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

Marion, NC High Speed Internet Service

Marion, 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 Marion. 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 Marion 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	89.7%
2	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	47.8%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Marion 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 Marion which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Marion are compared to McDowell County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to North Carolina overall?
Average download speeds in Marion of 38.11 Mbps are faster than the McDowell County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for North Carolina.

Marion Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Marion is 38.11 Mbps based upon 40656 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 78.0% of McDowell County residents
Cable internet is available to 90.1% of the Marion population
Fiber optic internet is available to 22.7% of McDowell County residents
DSL internet is available to 56.7% of Marion residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Marion, 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 Marion 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 Marion, North Carolina.

Who has the fastest internet service in Marion?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Marion.

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

The following zip codes were used: 28752

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Marion 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 Marion compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Click through to see how the Marion broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Biltmore Forest, Cove Creek, Laurel Park, Ogden, Pumpkin Center, Richlands, West Canton

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Marion - Frontier.

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 Marion, North Carolina?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 89.7% of Marion.

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.

Marion 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.