6 Best Internet Providers in Elizabeth, Charlotte, NC

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Elizabeth, Charlotte, NC?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Elizabeth based on Charlotte customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Elizabeth, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 98.00% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Elizabeth

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

Based on 257 reviews from Charlotte internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Elizabeth residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Charlotte, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 97.3% coverage in Elizabeth.

At a national level, based on 3799 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Elizabeth?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Elizabeth, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Google Fiber.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Google Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Elizabeth

Based on data reported by Elizabeth ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Elizabeth. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Elizabeth?

Charlotte customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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 4.11 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Google Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Elizabeth customers with an average price rating of 3.60 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Elizabeth

Elizabeth 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 neighborhood 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 Elizabeth below, including the metrics used and how Elizabeth compares to the rest of Charlotte and nation.

Elizabeth ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Elizabeth	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Elizabeth that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	85.14%	75.57%	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.	3,359 Mbps	3,825 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 Elizabeth.	8.6	7.1	6.8

 

Elizabeth Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Elizabeth	North Carolina	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.7	2.6	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.	32%	19%	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.	100%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	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.	90%	80%	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.	92%	81%	76%

Elizabeth ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Elizabeth is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Elizabeth is high with a score of 77 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Elizabeth have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

95% of Elizabeth households have an internet connection despite having 98.00% availability. 90% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 90% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 92% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Elizabeth 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Elizabeth?

How Much Speed does a Elizabeth Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Elizabeth is 1.7, which is smaller than the Charlotte average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Elizabeth's average household income is $92,789 which is higher than the Charlotte average of $93,123 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.

Elizabeth also has 7% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Charlotte average of 15%. Additionally, 32% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 19% of residents in Charlotte who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Elizabeth has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Elizabeth households are much more technology-engaged. 100% of households have some sort of computing device, 93% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 99% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Elizabeth?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Elizabeth?

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

To see how Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth's A- ISP Report Card and 77 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.