In Thorpe there are 5 residential internet providers covering 89.19% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Thorpe
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 Thorpe are not shown.
Thorpe 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 89.19% of Thorpe. 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 Thorpe with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Thorpe?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Thorpe.
Internet Speed Key
The average Thorpe home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 89.19% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Thorpe?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thorpe you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 89.19% of Thorpe homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 10.81% of Thorpe homes.
Internet Market Health in Thorpe
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Thorpe 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 Thorpe based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Thorpe 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, Thorpe homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and fixed wireless, 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 similar. Thorpe internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 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, Thorpe badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Thorpe, along with details on where in Thorpe and at what speeds.
Shentel Fiber in Thorpe, WV
Shentel fiber coverage
About 89.19%, or 33 people, have Shentel fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thorpe area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Thorpe.
Shentel fiber download speeds
Shentel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thorpe. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Shentel fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thorpe. The fastest plan anyone in Thorpe can order from Shentel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Thorpe customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel fiber upload speeds
In Thorpe download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thorpe fiber providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thorpe is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Thorpe, WV
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 56.76%, or 21 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Thorpe area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Thorpe.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thorpe. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thorpe. The fastest plan anyone in Thorpe can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Thorpe customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thorpe download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thorpe fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thorpe is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thorpe, WV
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 56.76%, or 21 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Thorpe area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Thorpe.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thorpe. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thorpe. The fastest plan anyone in Thorpe can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Thorpe customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thorpe 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Thorpe fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thorpe is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Thorpe Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Thorpe or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Thorpe compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Thorpe are much slower versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,623 Mbps in West Virginia versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 97.86% versus 89.19% in Thorpe.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Thorpe 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
- Gary, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elbert, WV: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Pageton, WV: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Monson, WV: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Landgraff, WV: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Kimball, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anawalt, WV: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Keystone, WV: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Vivian, WV: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Welch, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- East Afton, TX: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Effner, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Edwight, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Edith, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Edgar, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eastville Station, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Point, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Mount Carmel, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Albany, VT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Egegik, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds