7 Best Internet Providers in Washington Park, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Washington Park, 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 Washington Park, NC?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Washington Park 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 Washington Park, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, EarthLink is an option for 28.38% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Washington Park

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Washington Park Internet Providers

Based on 91 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Washington Park 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 15.0% coverage in Washington Park.

At a national level, based on 2297 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 Washington Park?

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, Brightspeed 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 Washington Park

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Brightspeed	2,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Washington Park

Based on data reported by Washington Park ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Washington Park. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,723 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 Washington Park?

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 Washington Park customers with an average price rating of 3.64 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Washington Park

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

Washington Park ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Washington Park	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Washington Park that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	84.83%	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.	1,753 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 Washington Park.	4.9	7.0	6.8

 

Washington Park Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Washington Park	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.	2.1	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.	94%	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.	85%	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.	86%	77%	76%

Washington Park ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Washington Park is B-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Washington Park is high with a score of 59 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Washington Park have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Washington Park 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 Washington Park households have an internet connection despite having 98.53% availability. 85% 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 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Washington Park 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 Washington Park?

How Much Speed does a Washington Park Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Washington Park is 2.1, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Washington Park's average household income is $53,223 which is lower than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and much 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.

Washington Park also has 10% 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 Washington Park has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Washington Park households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% 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 Washington Park?

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

To see how Washington Park 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 Washington Park's B- ISP Report Card and 59 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.