In Union City there are 4 residential internet providers covering 100.00% 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Union City
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 Union City are not shown.
Union City 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 Union City. 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 Union City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Union City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Union City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Union City 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 100.00% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Union City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Union City you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Union City 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 less than 1% of Union City homes.
Internet Market Health in Union City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Union City 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 Union City 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): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Union City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Union City homes have 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber 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. Union City 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, Union City badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Union City, along with details on where in Union City and at what speeds.
Shentel Fiber in Union City, WV
Shentel fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 59 people, have Shentel fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Union City area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Union City.
Shentel fiber download speeds
Shentel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Shentel fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City can order from Shentel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Union City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel fiber upload speeds
In Union City 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 Union City fiber providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Union City, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 59 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Union City area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Union City.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City 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 Union City customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 61.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Union City 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 Union City DSL providers. Frontier offers 2 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 Union City 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 3.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 61.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Union City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Union City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Union City compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Union City 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 similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 97.86% versus 100.00% in Union City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Union City 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
- Avondale, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wilmore, WV: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Beartown, WV: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Lex, WV: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Iaeger, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sandy Huff, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roderfield, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bradshaw, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Big Sandy, WV: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Raysal, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Patosi, MS: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pedro, SD: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Pedro Bay, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pecksburg, IN: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Pecan, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pebble, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pearsonia, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Peach Orchard, MO: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Pea Ridge, ME: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Peewee, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds