7 Best Internet Providers in Elon College, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Elon College, NC 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 Elon College, NC?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Elon College

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Elon College Internet Providers

Based on 261 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Lumos Networks is the best internet service provider for Elon College residents. Lumos Networks was rated at an average of 4.05 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.73 out of 5 stars and 65.3% coverage in Elon College.

At a national level, based on 3821 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Elon College?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Elon College

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Lumos Networks	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Brightspeed	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Elon College

Based on data reported by Elon College ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Elon College. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 Elon College?

North Carolina 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 4.13 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Lumos Networks is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Elon College customers with an average price rating of 3.86 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Elon College

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

Elon College ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Elon College	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Elon College that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	63.09%	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.	2,613 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 Elon College.	5.5	7.0	6.8

 

Elon College Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Elon College	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.	2.5	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.	93%	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.	70%	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.	75%	77%	76%

Elon College ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Elon College is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Elon College is high with a score of 52 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Elon College have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Elon College 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 Elon College households have an internet connection despite having 94.15% availability. 70% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Elon College 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 Elon College?

How Much Speed does a Elon College Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Elon College is 2.5, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Elon College's average household income is $68,440 which is about average for the North Carolina average of $80,144 and about average for 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.

Elon College also has 22% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 8% 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 Elon College has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Elon College households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% 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 Elon College?

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 Elon College is Lumos Networks.
• The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. 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 Elon College is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Elon College, 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 Elon College compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Elon College 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 Elon College's B- ISP Report Card and 52 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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