7 Best Internet Providers in Topsail Beach, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Topsail Beach, 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 Topsail Beach, NC?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Topsail Beach based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Topsail Beach, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 97.83% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Topsail Beach

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Topsail Beach Internet Providers

Based on 266 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Topsail Beach residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 48.2% coverage in Topsail Beach.

At a national level, based on 3789 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 Topsail Beach?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by EarthLink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Topsail Beach

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Brightspeed	80 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Topsail Beach

Based on data reported by Topsail Beach ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Topsail Beach. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Topsail Beach?

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. Brightspeed is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Topsail Beach customers with an average price rating of 3.64 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Topsail Beach

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

Topsail Beach ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Topsail Beach	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Topsail Beach that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	29.50%	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.	1,000 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 Topsail Beach.	5.9	7.0	6.8

 

Topsail Beach Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Topsail Beach	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.	2.0	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.	30%	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.	98%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	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.	87%	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.	87%	77%	76%

Topsail Beach ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Topsail Beach is C, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Topsail Beach is high with a score of 74 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Topsail Beach have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Topsail Beach 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.

94% of Topsail Beach households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 87% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% 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 87% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 87% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Topsail Beach 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 Topsail Beach?

How Much Speed does a Topsail Beach Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Topsail Beach is 2.0, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Topsail Beach's average household income is $83,917 which is higher than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Topsail Beach also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 30% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Topsail Beach has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Topsail Beach households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% 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 Topsail Beach?

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 Topsail Beach is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, EarthLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Topsail Beach is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Spectrum, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Topsail Beach, 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 Topsail Beach compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Topsail Beach 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 Topsail Beach's C ISP Report Card and 74 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.