7 Best Internet Providers in Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Highland Creek, Charlotte, 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 Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC?

Google Fiber is the best internet provider in Highland Creek based on Charlotte customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Google Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Highland Creek, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Google Fiber is an option for 99.42% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Highland Creek

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Highland Creek Internet Providers

Based on 261 reviews from Charlotte internet customers, Google Fiber is the best internet service provider for Highland Creek residents. Google Fiber was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Charlotte, with 3.40 out of 5 stars and 99.1% coverage in Highland Creek.

At a national level, based on 3886 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Highland Creek?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Highland Creek, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Google Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Highland Creek

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Google Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Windstream	1,000 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 Highland Creek

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Highland Creek?

Charlotte customers rate Google Fiber 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.

Google Fiber received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Highland Creek customers with an average price rating of 2.40 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Highland Creek, Charlotte, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Highland Creek

Highland Creek 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 Highland Creek below, including the metrics used and how Highland Creek compares to the rest of Charlotte and nation.

Highland Creek ISP Report Card: A+

	Metric (hover for details)	Highland Creek	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Highland Creek that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	75.57%	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.	7,960 Mbps	3,825 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 Highland Creek.	9.4	7.1	6.8

 

Highland Creek Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Highland Creek	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.	2.3	2.6	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.	37%	19%	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.	99%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	98%	92%	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.	87%	80%	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.	87%	81%	76%

Highland Creek ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Highland Creek is A+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Highland Creek is high with a score of 81 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Highland Creek have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Highland Creek 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.

98% of Highland Creek households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 87% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 87% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 87% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Highland Creek 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 Highland Creek?

How Much Speed does a Highland Creek Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Highland Creek is 2.3, which is smaller than the Charlotte average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Highland Creek's average household income is $94,644 which is higher than the Charlotte average of $93,123 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.

Highland Creek also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Charlotte average of 15%. Additionally, 37% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 19% of residents in Charlotte who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Highland Creek has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Highland Creek households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Highland Creek?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Highland Creek?

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 Highland Creek is Google Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Google Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Highland Creek is Google Fiber.
• Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Highland Creek, 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 Highland Creek compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Highland Creek 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 Highland Creek's A+ ISP Report Card and 81 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.