.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scarlet. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scarlet. The fastest plan anyone in Scarlet can order from Shentel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Scarlet customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In Scarlet 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 Scarlet cable providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scarlet is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Scarlet Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Scarlet or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Scarlet compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Scarlet are slower versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,962 Mbps in West Virginia versus 961 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 98.13% versus 100.00% in Scarlet.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Scarlet 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
- Hampden, WV: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lenore, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delbarton, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pine Creek, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maher, WV: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ragland, WV: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Holden, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dingess, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Taylorville, WV: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chattaroy, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Clarksdale, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tremaine Corners, MI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cross Anchor, SC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cottonville, AL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Copenhagen, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Comptche, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Combs, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colony, KS: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cohoctah, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cloverdale, MO: equal internet coverage, slower speeds