Laurel Park, North Carolina Broadband Internet Service

Laurel Park, 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 Laurel Park. 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 Laurel Park is Morris Broadband. A summary of all the results:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1Morris BroadbandCable, Fiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps100.0%
2AT&TDSL, Fiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps70.9%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Laurel Park 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.

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Broadband Internet Speeds

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

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Laurel Park Internet Access Facts

  • DSL internet is available to 86.4% of Laurel Park residents

  • There are 4 residential internet providers in Laurel Park, NC providing service to at least 15% of the city

  • The average download speed in Laurel Park 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 Laurel Park is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Laurel Park population

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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 Laurel Park 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 Laurel Park, North Carolina.

Who has the fastest internet service in Laurel Park?

Morris Broadband and AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Laurel Park.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Laurel Park, North Carolina?

The following zip codes were used: 28739 and 28791

What internet download speed do I need?

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

Speed Devices Typical Usage
25+ Mbps1-2 devicesWeb browsing
Music streaming
HD video streaming
100+ Mbps3-5 devicesVideo conferencing
4K video streaming
Online gaming
1000+ Mbps6+ devicesMultiple video or 4K streams
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How do the internet speeds in Laurel Park compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Click through to see how the Laurel Park broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Brogden, Burnsville, Kitty Hawk, Laurinburg, Mars Hill, Rutherford College, White Plains

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Laurel Park - Morris Broadband and AT&T.

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 Laurel Park, North Carolina?

Morris Broadband provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Laurel Park.

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.




Laurel Park 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
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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Sling

  • 50+ channels
  • 50 hours of DVR storage
  • No annual contracts
  • Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices
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