7 Best Internet Providers in Pelham, NH

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Above are the top 4 providers in Pelham, NH 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 Pelham, NH?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Pelham based on New Hampshire customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Pelham, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 63.90% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Pelham, New Hampshire, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Pelham

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pelham Internet Providers

Based on 45 reviews from New Hampshire internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Pelham residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Fidium Fiber wins for second-place in New Hampshire, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Pelham.

At a national level, based on 4221 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pelham?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Pelham

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Fidium Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	940 Mbps
	Verizon	940 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pelham

Based on data reported by Pelham ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Pelham. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pelham?

New Hampshire customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Fidium Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Pelham customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Pelham, New Hampshire, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Pelham

Pelham 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 Pelham below, including the metrics used and how Pelham compares to the rest of New Hampshire and nation.

Pelham ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Pelham	New Hampshire	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Pelham that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.39%	83.21%	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.	2,000 Mbps	1,970 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 Pelham.	5.6	5.8	6.8

 

Pelham Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Pelham	New Hampshire	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.	2.9	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.	19%	15%	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.	98%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	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%	83%	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%	84%	76%

Pelham ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Pelham is B+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Pelham is high with a score of 88 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Pelham have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Pelham 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.

94% of Pelham households have an internet connection despite having 99.88% availability. 87% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% 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 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 Pelham 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 Pelham?

How Much Speed does a Pelham Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Pelham is 2.9, which is larger than the New Hampshire average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Pelham's average household income is $136,692 which is much higher than the New Hampshire average of $104,600 and much higher than 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.

Pelham also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the New Hampshire average of 14%. Additionally, 19% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in New Hampshire who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Pelham has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Pelham households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pelham?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Pelham?

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 Pelham is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Pelham is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, and Fidium Fiber has the broadest coverage in Pelham, 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 Pelham compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Pelham 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 Pelham's B+ ISP Report Card and 88 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.