Who is our top ranked provider in Lake Norman of Catawba NC? [Updated]

Best Lake Norman of Catawba Internet Service Providers

Lake Norman of Catawba, 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 Lake Norman of Catawba. 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 Lake Norman of Catawba 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	94.3%
2	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	29.0%
3	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	21.7%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Lake Norman of Catawba NC Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Lake Norman of Catawba have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

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

Lake Norman of Catawba Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Lake Norman of Catawba 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 38.1% of the Catawba County population
The average internet download speed in Lake Norman of Catawba is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 94.3% of the Lake Norman of Catawba population
Fiber optic internet is available to 8.3% of Lake Norman of Catawba residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Lake Norman of Catawba, 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 Lake Norman of Catawba 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 Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Lake Norman of Catawba, North Carolina?

The following zip codes were used: 28037, 28609, 28673 and 28682

How do the internet speeds in Lake Norman of Catawba compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Click through to see how the Lake Norman of Catawba broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Ahoskie, Balfour, Durham, Emerald Isle, Mount Holly, River Bend, Sparta

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Lake Norman of Catawba, 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.

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.

Who has the fastest internet service in Lake Norman of Catawba?

AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Lake Norman of Catawba.

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Lake Norman of Catawba - AT&T and CenturyLink.

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.

Lake Norman of Catawba 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.