6 Best Internet Providers in Stanfield, NC

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

Windstream is the best internet provider in Stanfield based on North Carolina 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 Stanfield, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Windstream is an option for 7.66% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Stanfield

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

Based on 251 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Stanfield 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 North Carolina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 80.1% coverage in Stanfield.

At a national level, based on 3217 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Stanfield?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Stanfield, the fastest internet in the city comes from Windstream.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Windstream	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stanfield

Based on data reported by Stanfield ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Stanfield. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,637 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 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 Stanfield?

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. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Stanfield customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Stanfield

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

Stanfield ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Stanfield	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Stanfield that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	30.50%	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.	1,091 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 Stanfield.	4.9	7.0	6.8

 

Stanfield Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Stanfield	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.	2.9	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.	7%	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.	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.	69%	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.	70%	77%	76%

Stanfield ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Stanfield is C, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Stanfield is high with a score of 63 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Stanfield have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Stanfield 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 Stanfield households have an internet connection despite having 99.57% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 70% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Stanfield 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 Stanfield?

How Much Speed does a Stanfield Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Stanfield is 2.9, which is larger than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Stanfield's average household income is $83,456 which is higher than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and 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.

Stanfield also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 7% 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 Stanfield has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Stanfield households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% 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.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Stanfield?

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

To see how Stanfield 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 Stanfield's C ISP Report Card and 63 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.