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

Silver City, North Carolina Broadband Internet Service

Silver City, 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 Silver City. 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 Silver City 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	CenturyLink	DSL	60 Mbps	5 Mbps	49.4%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Silver City 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 Silver City 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

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Silver City compare to Hoke County? The average speed in Silver City is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Hoke County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the North Carolina average of 29.11 Mbps.

Silver City Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Hoke County is 18.61 Mbps based upon 83912 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Silver City is 7.19 Mbps. This is 12.5% slower than the average in North Carolina and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Silver City is 73.6% faster than the Hoke County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Silver City is 7.19 Mbps. This is 150.5% faster than the Hoke County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 80.8% of Hoke County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 13.4% of Hoke County residents

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 Silver City 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 Silver City, North Carolina.

Who has the fastest internet service in Silver City?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 28376

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 Silver City 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 Silver City compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Click through to see how the Silver City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bessemer City, Broadway, Burgaw, Fairfield Harbour, Leland, Liberty, Red Springs

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Silver City, North Carolina population.

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 Silver City, North Carolina?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Silver City.

Silver City 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.