7 Best Internet Providers in Mount Pleasant Area, Mount Pleasant, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Mount Pleasant Area, Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant Area, Mount Pleasant, NC?

Windstream is the best internet provider in Mount Pleasant Area based on Mount Pleasant customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Windstream had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Mount Pleasant Area, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Windstream is an option for 99.49% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Mount Pleasant Area

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mount Pleasant Area Internet Providers

Based on 259 reviews from Mount Pleasant internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Mount Pleasant Area residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Hotwire Communications wins for second-place in Mount Pleasant, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 2.4% coverage in Mount Pleasant Area.

At a national level, based on 3811 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hotwire Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.70 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mount Pleasant Area?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Hotwire Communications 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 Mount Pleasant Area

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Hotwire Communications	5,000 Mbps
	Windstream	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mount Pleasant Area

Based on data reported by Mount Pleasant Area ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Hotwire Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Mount Pleasant 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.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mount Pleasant Area?

Mount Pleasant customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.11 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Hotwire Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mount Pleasant Area customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Mount Pleasant Area

Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant Area below, including the metrics used and how Mount Pleasant Area compares to the rest of Mount Pleasant and nation.

Mount Pleasant Area ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Mount Pleasant Area	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mount Pleasant Area that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	91.54%	69.27%	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.	1,759 Mbps	1,559 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 Mount Pleasant Area.	6.4	5.3	6.8

 

Mount Pleasant Area Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Mount Pleasant 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.	3.0	2.9	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%	10%	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.	90%	88%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	85%	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.	71%	69%	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.	71%	70%	76%

Mount Pleasant Area ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Mount Pleasant Area is B, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mount Pleasant Area is high with a score of 60 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mount Pleasant Area have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Mount Pleasant 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.

85% of Mount Pleasant Area households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A large amount of Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant Area?

How Much Speed does a Mount Pleasant Area Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mount Pleasant Area is 3.0, which is larger than the Mount Pleasant average of 2.9 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Mount Pleasant Area's average household income is $75,923 which is higher than the Mount Pleasant average of $79,648 and about average for 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.

Mount Pleasant Area also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Mount Pleasant average of 15%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 10% of residents in Mount Pleasant who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Mount Pleasant Area has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Mount Pleasant Area households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mount Pleasant Area?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant Area is Windstream.
• The fastest internet provider should be Hotwire Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Mount Pleasant Area is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant Area compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant Area's B ISP Report Card and 60 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.