2 Best Internet Providers in Fontana Dam, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Fontana Dam, 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 Fontana Dam, NC?

Zito Media is the highest-rated internet provider in Fontana Dam based on 3 North Carolina customer reviews, and Zito Media 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 Fontana Dam, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Fontana Dam

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fontana Dam Internet Providers

Based on 3 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Zito Media is the best internet service provider for Fontana Dam residents. Zito Media was rated at an average of 1.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 1.50 out of 5 stars and 63.6% coverage in Fontana Dam.

At a national level, based on 188 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Zito Media is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.03 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fontana Dam?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Fontana Dam, the fastest internet in the city comes from Zito Media.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Fontana Dam

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Zito Media	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fontana Dam

Based on data reported by Fontana Dam ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Zito Media. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Fontana Dam. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fontana Dam?

North Carolina customers rate Zito Media 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.

Zito Media received a local rating of 1.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Fontana Dam customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Fontana Dam

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

Fontana Dam ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Fontana Dam	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fontana Dam that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	76.27%	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.	1,000 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 Fontana Dam.	1.8	7.0	6.8

 

Fontana Dam Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Fontana Dam	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.	3%	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.	96%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	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.	59%	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.	77%	77%	76%

Fontana Dam ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Fontana Dam is C-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Fontana Dam is high with a score of 55 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Fontana Dam have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Fontana Dam 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.

95% of Fontana Dam households have an internet connection while having 76.27% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 64% 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 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of Fontana Dam 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 Fontana Dam?

How Much Speed does a Fontana Dam Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fontana Dam is 2.5, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Fontana Dam's average household income is $78,864 which is higher than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Fontana Dam also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 3% 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 Fontana Dam has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Fontana Dam households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 60% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fontana Dam?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fontana Dam?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Fontana Dam, NC.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fontana Dam?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fontana Dam?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Fontana Dam, NC.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Fontana Dam?

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 Fontana Dam is Zito.
• The fastest internet provider should be Zito Media. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Zito Media may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Fontana Dam is Zito.
• Zito Media, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fontana Dam, 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 Fontana Dam compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Fontana Dam 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 Fontana Dam's C- ISP Report Card and 55 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.