Below is a summary of the broadband characteristics for the area listed above. The broadband data below is as of June 30, 2012 and represents data collected by SBDD grantees. Click on the section headings to see more information.
| Number of Wireline Providers | Percent Population | Nationwide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.4% |
|
3.5% |
| 1 | 23.7% |
|
9.6% |
| 2 | 47.1% |
|
31.2% |
| 3 | 16.2% |
|
38.1% |
| 4 | 1.6% |
|
13.2% |
| 5 | 0.0% |
|
3.0% |
| 6 | 0.0% |
|
0.9% |
| 7 | 0.0% |
|
0.3% |
| 8+ | 0.0% |
|
0.2% |
| Number of Wireless Providers | Percent Population | Nationwide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.0% |
|
0.2% |
| 1 | 13.4% |
|
1.1% |
| 2 | 11.4% |
|
3.7% |
| 3 | 32.3% |
|
7.0% |
| 4 | 22.6% |
|
25.9% |
| 5 | 12.0% |
|
27.5% |
| 6 | 4.4% |
|
19.5% |
| 7 | 0.0% |
|
7.2% |
| 8+ | 0.0% |
|
7.9% |
| Technology | Percent Population | Nationwide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSL | 85.7% |
|
89.5% |
| Fiber | 1.1% |
|
20.5% |
| Cable | 66.3% |
|
87.6% |
| Wireless | 88.8% |
|
99.0% |
| Other | 0.0% |
|
0.0% |
| Speed | Percent Population | Nationwide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreported | 0.0% |
|
0.0% |
| Download > 0.768 Mbps, Upload > 0.2 Mbps | 95.9% |
|
99.6% |
| Download > 3 Mbps, Upload > 0.768 Mbps | 91.6% |
|
98.2% |
| Broadband Speed Test (mbps) |
Number of Tests | |
|---|---|---|
| Home | 966 |
1.9
13.1
|
| Schools, Libraries, Community Centers | 24 |
1.0
21.1
|
| Medium/Large Business | 34 |
0.9
6.1
|
| Small Business | 58 |
0.8
5.6
|
| Mobile | 2,993 |
0.7
5.9
|
| Other | 11 |
2.7
13.2
|
median speed (mbps) 75* percentile| Community Anchor Institutions |
Total Number of Records | Subscribe to Broadband | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | ? | * | |||
| Schools K through 12 | 212 | 212 | 0 | 0 | 212 |  |
| University, College, other post-secondary | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 20 |  |
| Libraries | 52 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 52 |  |
| Medical / Healthcare | 112 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 71 |  |
| Public Safety | 189 | 180 | 9 | 0 | 100 |  |
| Community Centers - Government support | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 21 |  |
| Community Centers - Non-Government support | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 |  |
| Recipient | Project | Total Award |
|---|---|---|
| State Data and Development | ||
| West Virginia Geological … | State Data and Development | $4,749,181 |
| Infrastructure | ||
| Executive Office of the S… | West Virginia Statewide Broadband Infrastructur… | $126,323,296 |
| Hardy Telecommunications,… | Hardy AnchorRing | $3,201,760 |
| University Corporation fo… | United States Unified Community Anchor Network … | $62,540,162 |
| Public Computer Centers | ||
| WorkForce West Virginia | One-Stop Public Computer Center Modernization | $1,901,600 |
| Sustainable Adoption | ||
| Communication Service for… | Project Endeavor | $14,988,657 |
| Future Generations Gradua… | Equipping West Virginia’s Fire and Rescue Squ… | $4,461,874 |
| Applicant Name | Grant Request | Loan Request | Total Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | |||
| Gateway Telecom, LLC | $1,417,597 | $1,475,459 | $2,893,056 |
| Round 2 | |||
| Echostar XI Operating LLC | $14,159,250 | $0 | $14,159,250 |
| Wildblue Communications | $19,533,444 | $0 | $19,533,444 |
| Hughes Network Systems | $58,777,306 | $0 | $58,777,306 |
| Hardy Telecommunications, Inc. | $22,153,791 | $9,494,483 | $31,648,274 |
| New Castle Telephone Company | $10,663 | $0 | $10,663 |
| Spruce Knob Seneca Rocks Telephone, Inc. | $8,529,310 | $0 | $8,529,310 |
| Sacenet | $7,530,000 | $0 | $7,530,000 |
| West Virginia PCS Alliance, LC | $555,648 | $0 | $555,648 |
| TA-Grants | |||
| Total area (sq miles) | 6,018 | ||
| Population | 618,988 | ||
| Housing Units | 291,841 | ||
| Age | Area (%) | Nationwide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| under 5 | 3.7% |
|
5.2% |
| 5 - 19 | 16.8% |
|
20.5% |
| 20 - 34 | 19.8% |
|
19.8% |
| 35 - 59 | 35.1% |
|
33.6% |
| 60+ | 24.5% |
|
21.0% |
| Race | Area (%) | Nationwide | |
| White | 97.9% |
|
70.5% |
| Black | 1.4% |
|
11.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.3% |
|
13.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
|
4.0% |
| Native American | 0.0% |
|
0.5% |
| Income | Area (%) | Nationwide | |
| Median income | $40,557 | $58,283 | |
| Poverty rate | 17.7% |
|
15.8% |
| Below $25k | 34.1% |
|
24.1% |
| $25k-$50k | 35.1% |
|
30.0% |
| $50k-$100k | 27.8% |
|
30.6% |
| $100k-$200k | 9.0% |
|
16.5% |
| $200k or more | 1.5% |
|
4.2% |
| Education | Area (%) | Nationwide | |
| High School graduate |
79.6% |
|
80.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
17.8% |
|
24.8% |
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