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

Best Northlakes Internet Service Providers

Northlakes, 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 Northlakes. 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 Northlakes 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	100.0%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	CenturyLink	DSL	60 Mbps	5 Mbps	25.8%
5	Wilkes	wireless	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	15.8%

Northlakes 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 Northlakes 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 Northlakes compare to Caldwell County? The average speed in Northlakes is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Caldwell County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the North Carolina average of 29.11 Mbps.

Northlakes Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Northlakes is 50% faster than the Caldwell County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Northlakes is 7.19 Mbps. This is 56.6% faster than the Caldwell County average and 38% 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 Northlakes is 11% faster than the average in North Carolina and 0.3% 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 Northlakes 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 Northlakes, North Carolina.

Who has the fastest internet service in Northlakes?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 28601 and 28630

How do the internet speeds in Northlakes compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Click through to see how the Northlakes broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cherokee, Dana, Farmville, Gaston, Kill Devil Hills, Reidsville, Stoneville

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 Northlakes, North Carolina?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Northlakes.

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.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Northlakes 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

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Northlakes - CenturyLink.

Northlakes 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.