In South Ruffner there are 8 residential internet providers covering 81.07% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 4,574 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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8 Internet Service Providers in South Ruffner
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 South Ruffner are not shown.
South Ruffner 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 81.07% of South Ruffner. 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 South Ruffner with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in South Ruffner?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in South Ruffner.
Internet Speed Key
The average South Ruffner home can get up to 4,574 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 7,000 Mbps, which 49.06% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.24% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in South Ruffner.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of South Ruffner, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in South Ruffner?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Ruffner you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.87% of South Ruffner homes.
- Cable is fastest for 25.92% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.51%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 18.93% of South Ruffner homes.
Internet Market Health in South Ruffner
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the South Ruffner 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 South Ruffner based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
South Ruffner internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, South Ruffner 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 neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. South Ruffner internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, South Ruffner badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Ruffner, along with details on where in South Ruffner and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in South Ruffner, Charleston, WV
Optimum cable coverage
About 77.80%, or 2,824 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Ruffner area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of South Ruffner.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Ruffner. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Ruffner. The fastest plan anyone in South Ruffner can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all South Ruffner customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In South Ruffner 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 the fastest compared to other South Ruffner cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Ruffner is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in South Ruffner, Charleston, WV
Frontier fiber coverage
About 49.06%, or 1,781 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Ruffner area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of South Ruffner.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Ruffner. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Ruffner. The fastest plan anyone in South Ruffner can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all South Ruffner customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In South Ruffner 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 South Ruffner fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Ruffner is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in South Ruffner, Charleston, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 9.50%, or 345 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, northwest, west, and central South Ruffner 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 South Ruffner.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Ruffner. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout South Ruffner. The fastest plan anyone in South Ruffner can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South Ruffner customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 12.2% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 83.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In South Ruffner 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 South Ruffner DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Ruffner is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.9 Mbps.
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- 12.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 83.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Alpha Technologies Fiber in South Ruffner, Charleston, WV
Alpha Technologies fiber coverage
About 2.81%, or 102 people, have Alpha Technologies fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast South Ruffner 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 South Ruffner.
Alpha Technologies fiber download speeds
Alpha Technologies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Ruffner. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alpha Technologies fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Ruffner. The fastest plan anyone in South Ruffner can order from Alpha Technologies goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all South Ruffner customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Alpha Technologies fiber upload speeds
In South Ruffner download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Alpha Technologies fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alpha Technologies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other South Ruffner fiber providers. Alpha Technologies offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Ruffner is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Ruffner, Charleston, WV
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 79.39%, or 2,882 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Ruffner area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of South Ruffner.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Ruffner. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Ruffner. The fastest plan anyone in South Ruffner can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South Ruffner customers is up to 31 Mbps.
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- 7.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In South Ruffner 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 South Ruffner fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Ruffner 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 4.4 Mbps.
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- 7.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Ruffner, Charleston, WV
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 79.39%, or 2,882 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Ruffner area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of South Ruffner.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Ruffner. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Ruffner. The fastest plan anyone in South Ruffner can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South Ruffner customers is up to 31 Mbps.
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- 7.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In South Ruffner 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 South Ruffner fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Ruffner 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 4.4 Mbps.
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- 7.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Ruffner, Charleston, WV
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 79.06%, or 2,870 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Ruffner 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 South Ruffner.
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 South Ruffner. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Ruffner. The fastest plan anyone in South Ruffner can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South Ruffner customers is up to 99 Mbps.
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- 98.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In South Ruffner 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 fastest compared to other South Ruffner fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Ruffner 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 20 Mbps.
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- 98.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
South Ruffner Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Ruffner or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in South Ruffner compare to the rest of Charleston?
Internet speeds in South Ruffner are comparable versus the average speeds in Charleston: 4,525 Mbps in Charleston versus 4,574 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has less internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Charleston is 98.50% versus 81.07% in South Ruffner.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South Ruffner 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- East End, Charleston, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Side, Charleston, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southside, Huntington, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Huntington, Huntington, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rankin Historic District, Ironton, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 4th Ward, Portsmouth, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 3rd Ward, Portsmouth, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Liberty Area, Lexington, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Clifton, Louisville, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South End, Bridgeport, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Providence Estates East, Matthews, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pheasant Hill, Dayton, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orchidlands Estates, Keaau, HI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northeast Park, St. Petersburg, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hibiscus, Azalea Park, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Embrey Mill, Stafford, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown North Lauderdale, North Lauderdale, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds