6 Best Internet Providers in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, 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 Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Southwest Raleigh based on Raleigh customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Southwest Raleigh, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 79.59% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Southwest Raleigh

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Southwest Raleigh Internet Providers

Based on 257 reviews from Raleigh internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Southwest Raleigh residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.71 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Raleigh, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 81.6% coverage in Southwest Raleigh.

At a national level, based on 3799 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 Southwest Raleigh?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Southwest Raleigh

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Google Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Southwest Raleigh

Based on data reported by Southwest Raleigh 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 Southwest Raleigh. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,856 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Southwest Raleigh?

Raleigh customers rate Spectrum 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.

Spectrum received a local rating of 3.50 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Southwest Raleigh customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Southwest Raleigh

Southwest Raleigh 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 Southwest Raleigh below, including the metrics used and how Southwest Raleigh compares to the rest of Raleigh and nation.

Southwest Raleigh ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Southwest Raleigh	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Southwest Raleigh that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	60.40%	84.05%	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.	4,973 Mbps	4,952 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 Southwest Raleigh.	7.7	7.8	6.8

 

Southwest Raleigh Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Southwest Raleigh	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.	2.3	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.	24%	24%	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%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	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.	75%	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.	91%	84%	76%

Southwest Raleigh ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Southwest Raleigh is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Southwest Raleigh is high with a score of 70 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Southwest Raleigh have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Southwest Raleigh 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.

90% of Southwest Raleigh households have an internet connection while having 81.99% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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, 91% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Southwest Raleigh 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 Southwest Raleigh?

How Much Speed does a Southwest Raleigh Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Southwest Raleigh is 2.3, which is smaller than the Raleigh average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Southwest Raleigh's average household income is $61,613 which is much lower than the Raleigh average of $107,802 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.

Southwest Raleigh also has 32% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Raleigh average of 17%. Additionally, 24% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 24% of residents in Raleigh who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Southwest Raleigh has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Southwest Raleigh households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Southwest Raleigh?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Southwest Raleigh?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Southwest Raleigh?

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 Southwest Raleigh is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Southwest Raleigh is Spectrum.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Southwest Raleigh, 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 Southwest Raleigh compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Southwest Raleigh 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 Southwest Raleigh's B+ ISP Report Card and 70 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.