Mills River, North Carolina Broadband Internet Service
Mills River, 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 Mills River. 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 Mills River is AT&T. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | AT&T | DSL, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 87.2% |
2 | Morris Broadband | Cable, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 82.3% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Mills River 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 Mills River are compared to Henderson County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to North Carolina overall?
Average download speeds in Mills River of 16.72 Mbps are faster than the Henderson County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for North Carolina.
Mills River Internet Access Facts
DSL internet is available to 68.2% of the Henderson County population
The average internet download speed in Mills River is 16.72 Mbps based upon 15160 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 86.1% of the Mills River population
Fiber optic internet is available to 88.8% of Mills River residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Mills River, NC providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Mills River is 18.9% faster than the Henderson County average and 48.4% 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 Mills River 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 AT&T as the top provider for Mills River, North Carolina.
Who has the fastest internet service in Mills River?
AT&T and Morris Broadband with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Mills River.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Mills River, North Carolina?
The following zip codes were used: 28704, 28732 and 28759
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.
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Mills River 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 Mills River compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Click through to see how the Mills River broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bladenboro, Foxfire, Hudson, Magnolia, Marvin, Windsor, Zebulon
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Mills River - AT&T and Morris Broadband.
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 Mills River, North Carolina?
AT&T provides broadband internet service to 87.2% of Mills River.
Mills River 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