Best Granite Falls Internet Service Providers
Granite Falls, 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 Granite Falls. 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 Granite Falls is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Spectrum | Cable | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 99.3% |
2 | CenturyLink | DSL, Fiber | 940 Mbps | 940 Mbps | 63.4% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Granite Falls NC Internet Access Options
More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Granite Falls which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Granite Falls compare to Caldwell County? The average speed in Granite Falls is 21.56 Mbps which is faster than Caldwell County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the North Carolina average of 29.11 Mbps.
Granite Falls Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Granite Falls is 0.1% faster than the Caldwell County average and 33.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Granite Falls is 3 Mbps. This is 34.6% slower than the Caldwell County average and 74.1% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 97.3% of Caldwell County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 20.9% of Caldwell County residents
The average internet download speed in Caldwell County is 21.54 Mbps based upon 104248 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Granite Falls is 25.9% slower than the average in North Carolina and 33.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
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 Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls, North Carolina.
Who has the fastest internet service in Granite Falls?
Spectrum and CenturyLink with a download speed of 940 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Granite Falls.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Granite Falls, North Carolina?
The following zip codes were used: 28630
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Granite Falls internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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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 Granite Falls compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Click through to see how the Granite Falls broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Kill Devil Hills, Moyock, Southmont, Southport, Toast, Wadesboro, Wake Forest
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Granite Falls - CenturyLink.
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 Granite Falls, North Carolina?
Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 99.3% of Granite Falls.
What is cable internet service?
Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.
Granite Falls 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.
Spectrum
- 125+ channels
- Flexible packages
- 85,000 OnDemand titles
- All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
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