West Virginia Broadband Map

State

West Virginia

Details

The West Virginia Office of Broadband provides multiple interactive maps that include address level detail, broadband investments, provider service areas, demographics, broadband availability, public Wi-Fi, Microsoft data; and the West Virginia Broadband Initiative Plan.

State Agency

West Virginia Office of Broadband

Links

Map: West Virginia Broadband Maps

Dataset: Not available for download

Survey: West Virginia Survey and Speed Test

Data Collection

Speed Test Survey

Measurement Methodology
Ookla Speedtest

Survey Vendor

Ookla Speedtest Custom

Survey Data Collected

  • Location Address (Asked to re-enter for confirmation)
  • Type of Serviceable Location (Residential, Commercial, Public)
  • Technology Type
  • Name of Provider
  • Current subscription above or below 25/3
  • Prefer access to subscription over 25/3
  • Affordability (Likert Scale)
  • Cost
  • In-home Connection Type (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Cellular)
  • Type of Device Used
  • Satisfaction with current service

Test Instructions

Four steps to improving Broadband in your community:

  1. Close all apps and streaming devices. If you use a VPN please deactivate before taking the speed test and survey.
  2. Make sure you complete the Broadband Survey questions after the speed test is complete (after the speed test is complete, you will be automatically redirected to the survey).
  3. Conduct this speed test from your residential computer or mobile device.
  4. If you or someone you know lacks connectivity or connectivity that is insufficient to take the speed test, please call (304) 352-4163 to leave a voicemail. Your call may not be returned. However, providing the information below will help us identify locations where broadband connectivity is needed.
    1. Name
    2. Phone number
    3. Full address
    4. Current internet service provider
  5. You are ready to help improve Broadband in West Virginia. Press GO to begin the test

Public Data and Maps

Broadband Investment Tracker

The West Virginia Broadband Investment Tracker displays data from federal, state, and local grant programs including, RDOF, ACAM, USDA ReConnect, USDA Community Connect, ARC Central, CDBG, ARC POWER, and CAFII.

Internet Service Provider Locator

The West Virginia ISP Locator provides data from FCC Form 477 to support end-users search for broadband services that may be available in their area.

Broadband Availability Map

The West Virginia Broadband Availability Map combines data from the Broadband Investment Tracker, unserved locations from FCC Form 477, and address-level data on target areas to inform applicants to grant programs.

Ookla Speed Tests

Results from the West Virginia Survey and Speed Test are aggregated and displayed at the Zipcode level using median download speeds and latency.