9 Best Internet Providers in Roaring Gap, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Roaring Gap, 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 Roaring Gap, NC?

SkyLine Membership is the best internet provider in Roaring Gap based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, SkyLine Membership had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Roaring Gap, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. SkyLine Membership is an option for 54.78% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Roaring Gap

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Roaring Gap Internet Providers

Based on 262 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, SkyLine Membership is the best internet service provider for Roaring Gap residents. SkyLine Membership was rated at an average of 4.00 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 79.4% coverage in Roaring Gap.

At a national level, based on 3070 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, River Street Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.81 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Roaring Gap?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Roaring Gap, the fastest internet in the city comes from SkyLine Membership.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Roaring Gap

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	SkyLine Membership	2,000 Mbps
	River Street Networks	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Brightspeed	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	Carolina West Wireless	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Roaring Gap

Based on data reported by Roaring Gap ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through SkyLine Membership. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Roaring Gap. 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.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Roaring Gap?

North Carolina customers rate SkyLine Membership 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.

SkyLine Membership received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Roaring Gap customers with an average price rating of 4.11 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Roaring Gap

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

Roaring Gap ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Roaring Gap	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Roaring Gap that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	76.52%	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.	1,553 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 Roaring Gap.	6.1	7.0	6.8

 

Roaring Gap Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Roaring Gap	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.	2.3	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.	11%	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.	97%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	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.	80%	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.	81%	77%	76%

Roaring Gap ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Roaring Gap is B-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Roaring Gap is high with a score of 62 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Roaring Gap have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Roaring Gap 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.

87% of Roaring Gap households have an internet connection despite having 98.70% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Roaring Gap 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 Roaring Gap?

How Much Speed does a Roaring Gap Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Roaring Gap is 2.3, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Roaring Gap's average household income is $54,929 which is lower than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Roaring Gap also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 11% 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 Roaring Gap has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Roaring Gap households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% 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 Roaring Gap?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Roaring Gap?

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 Roaring Gap is SkyLine Membership.
• The fastest internet provider should be SkyLine Membership. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, SkyLine Membership may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Roaring Gap is SkyLine Membership.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Carolina West Wireless has the broadest coverage in Roaring Gap, 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 Roaring Gap compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Roaring Gap 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 Roaring Gap's B- ISP Report Card and 62 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.