In Varney there are 5 residential internet providers covering 98.40% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,930 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 Varney
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 Varney are not shown.
Varney 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 98.40% of Varney. 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 Varney with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Varney?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Varney.
Internet Speed Key
The average Varney home can get up to 1,930 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 93.62% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.13% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Varney.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Varney, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Varney?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Varney 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 Varney homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.28% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.13%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.60% of Varney homes.
Internet Market Health in Varney
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Varney 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 Varney based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Varney 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, Varney 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. Varney internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Varney badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Varney, along with details on where in Varney and at what speeds.
Shentel Cable in Varney, WV
Shentel cable coverage
About 93.62%, or 352 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Varney area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Varney.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Varney. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Varney. The fastest plan anyone in Varney can order from Shentel goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Varney customers can get this speed.
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Shentel cable upload speeds
In Varney download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel cable. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Varney cable providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Varney is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Varney, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 75.80%, or 285 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Varney area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Varney.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Varney. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Varney. The fastest plan anyone in Varney can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Varney customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Varney 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 Varney DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Varney is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
IMCTV Cable in Varney, WV
IMCTV cable coverage
About 18.35%, or 69 people, have IMCTV cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Varney area. IMCTV is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Varney.
IMCTV cable download speeds
IMCTV is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Varney. Versus other cable providers in the area, IMCTV cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Varney. The fastest plan anyone in Varney can order from IMCTV goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Varney customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
IMCTV cable upload speeds
In Varney download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for IMCTV cable. Compared to other ISPs, IMCTV is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Varney cable providers. IMCTV offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Varney is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Varney Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Varney or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Varney compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Varney are slower versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,623 Mbps in West Virginia versus 1,930 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 97.86% versus 98.40% in Varney.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Varney 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
- Red Jacket, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ragland, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taylorville, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pie, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Matewan, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Matewan, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lobata, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McCarr, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rawl, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hampden, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Morgan City, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Millard, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Millnerville, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Millstone, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Miramonte, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Misha Mokwa, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mission, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moffitsville, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moland, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moores Chapel, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds