7 Best Internet Providers in Sophia, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Sophia, 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 Sophia, NC?

Lumos Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Sophia based on 287 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 Sophia, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Sophia

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

Based on 287 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Lumos Networks is the best internet service provider for Sophia 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 80.6% coverage in Sophia.

At a national level, based on 3799 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 Sophia?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Sophia

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sophia

Based on data reported by Sophia 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 Sophia. 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 Sophia?

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 Sophia customers with an average price rating of 3.90 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Sophia

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

Sophia ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Sophia	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Sophia that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	94.12%	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.	4,779 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 Sophia.	4.9	7.0	6.8

 

Sophia Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Sophia	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.	2.5	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.	9%	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.	96%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	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.	71%	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.	71%	77%	76%

Sophia ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Sophia is B, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Sophia is high with a score of 56 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Sophia have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Sophia 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.

85% of Sophia households have an internet connection despite having 99.62% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Sophia 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 Sophia?

How Much Speed does a Sophia Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Sophia is 2.5, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Sophia's average household income is $64,211 which is about average for the North Carolina average of $80,144 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Sophia also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 9% 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 Sophia has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Sophia households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sophia?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Sophia?

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 Sophia 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 Sophia is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sophia, 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 Sophia compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Sophia 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 Sophia's B ISP Report Card and 56 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina