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

Sunset Beach, NC High Speed Internet Service

Sunset Beach, NC has a total of 3 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 3 internet service options in Sunset Beach. 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 Sunset Beach is Atlantic Telephone Membership. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Atlantic Telephone Membership	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	100 Mbps	100.0%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Sunset Beach 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

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Sunset Beach compare to Brunswick County? The average speed in Sunset Beach is 81.26 Mbps which is faster than Brunswick County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the North Carolina average of 29.11 Mbps.

Sunset Beach Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 1.3% of the Brunswick County population
The average internet download speed in Sunset Beach is 81.26 Mbps based upon 1928 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.6% of the Sunset Beach population
Fiber optic internet is available to 10.1% of Sunset Beach residents
There are 3 residential internet providers in Sunset Beach, NC providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Sunset Beach is 84.8% faster than the Brunswick County average and 150.8% faster 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 Sunset Beach 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 Atlantic Telephone Membership as the top provider for Sunset Beach, North Carolina.

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

Click through to see how the Sunset Beach broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Badin, Boiling Spring Lakes, Kernersville, Pilot Mountain, Roanoke Rapids, Spindale, Valdese

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

The following zip codes were used: 28467, 28468 and 28469

Who has the fastest internet service in Sunset Beach?

Atlantic Telephone Membership with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Sunset Beach.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Sunset Beach, North Carolina.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 3 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Sunset Beach, NC residents.

Sunset Beach 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.