Who is our top ranked provider in Walnut Cove NC? [Updated]

Walnut Cove, North Carolina Broadband Internet Service

Walnut Cove, NC has a total of 5 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 5 internet service options in Walnut Cove. 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 Walnut Cove 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	Wilkes	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	64.4%
3	CenturyLink	DSL	40 Mbps	100 Mbps	69.3%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Walnut Cove 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 Walnut Cove are compared to Stokes County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to North Carolina overall?
Average download speeds in Walnut Cove of 36.51 Mbps are faster than the Stokes County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for North Carolina.

Walnut Cove Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Walnut Cove is 5.14 Mbps. This is 37.5% slower than the average in North Carolina and 55.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Walnut Cove is 79.3% faster than the Stokes County average and 12.7% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Walnut Cove is 5.14 Mbps. This is 18.2% faster than the Stokes County average and 55.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 92.1% of Stokes County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 56.1% of Stokes County residents
The average internet download speed in Stokes County is 20.36 Mbps based upon 61840 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 Walnut Cove 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 Walnut Cove, North Carolina.

Who has the fastest internet service in Walnut Cove?

Wilkes with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Walnut Cove.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Walnut Cove, North Carolina?

The following zip codes were used: 27052

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Walnut Cove internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Walnut Cove compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Click through to see how the Walnut Cove broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Alamance, Gibsonville, Ogden, Piney Green, Pittsboro, Rockingham, White Plains

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Walnut Cove - Wilkes.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Walnut Cove, North Carolina?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Walnut Cove.

Walnut Cove 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.