4 Best Internet Providers in Haw Branch, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Haw Branch, 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 Haw Branch, NC?

Randolph Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Haw Branch based on 205 North Carolina customer reviews, and Randolph Communications 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 Haw Branch, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Haw Branch

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Haw Branch Internet Providers

Based on 205 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Randolph Communications is the best internet service provider for Haw Branch residents. Randolph Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.25 out of 5 stars and 67.6% coverage in Haw Branch.

At a national level, based on 1919 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Randolph Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Haw Branch?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Randolph Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Windstream should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Haw Branch

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Windstream	2,000 Mbps
	Randolph Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Brightspeed	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Haw Branch

Based on data reported by Haw Branch ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Haw Branch. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,102 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 Randolph Communications. This indicates Randolph Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Haw Branch?

North Carolina customers rate Randolph Communications 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.

Randolph Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Haw Branch customers with an average price rating of 3.64 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Haw Branch

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

Haw Branch ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Haw Branch	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Haw Branch that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.58%	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.	1,357 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 Haw Branch.	2.8	7.0	6.8

 

Haw Branch Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Haw Branch	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.	6%	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.	95%	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.	66%	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.	69%	77%	76%

Haw Branch ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Haw Branch is C+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Haw Branch is high with a score of 47 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Haw Branch have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Haw Branch 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 Haw Branch households have an internet connection despite having 96.58% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 8% 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 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Haw Branch 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 Haw Branch?

How Much Speed does a Haw Branch Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Haw Branch is 2.5, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Haw Branch's average household income is $81,229 which is higher than the North Carolina average of $80,144 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.

Haw Branch also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 6% 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 Haw Branch has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Haw Branch households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% 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.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Haw Branch?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Haw Branch?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Haw Branch?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Haw Branch?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Haw Branch?

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

To see how Haw Branch 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 Haw Branch's C+ ISP Report Card and 47 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.