11 Best Internet Providers in Belknap County, NH

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Belknap County, NH?

New Hampshire Electric Co-op is the highest-rated internet provider in Belknap County based on 52 New Hampshire customer reviews, and New Hampshire Electric Co-op 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 Belknap County, New Hampshire, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Belknap County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Belknap County Internet Providers

Based on 52 reviews from New Hampshire internet customers, New Hampshire Electric Co-op is the best internet service provider for Belknap County residents. New Hampshire Electric Co-op was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in New Hampshire, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 57.7% coverage in Belknap County.

At a national level, based on 4314 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, New Hampshire Electric Co-op is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Belknap County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Belknap County, the fastest internet in the county comes from New Hampshire Electric Co-op.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Belknap County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	New Hampshire Electric Co-op	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	TDS	1,000 Mbps
	Atlantic Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Netafy	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Belknap County

Based on data reported by Belknap County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through New Hampshire Electric Co-op. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Belknap County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with New Hampshire Electric Co-op. This indicates New Hampshire Electric Co-op reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Belknap County?

New Hampshire customers rate New Hampshire Electric Co-op 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.

New Hampshire Electric Co-op received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Belknap County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Belknap County

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

Belknap County ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Belknap County	New Hampshire	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Belknap County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	61.84%	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.	1,798 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 Belknap County.	5.8	5.8	6.8

 

Belknap County Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Belknap County	New Hampshire	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county 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.	12%	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.	95%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	81%	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.	81%	84%	76%

Belknap County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Belknap County is B-, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Belknap County is high with a score of 69 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Belknap County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Belknap County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

91% of Belknap County households have an internet connection despite having 99.93% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Belknap County 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 Counties Compare to Belknap County?

How Much Speed does a Belknap County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Belknap County is 2.5, which is smaller than the New Hampshire average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Belknap County's average household income is $91,807 which is about average for the New Hampshire average of $104,600 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Belknap County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the New Hampshire average of 14%. Additionally, 12% 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 Belknap County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Belknap County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Belknap County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Belknap County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Belknap County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Belknap County?

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 Belknap County is New Hampshire Electric Co-op.
• The fastest internet provider should be New Hampshire Electric Co-op. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, New Hampshire Electric Co-op may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Belknap County is New Hampshire Electric Co-op.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Atlantic Broadband has the broadest coverage in Belknap County, 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 Belknap County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Belknap County 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 Belknap County's B- ISP Report Card and 69 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.