In Trace there are 4 residential internet providers covering 97.80% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 153 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 Trace
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 Trace are not shown.
Trace 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 97.80% of Trace. 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 Trace with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Trace?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Trace.
Internet Speed Key
The average Trace home can get up to 153 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 8.58% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 7.19% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Trace.-->
What type of internet should I choose in Trace?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Trace you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Trace homes.
- Cable is fastest for 8.58% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 89.22%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.20% of Trace homes.
Internet Market Health in Trace
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Trace 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 Trace based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Trace 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, Trace homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl and cable, 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. Trace internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 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, Trace badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Trace, along with details on where in Trace and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Trace, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 97.80%, or 490 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Trace area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Trace.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Trace. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Trace. The fastest plan anyone in Trace can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Trace customers is up to 71 Mbps.
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- 45.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 38.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 16.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Trace 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 Trace DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Trace 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 4.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 45.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 38.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 16.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Trace, WV
Optimum cable coverage
About 8.58%, or 43 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Trace area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Trace.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Trace. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Trace. The fastest plan anyone in Trace can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Trace customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Trace 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 Trace cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Trace is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Trace Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Trace or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Trace compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Trace are much slower versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,623 Mbps in West Virginia versus 153 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 97.86% versus 97.80% in Trace.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Trace 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
- Breeden, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dingess, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kirk, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lowney, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lenore, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shively, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Blocton, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Selwyn, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Troy Town, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilsondale, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Caddo, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Widowville, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wheelwright, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Weston, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Charlesville, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Charleston, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cedarcreek, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cannel City, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cane Creek, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cana, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds