High Speed Internet in Glen Easton, West Virginia

by Josh Rahn, Demand Media

Email with photo and video attachments is just one convenience made possible by high-speed Internet.

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Glen Easton is an unincorporated community in the northern panhandle of West Virginia. Despite the rural location, the few residents of Glen Easton enjoy high-speed Internet service comparable to that provided in a much larger community. Furthermore, residents have several choices in the category of Internet service provision. New customers in the area can choose from cable, DSL, wireless and satellite service providers.

Zito Media

Zito Media provides digital cable, digital voice and high-speed Internet to residents of Glen Easton, West Virginia. New subscribers generally don't have to worry about service contracts or termination fees. Zito Media's high-speed cable Internet offers optimal speeds of 6 Mbps and an always-on connection. Subscribers can sign up for free email accounts and web space for constructing a personal site. If trouble arises, technical support is available 24 hours a day.

Frontier

Frontier Communications is a home telephone and DSL service provider operating in rural West Virginia, including the community of Glen Easton. High-speed Internet Lite, a package designed for casual Web users, features speeds of 768 Kbps and free email accounts. Subscribers can utilize up to 100 MB of personal web space. More serious users will benefit form FrontierFast, with download speeds up to 3 Mbps. All Frontier packages offer free technical support and access to ESPN3, an all-digital, live sports network.

AT&T;

AT&T; offers wireless high-speed Internet carried over its 3G and 4G cellular networks. AT&T;'s DataConnect plans require a wireless modem for laptops and desktops, or a wireless-ready device such as a smart phone or tablet computer. DataConnect plans are organized by monthly data allowance. The basic plan allows 3 GB of downloads per month, while the high-end plan allows 5 GB. Exceeding usage limits will result in overage charges. Because of geographical limitations, not everyone in Glen Easton can expect perfect signal.

HughesNet

For Glen Easton residents who don't have access to DSL or cable Internet service, satellite Internet from HughesNet may be an option. HughesNet sometimes offers mail-in rebates for new subscribers, which significantly reduces installation and shipping costs. Each new subscription requires a 24-month service commitment. HughesNet's Basic package provides download speeds of 1 Mbps and a daily usage threshold of 200 MB. On the other end of the spectrum, the Premium package offers 2 Mbps downloads and a daily allowance of 400 MB.

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References

  • Zito Media: High-Speed Internet
  • Frontier: High-Speed Internet
  • AT&T;: DataConnect Plans
  • HughesNet: Plans and Pricing
  • Front Door: About Glen Easton

Resources

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About the Author

Josh Rahn has several years of teaching and training experience, both in the academy and the private sector. He presented original work at the 20th Century Literature Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Rahn worked for three years on the editorial board for "Inscape," his alma mater's literary magazine.

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