Internet providers in Princeton, West Virginia 24740
ZIP code 24740 is in Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Princeton 24740: local snapshot
About 87% of the 6,837 households in 24740 have a broadband subscription, 2 points above the West Virginia average of 84%. That ranks 24740#212 of 644 ZIP codes in West Virginia for broadband adoption.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Princeton, West Virginia
Share of residential locations in Princeton where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optimum | Fiber, Cable | 84% | |
| 2 | Xfinity | Cable | 83% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 82% | Check availability |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 78% | Check availability |
| 5 | Frontier | Fiber, DSL | 70% | |
| 6 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 44% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Princeton?
Fiber is widely available: about 94% of locations in Princeton can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 92% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 96% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Princeton that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Princeton 24740
Optimum reports service to the most residential locations in Princeton, about 84%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Optimum, Xfinity, AT&T, Verizon, and Frontier), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
The median age of residents is 38.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Princeton?
Yes, in part. About 94% of residential locations in Princeton can get fiber, 84% can get cable, and about 92% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Princeton?
Optimum reports service to about 84% of residential locations in Princeton, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Princeton?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Princeton, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Princeton 24740?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
Internet providers near Princeton
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