8 Best Internet Providers in Drexel, NC

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Drexel, NC?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Drexel based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Drexel, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 72.70% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Drexel, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Drexel

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

Based on 253 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Drexel residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 7.5% coverage in Drexel.

At a national level, based on 3712 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, River Street Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.81 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Drexel?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Foothills Broadband 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 Drexel

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Foothills Broadband	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Carolina West Wireless	25 Mbps
	River Street Networks	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Drexel

Based on data reported by Drexel ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Foothills Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Drexel. 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.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Drexel?

North Carolina customers rate AT&T 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.

AT&T received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Drexel customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Drexel

Drexel 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 Drexel below, including the metrics used and how Drexel compares to the rest of North Carolina and nation.

Drexel ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Drexel	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Drexel that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	84.36%	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.	2,110 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 Drexel.	7.1	7.0	6.8

 

Drexel Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Drexel	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.	2.3	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.	9%	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.	94%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	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.	72%	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.	73%	77%	76%

Drexel ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Drexel is B+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Drexel is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Drexel have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Drexel 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.

85% of Drexel households have an internet connection despite having 99.85% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Drexel 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 Drexel?

How Much Speed does a Drexel Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Drexel is 2.3, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Drexel's average household income is $58,142 which is lower than the North Carolina average of $80,144 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.

Drexel 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, 9% 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 Drexel has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Drexel households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Drexel?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Drexel?

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 Drexel is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be Foothills Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Drexel is AT&T.
• Viasat, River Street Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Drexel, 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 Drexel compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Drexel 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 Drexel's B+ ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.