4 Best Internet Providers in Balsam Grove, NC

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Balsam Grove, NC?

COMPORIUM is the highest-rated internet provider in Balsam Grove based on 30 North Carolina customer reviews, and COMPORIUM has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Balsam Grove, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

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Local, State, and National Ratings for all Balsam Grove Internet Providers

Based on 30 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, COMPORIUM is the best internet service provider for Balsam Grove residents. COMPORIUM was rated at an average of 2.65 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Skyrunner Internet wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 70.5% coverage in Balsam Grove.

At a national level, based on 353 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, COMPORIUM is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.81 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Balsam Grove?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Balsam Grove, the fastest internet in the city comes from COMPORIUM.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Balsam Grove

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	COMPORIUM	5,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Skyrunner Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Balsam Grove

Based on data reported by Balsam Grove ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through COMPORIUM. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Balsam Grove. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,243 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with COMPORIUM. This indicates COMPORIUM reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Balsam Grove?

North Carolina customers rate COMPORIUM as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

COMPORIUM received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Skyrunner Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Balsam Grove customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Balsam Grove, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Balsam Grove

Balsam Grove Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Balsam Grove below, including the metrics used and how Balsam Grove compares to the rest of North Carolina and nation.

Balsam Grove ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Balsam Grove	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Balsam Grove that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	79.11%	72.63%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	4,243 Mbps	3,368 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Balsam Grove.	3.0	7.0	6.8

 

Balsam Grove Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Balsam Grove	North Carolina	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	14%	15%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	98%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	89%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	62%	76%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	76%	77%	76%

Balsam Grove ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Balsam Grove is C+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Balsam Grove is high with a score of 64 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Balsam Grove have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Balsam Grove ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

92% of Balsam Grove households have an internet connection despite having 93.26% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 0% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of Balsam Grove residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Balsam Grove?

How Much Speed does a Balsam Grove Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Balsam Grove is 2.5, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Balsam Grove's average household income is $46,277 which is much lower than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Balsam Grove also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in North Carolina who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Balsam Grove has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Balsam Grove households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 75% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Balsam Grove?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Balsam Grove?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Balsam Grove, NC.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Balsam Grove?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Balsam Grove?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Balsam Grove?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Balsam Grove is COMPORIUM.
• The fastest internet provider should be COMPORIUM. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, COMPORIUM may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Balsam Grove is COMPORIUM.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and COMPORIUM has the broadest coverage in Balsam Grove, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Balsam Grove compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Balsam Grove stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Balsam Grove's C+ ISP Report Card and 64 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.