7 Best Internet Providers in Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, 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 Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Northeast Raleigh

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Northeast Raleigh Internet Providers

Based on 285 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Google Fiber is the best internet service provider for Northeast Raleigh residents. Google Fiber was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 99.3% coverage in Northeast Raleigh.

At a national level, based on 4123 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 Northeast Raleigh?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Northeast Raleigh

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Hotwire Communications	8,000 Mbps
	Google Fiber	8,000 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 Northeast Raleigh

Based on data reported by Northeast Raleigh 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 Northeast Raleigh. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,964 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 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 Northeast Raleigh?

North Carolina customers rate Google Fiber 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.

Google Fiber received a local rating of 4.00 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 Northeast Raleigh customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Northeast Raleigh

Northeast Raleigh 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 Northeast Raleigh below, including the metrics used and how Northeast Raleigh compares to the rest of Raleigh and nation.

Northeast Raleigh ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Northeast Raleigh	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Northeast Raleigh that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	92.03%	87.68%	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.	6,805 Mbps	5,310 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 Northeast Raleigh.	8.8	8.2	7.1

 

Northeast Raleigh Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Northeast Raleigh	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.	2.6	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.	22%	26%	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.	99%	98%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	95%	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.	81%	84%	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.	81%	85%	77%

Northeast Raleigh ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Northeast Raleigh is A-, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Northeast Raleigh is high with a score of 80 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Northeast Raleigh have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Northeast Raleigh 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.

95% of Northeast Raleigh households have an internet connection despite having 99.75% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A large amount of Northeast Raleigh 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 Northeast Raleigh?

How Much Speed does a Northeast Raleigh Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Northeast Raleigh is 2.6, which is smaller than the Raleigh average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Northeast Raleigh’s average household income is $83,022 which is lower than the Raleigh average of $112,424 and 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.

Northeast Raleigh also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Raleigh average of 17%. Additionally, 22% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 26% of residents in Raleigh who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Northeast Raleigh has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Northeast Raleigh households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Northeast Raleigh?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Northeast Raleigh?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Northeast Raleigh?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Northeast Raleigh?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Northeast Raleigh?

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 Northeast Raleigh 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 Northeast Raleigh is Google Fiber.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Northeast Raleigh, 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 Northeast Raleigh compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Northeast Raleigh 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 Northeast Raleigh’s A- ISP Report Card and 80 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Northeast Raleigh