6 Best Internet Providers in Hewitt Area, Greensboro, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Hewitt Area, Greensboro, NC for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hewitt Area, Greensboro, NC?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Hewitt Area based on Greensboro customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hewitt Area, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 96.02% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Hewitt Area

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hewitt Area Internet Providers

Based on 273 reviews from Greensboro internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Hewitt Area residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Greensboro, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Hewitt Area.

At a national level, based on 3735 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Lumos Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.28 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hewitt Area?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Hewitt Area, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Lumos Networks.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Hewitt Area

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hewitt Area

Based on data reported by Hewitt Area ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Hewitt Area. 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.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hewitt Area?

Greensboro customers rate Lumos Networks as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Lumos Networks received a local rating of 3.50 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hewitt Area customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Hewitt Area, Greensboro, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Hewitt Area

Hewitt Area 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 neighborhood 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 Hewitt Area below, including the metrics used and how Hewitt Area compares to the rest of Greensboro and nation.

Hewitt Area ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Hewitt Area	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hewitt Area that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	49.06%	78.55%	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.	2,803 Mbps	3,579 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 Hewitt Area.	6.8	6.6	6.8

 

Hewitt Area Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Hewitt Area	North Carolina	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.2	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%	11%	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%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	88%	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.	65%	75%	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%	76%	76%

Hewitt Area ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Hewitt Area is B, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hewitt Area is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hewitt Area have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Hewitt Area ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

88% of Hewitt Area households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% 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 65% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Hewitt Area 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Hewitt Area?

How Much Speed does a Hewitt Area Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hewitt Area is 2.2, which is smaller than the Greensboro average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Hewitt Area's average household income is $46,495 which is much lower than the Greensboro average of $71,561 and much lower than 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.

Hewitt Area also has 32% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Greensboro average of 19%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Greensboro who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Hewitt Area has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Hewitt Area households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hewitt Area?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hewitt Area?

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

To see how Hewitt Area 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 Hewitt Area's B ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.