In Widen there are 5 residential internet providers covering 86.52% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 120 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 Widen
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 Widen are not shown.
Widen 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 86.52% of Widen. 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 Widen with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Widen?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Widen.
Internet Speed Key
The average Widen home can get up to 120 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.25% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 14.61% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Widen.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Widen, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Widen?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Widen you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.25% of Widen homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 84.27%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 13.48% of Widen homes.
Internet Market Health in Widen
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Widen 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 Widen based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Widen 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, Widen homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, 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. Widen 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, Widen badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Widen, along with details on where in Widen and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Widen, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 84.27%, or 75 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, and central Widen area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Widen.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Widen. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Widen. The fastest plan anyone in Widen 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 Widen customers is up to 97 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 82.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Widen download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Widen 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 Widen 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 6.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 82.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Citynet Fiber in Widen, WV
Citynet fiber coverage
About 2.25%, or 2 people, have Citynet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Widen area. Citynet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Widen.
Citynet fiber download speeds
Citynet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Widen. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Citynet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Widen. The fastest plan anyone in Widen can order from Citynet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Widen customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Citynet fiber upload speeds
In Widen download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Citynet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Citynet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Widen fiber providers. Citynet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Widen is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Widen, WV
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 49.44%, or 44 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and east Widen area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Widen.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Widen. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Widen. The fastest plan anyone in Widen can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Widen customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Widen download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Widen fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Widen is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Widen Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Widen or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Widen compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Widen are much slower versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,623 Mbps in West Virginia versus 120 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 97.86% versus 86.52% in Widen.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Widen 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
- Dille, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Morris, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Strange Creek, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Glendon, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Tuxedo, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds