Barker Heights, North Carolina Broadband Internet Service
Barker Heights, 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 Barker Heights. 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 Barker Heights is Morris Broadband. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Morris Broadband | Cable, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | AT&T | DSL | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 56.7% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Barker Heights 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 Barker Heights are compared to Henderson County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to North Carolina overall?
Average download speeds in Barker Heights of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Henderson County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for North Carolina.
Barker Heights Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Barker Heights is 11% faster than the average in North Carolina and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 68.2% of the Henderson County population
The average internet download speed in Barker Heights is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Barker Heights population
Fiber optic internet is available to 100.0% of Barker Heights residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Barker Heights, NC providing service to at least 15% of the city
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 Barker Heights 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 Morris Broadband as the top provider for Barker Heights, North Carolina.
How do the internet speeds in Barker Heights compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Click through to see how the Barker Heights broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Claremont, Elroy, Kings Mountain, Mayodan, Mountain View, Murraysville, Sawmills
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Barker Heights, North Carolina?
The following zip codes were used: 28792
Who has the fastest internet service in Barker Heights?
Morris Broadband with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Barker Heights.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Barker Heights - AT&T.
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 Barker Heights, NC residents.
Barker Heights 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.
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
Sling
- 50+ channels
- 50 hours of DVR storage
- No annual contracts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices