9 Best Internet Providers in Grimesland, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Grimesland, 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 Grimesland, NC?

MetroNet is the highest-rated internet provider in Grimesland based on 280 North Carolina customer reviews, and MetroNet 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 Grimesland, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Grimesland

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

Based on 280 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, MetroNet is the best internet service provider for Grimesland residents. MetroNet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 92.7% coverage in Grimesland.

At a national level, based on 4073 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, MetroNet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.13 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Grimesland?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Grimesland, the fastest internet in the city comes from MetroNet.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MetroNet	5,120 Mbps
	Brightspeed	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Grimesland

Based on data reported by Grimesland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Grimesland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 MetroNet. This indicates MetroNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Grimesland?

North Carolina customers rate MetroNet 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.

MetroNet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Optimum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Grimesland customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Grimesland

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

Grimesland ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Grimesland	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Grimesland that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	42.20%	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.	2,234 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 Grimesland.	5.9	7.0	6.8

 

Grimesland Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Grimesland	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.	2.7	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.	10%	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.	97%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	64%	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.	65%	77%	76%

Grimesland ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Grimesland is B-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Grimesland is high with a score of 61 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Grimesland have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Grimesland 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.

91% of Grimesland households have an internet connection despite having 99.84% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Grimesland 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 Grimesland?

How Much Speed does a Grimesland Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Grimesland is 2.7, which is larger than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Grimesland's average household income is $85,474 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.

Grimesland also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 10% 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 Grimesland has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Grimesland households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Grimesland?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Grimesland?

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

To see how Grimesland 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 Grimesland's B- ISP Report Card and 61 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.