8 Best Internet Providers in Mint Hill, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Mint Hill, 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 Mint Hill, NC?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Mint Hill

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mint Hill Internet Providers

Based on 289 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Mint Hill residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.75 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.8% coverage in Mint Hill.

At a national level, based on 4206 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.25 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mint Hill?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Mint Hill

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Google Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Ripple Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Windstream	2,000 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 Mint Hill

Based on data reported by Mint Hill ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Mint Hill. 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mint Hill?

North Carolina customers rate Spectrum 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.

Spectrum received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mint Hill customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Mint Hill

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

Mint Hill ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Mint Hill	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mint Hill that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	90.51%	78.03%	71.53%
	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.	3,928 Mbps	3,577 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Mint Hill.	8.5	7.3	7.1

 

Mint Hill Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Mint Hill	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.	20%	16%	15%
	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%	95%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	91%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	88%	77%	76%
	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.	88%	78%	77%

Mint Hill ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Mint Hill is A-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mint Hill is high with a score of 86 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mint Hill have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Mint Hill 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.

96% of Mint Hill households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 88% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 88% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 88% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Mint Hill 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 Mint Hill?

How Much Speed does a Mint Hill Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mint Hill is 2.7, which is larger than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Mint Hill’s average household income is $106,257 which is much higher than the North Carolina average of $83,207 and much higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Mint Hill also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 20% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 16% of residents in North Carolina who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Mint Hill has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Mint Hill households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mint Hill?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Mint Hill?

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

To see how Mint Hill 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 Mint Hill’s A- ISP Report Card and 86 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Mint Hill