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Internet Providers in Cherokee, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Cherokee, NC

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 31.1%
  • 4. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 41%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 10%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 34.6%

Best Internet Providers in Cherokee, NC

Cherokee, North Carolina boasts a plethora of high-speed internet providers, with Viasat Internet, Hughesnet, and Starlink ruling the roost. Viasat Internet tops the list and uses a satellite connection to deliver complete 100% coverage to the community. It promises a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps and features plans starting at a monthly rate of $49.99, facilitating robust connectivity even in regions devoid of fiber, cable, or DSL.

Closely trailing Viasat is Hughesnet, another provider relying on satellite technology to guarantee full 100% coverage. With identical plans starting at $49.99 per month, Hughesnet offers a maximum download speed of just 25 Mbps, lower than Viasat.

Rounding off the big three is Starlink. Similar to its counterparts, it provides 100% satellite coverage across Cherokee. With plans commencing at $90 per month, Starlink's download speed fluctuates between 50 to 220 Mbps, depending on your specific location.

Ultimately, the choice boils down to what the consumer values more - speedy downloads or wallet-friendly plans. But it's clear that in Cherokee, satellite coverage reigns supreme, keeping the entire community intimately connected.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
41.03%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Frontier
  • Starlink
100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Cherokee, NC

Provider Connection Types in Cherokee, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Cherokee, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
5.26%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
0.96%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
2.52%

List of Internet Providers in Cherokee, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Cherokee, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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