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Internet Speeds in Charleston, WV

Charleston residents have 3 internet providers to choose from. Suddenlink Communications is the most popular provider, offering cable internet service. In our research, we have been seeing 110 Mbps for download speeds and 17 Mbps for upload speeds for Suddenlink Communications customers over 24,025 recent tests. Frontier Communications and Lumos Networks also have coverage in Charleston, although they are not as popular as Suddenlink Communications. These providers offer DSL and fiber internet service.

See more detailed speed and coverage data below.

Last updated on March 18, 2024
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Suddenlink Communications
Cable
View Details →		110 Mbps17 Mbps25 ms
Frontier Communications
DSL
Fiber
View Details →		18 Mbps1 Mbps35 ms
Lumos Networks
DSL
View Details →		48 Mbps28 Mbps20 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Charleston, WV

Frontier Communications

DSL
Fiber

Download Speed

18Mbps

Upload Speed

1Mbps

Latency

35ms

Overview

Frontier Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Charleston offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 18 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 12,977 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Frontier Communications has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Charleston. 34% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 65% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.

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Recent Frontier Communications Speed Tests in Charleston

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 16, 20246 Mbps1 Mbps32 ms
March 16, 202422 Mbps2 Mbps47 ms
March 16, 202411 Mbps1 Mbps33 ms
March 16, 20243 Mbps1 Mbps54 ms
March 16, 202419 Mbps18 Mbps24 ms
March 16, 202411 Mbps2 Mbps38 ms
March 16, 20242 Mbps1 Mbps33 ms
March 16, 20248 Mbps1 Mbps35 ms
March 16, 202426 Mbps1 Mbps32 ms
March 16, 202420 Mbps1 Mbps30 ms

Lumos Networks

DSL

Download Speed

48Mbps

Upload Speed

28Mbps

Latency

20ms

Overview

Lumos Networks is the 3rd most popular provider in Charleston offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 48 Mbps for download speeds and 28 Mbps for upload speeds over 393 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Lumos Networks has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Charleston. 23% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 27% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.

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Recent Lumos Networks Speed Tests in Charleston

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 16, 202440 Mbps101 Mbps18 ms
March 14, 2024110 Mbps90 Mbps17 ms
March 14, 202455 Mbps35 Mbps19 ms
March 13, 202414 Mbps6 Mbps18 ms
March 13, 202427 Mbps14 Mbps47 ms
March 12, 202426 Mbps38 Mbps59 ms
March 11, 2024755 Mbps811 Mbps11 ms
March 9, 2024171 Mbps207 Mbps19 ms
March 9, 2024105 Mbps176 Mbps11 ms
March 7, 2024193 Mbps89 Mbps72 ms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers are available in Charleston, WV?

Suddenlink Communications, Frontier Communications and Lumos Networks currently operate in Charleston.

What is the most popular internet provider in Charleston, WV?

Suddenlink Communications is currently the most popular internet provider in Charleston based on the number of speed tests in the last 3 months.

What is the fastest internet provider in Charleston, WV?

The fastest internet provider for you is going to differ based on your needs, and which providers actually serve your home. However, when it comes to the real speeds users in Charleston are getting, Suddenlink Communications provides the fastest download and upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in Charleston, WV?

Frontier Communications provides fiber internet in Charleston.