7 Best Internet Providers in Pleasant Garden, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Pleasant Garden, 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 Pleasant Garden, NC?

Lumos Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Pleasant Garden based on 273 North Carolina customer reviews, and Lumos Networks has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Pleasant Garden

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pleasant Garden Internet Providers

Based on 273 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Lumos Networks is the best internet service provider for Pleasant Garden residents. Lumos Networks was rated at an average of 4.19 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 95.0% coverage in Pleasant Garden.

At a national level, based on 3735 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Lumos Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.28 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pleasant Garden?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Pleasant Garden, the fastest internet in the city comes from Lumos Networks.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Pleasant Garden

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Lumos Networks	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Carolina AirLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pleasant Garden

Based on data reported by Pleasant Garden ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Pleasant Garden. 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.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pleasant Garden?

North Carolina 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 4.11 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Lumos Networks is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Pleasant Garden customers with an average price rating of 3.90 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Pleasant Garden

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

Pleasant Garden ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Pleasant Garden	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Pleasant Garden that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	39.83%	72.63%	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.	2,048 Mbps	3,368 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 Pleasant Garden.	5.9	7.0	6.8

 

Pleasant Garden Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Pleasant Garden	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.	2.4	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.	10%	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.	93%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	89%	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.	75%	76%	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.	75%	77%	76%

Pleasant Garden ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Pleasant Garden is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Pleasant Garden is high with a score of 59 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Pleasant Garden have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Pleasant Garden 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.

91% of Pleasant Garden households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Pleasant Garden 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 Pleasant Garden?

How Much Speed does a Pleasant Garden Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Pleasant Garden is 2.4, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Pleasant Garden's average household income is $80,366 which is higher than the North Carolina average of $80,144 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.

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

Compared to the rest of the country, Pleasant Garden households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Pleasant Garden?

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

To see how Pleasant Garden 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 Pleasant Garden's B- ISP Report Card and 59 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

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