Who is our top ranked provider in Pumpkin Center NC? [Updated]

Pumpkin Center, North Carolina Broadband Internet Service

Pumpkin Center, NC has a total of 4 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 4 internet service options in Pumpkin Center. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Pumpkin Center is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	70.2%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Pumpkin Center NC Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Pumpkin Center are compared to Onslow County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to North Carolina overall?
Average download speeds in Pumpkin Center of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Onslow County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for North Carolina.

Pumpkin Center Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Pumpkin Center is 7.19 Mbps. This is 12.5% slower than the average in North Carolina and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Pumpkin Center is 36.9% faster than the Onslow County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Pumpkin Center is 7.19 Mbps. This is 56.6% faster than the Onslow County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 96.0% of Onslow County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 15.0% of Onslow County residents
The average internet download speed in Onslow County is 23.59 Mbps based upon 362896 samples taken in the past year

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Pumpkin Center residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Spectrum as the top provider for Pumpkin Center, North Carolina.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Pumpkin Center, North Carolina?

The following zip codes were used: 28546

How do the internet speeds in Pumpkin Center compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Click through to see how the Pumpkin Center broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Havelock, Mcleansville, Reidsville, Robersonville, Summerfield, Thomasville, Troy

Who has the fastest internet service in Pumpkin Center?

Spectrum and CenturyLink with a download speed of 940 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Pumpkin Center.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Pumpkin Center - CenturyLink.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Pumpkin Center, NC residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

Pumpkin Center Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.