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Internet Providers in Polkville, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Polkville, NC
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • Hughesnet
    • Skyrunner
    • Carolina West Wireless
    • Starlink
    • EarthLink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 87.1%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Skyrunner
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 48.4%
  • 5. Carolina West Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 83.9%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 6.2%

Best Internet Providers in Polkville, NC

In Polkville, North Carolina, Spectrum stands out among internet service providers. Offering a cable connection, Spectrum provides download speeds up to 1 Gbps with plans starting at $49.99 per month. Covering about 87.10% of the city, it caters to heavy internet users, including gamers and streamers, or households with multiple users. Its extensive citywide reach and competitive pricing make it a strong option for most residents.

Viasat Internet ranks second with its satellite connection, ensuring 100% coverage in Polkville. Residents in remote areas benefit from its accessibility. Viasat offers speeds up to 150 Mbps, with plans starting at $119.99 per month. Despite being slower and more expensive than Spectrum, Viasat's full coverage effectively meets the needs of underserved areas, especially where other technologies like DSL or fixed wireless are unavailable.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet, with limited city coverage, contrasts sharply with the comprehensive service Viasat offers in filling connectivity gaps across Polkville.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Skyrunner
  • Carolina West Wireless
  • EarthLink
83.87%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
87.1%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Polkville, North Carolina

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Provider Connection Types in Polkville, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Polkville, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
90.63%

Internet Providers in Polkville, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Carolina West Wireless $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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