9 Best Internet Providers in Barnstead, NH

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Above are the top 4 providers in Barnstead, NH for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Barnstead, NH?

TDS is the best internet provider in Barnstead based on New Hampshire customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, TDS had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Barnstead, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. TDS is an option for 53.99% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Barnstead, New Hampshire, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Barnstead

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Barnstead Internet Providers

Based on 51 reviews from New Hampshire internet customers, TDS is the best internet service provider for Barnstead residents. TDS was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in New Hampshire, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 59.2% coverage in Barnstead.

At a national level, based on 4312 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Barnstead?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Fidium Fiber should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Barnstead

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	TDS	1,000 Mbps
	Atlantic Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Barnstead

Based on data reported by Barnstead ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Fidium Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Barnstead. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,920 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Barnstead?

New Hampshire customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. TDS is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Barnstead customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Barnstead, New Hampshire, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Barnstead

Barnstead 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 Barnstead below, including the metrics used and how Barnstead compares to the rest of New Hampshire and nation.

Barnstead ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Barnstead	New Hampshire	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Barnstead that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	83.21%	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.	1,849 Mbps	1,970 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 Barnstead.	5.6	5.8	6.8

 

Barnstead Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Barnstead	New Hampshire	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.	8%	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.	99%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	97%	92%	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.	82%	83%	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.	82%	84%	76%

Barnstead ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Barnstead is B+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Barnstead is high with a score of 75 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Barnstead have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Barnstead 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.

97% of Barnstead households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 82% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 1% 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 82% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Barnstead 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 Barnstead?

How Much Speed does a Barnstead Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Barnstead is 2.5, which is larger than the New Hampshire average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Barnstead's average household income is $91,630 which is about average for the New Hampshire average of $104,600 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Barnstead also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the New Hampshire average of 14%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in New Hampshire who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Barnstead has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Barnstead households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 98% 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.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Barnstead?

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 Barnstead is TDS.
• The fastest internet provider should be Fidium Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Barnstead is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Atlantic Broadband, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Barnstead, 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 Barnstead compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Barnstead 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 Barnstead's B+ ISP Report Card and 75 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.