In Sharples there are 4 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Sharples
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 Sharples are not shown.
Sharples 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 Sharples. 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 Sharples with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Sharples?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Sharples.
Internet Speed Key
The average Sharples home can get up to 940 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Sharples?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sharples 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 Sharples 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 Sharples homes.
Internet Market Health in Sharples
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Sharples 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 Sharples based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Sharples internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Sharples 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. Sharples internet customers who want faster speeds have 1 choice 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, Sharples badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sharples, along with details on where in Sharples and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Sharples, WV
Optimum cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 34 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sharples area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Sharples.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sharples. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sharples. The fastest plan anyone in Sharples can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Sharples customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Sharples download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sharples cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sharples 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 Sharples, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 61.76%, or 21 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and north Sharples area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Sharples.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sharples. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sharples. The fastest plan anyone in Sharples can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Sharples customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Sharples 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 Sharples DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sharples is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sharples Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sharples or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Sharples compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Sharples are much slower versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,623 Mbps in West Virginia versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 97.86% versus 100.00% in Sharples.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sharples 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
- Clothier, WV: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spruce Valley, WV: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Ottawa, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sodom, WV: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Jeffrey, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hewett, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cazy, WV: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bob White, WV: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Powell Creek, WV: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hawkins, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Thatcher, CO: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Summers, WV: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stringtown, MS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stanley, MO: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ingleside, AR: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hoopers Valley, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillhouse, MS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Herrings Crossroads, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hedrick, IN: equal internet coverage, slower speeds