10 Best Internet Providers in Coos County, NH

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

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

New Hampshire Electric Co-op is the best internet provider in Coos County based on New Hampshire customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, New Hampshire Electric Co-op had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Coos County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, New Hampshire Electric Co-op is an option for 12.09% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Coos County

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

Based on 18 reviews from New Hampshire internet customers, New Hampshire Electric Co-op is the best internet service provider for Coos 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. Verizon wins for second-place in New Hampshire, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 13.2% coverage in Coos County.

At a national level, based on 3797 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Netafy is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Coos County?

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

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	New Hampshire Electric Co-op	2,000 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Netafy	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Wireless Partners	50 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Coos County

Based on data reported by Coos 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 Coos 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 Coos 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Coos County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Coos County

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

Coos County ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Coos County	New Hampshire	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Coos County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	91.98%	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.	1,926 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 Coos County.	6.6	5.8	6.8

 

Coos County Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Coos 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.	2.1	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.	92%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	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.	70%	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.	72%	84%	76%

Coos County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Coos County is B+, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Coos County is high with a score of 46 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Coos County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Coos 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.

87% of Coos County households have an internet connection despite having 97.26% availability. 70% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 70% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Coos 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 Coos County?

How Much Speed does a Coos County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Coos County is 2.1, which is smaller than the New Hampshire average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Coos County's average household income is $61,186 which is much lower than the New Hampshire average of $104,600 and 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.

Coos 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, 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 Coos County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Coos County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Coos County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Coos County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Coos 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 Coos 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 Coos County is New Hampshire Electric Co-op.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Fidium Fiber has the broadest coverage in Coos 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 Coos County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Coos 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 Coos County's B+ ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.