7 Best Internet Providers in Glen Raven, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Glen Raven, 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 Glen Raven, NC?

Lumos Networks is the best internet provider in Glen Raven based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Lumos Networks had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Glen Raven, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Lumos Networks is an option for 100.00% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Glen Raven

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Glen Raven Internet Providers

Based on 276 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Lumos Networks is the best internet service provider for Glen Raven residents. Lumos Networks was rated at an average of 4.19 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Hotwire Communications wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 55.3% coverage in Glen Raven.

At a national level, based on 3749 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hotwire Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.70 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Glen Raven?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Glen Raven, the fastest internet in the city comes from Hotwire Communications.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Glen Raven

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Hotwire Communications	8,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Lumos Networks	5,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Glen Raven

Based on data reported by Glen Raven ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hotwire Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Glen Raven. 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 city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Hotwire Communications. This indicates Hotwire Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Glen Raven?

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 4.11 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Hotwire Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Glen Raven customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Glen Raven

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

Glen Raven ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Glen Raven	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Glen Raven that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	6,660 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 Glen Raven.	8.1	7.0	6.8

 

Glen Raven Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Glen Raven	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.	2.9	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.	7%	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.	89%	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.	79%	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.	79%	77%	76%

Glen Raven ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Glen Raven is A, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Glen Raven is high with a score of 67 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Glen Raven have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Glen Raven 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.

89% of Glen Raven households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Glen Raven 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 Glen Raven?

How Much Speed does a Glen Raven Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Glen Raven is 2.9, which is larger than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Glen Raven's average household income is $56,626 which is lower than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Glen Raven also has 27% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 7% 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 Glen Raven has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Glen Raven households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 70% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% 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 Glen Raven?

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

To see how Glen Raven 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 Glen Raven's A ISP Report Card and 67 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.