8 Best Internet Providers in Providence Estates East, Matthews, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Providence Estates East, Matthews, 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 Providence Estates East, Matthews, NC?

Windstream is the best internet provider in Providence Estates East based on Matthews 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 Providence Estates East, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Windstream is an option for 85.58% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Providence Estates East, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Providence Estates East

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Providence Estates East Internet Providers

Based on 261 reviews from Matthews internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Providence Estates East residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Matthews, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 98.3% coverage in Providence Estates East.

At a national level, based on 3886 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Providence Estates East?

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, Google Fiber 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 Providence Estates East

	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	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Providence Estates East

Based on data reported by Providence Estates East 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 Providence Estates East. 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.

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 Providence Estates East?

Matthews 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. Google Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Providence Estates East customers with an average price rating of 3.60 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Providence Estates East, Matthews, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Providence Estates East

Providence Estates East 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 Providence Estates East below, including the metrics used and how Providence Estates East compares to the rest of Matthews and nation.

Providence Estates East ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Providence Estates East	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Providence Estates East that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	93.62%	89.65%	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.	5,710 Mbps	6,393 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 Providence Estates East.	6.9	7.6	6.8

 

Providence Estates East Digital Connectivity Index: 94 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Providence Estates East	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.	2.9	2.7	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%	18%	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.	99%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	99%	93%	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.	92%	88%	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.	92%	89%	76%

Providence Estates East ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Providence Estates East is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Providence Estates East is high with a score of 94 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Providence Estates East have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Providence Estates East 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.

99% of Providence Estates East households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 92% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% 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 92% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 92% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Providence Estates East 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 Providence Estates East?

How Much Speed does a Providence Estates East Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Providence Estates East is 2.9, which is larger than the Matthews average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Providence Estates East's average household income is $120,081 which is higher than the Matthews average of $111,089 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.

Providence Estates East also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Matthews average of 14%. Additionally, 22% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 18% of residents in Matthews who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Providence Estates East has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Providence Estates East households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 101% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Providence Estates East?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Providence Estates East?

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 Providence Estates East is Windstream.
• The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. 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 Providence Estates East is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Providence Estates East, 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 Providence Estates East compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Providence Estates East 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 Providence Estates East's A- ISP Report Card and 94 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.