Internet Providers in Lowell, NC

Internet Access in Lowell, North Carolina

FCC Form 477 data is the backbone of Lowell-area availability facts listed on this page. As of 2022, we've analyzed 1,643 rows of governmental databases on broadband availability within Lowell. Our data analysis team has manually collected pricing details and terms for 264 Internet plans in Lowell. We don't currently have enough speed test information to show how real-world speeds compare to advertised speeds for residents of Lowell. The graphs on this page are scheduled for an update when we have sufficient records to show changes over time.

So far as availability, the average home in Lowell will have 4-5 companies serving their location, or precisely 4.55 providers in each census block.

Taking a look now at network technologies offered within Lowell, the most widespread hardwired broadband Internet connection infrastructures are IPBB and Fiber and Cable, with 84.83% and virtually one hundred percent respectively. TV corporations are where customers look for cable home Internet service, seeing as they can leverage existing coaxial TV wires — which already connect to most homes — to connect customers to the Internet. Cable often makes sense for Lowell residents due to the strong speeds in an attainable price range.

Spectrum is a common second choice to the primary providers (Viasat and HughesNet). They offer virtually one hundred percent availability and a maximum speed of 940 Mbps. Wired broadband isn't the only choice for Internet access in Lowell. fixed wireless providers such as Open Broadband are able to offer 100 Mbps or more over direct wireless links.

Viasat Internet is the most frequently available provider overall. They have Internet coverage for virtually one hundred percent of the area. HughesNet, in contrast, has availability to close to near one hundred percent of residents. The top speed recorded for Viasat is 100 Mbps, while HughesNet offers up to 25 Mbps. In general, anything over 10 megabits per second (Mbps) is sufficient to view standard definition videos on WiFi. However, it may become an issue when multiple people try to use modern services like video chat and multiplayer gaming. Explore our availability maps on this page to compare Internet options on a granular level.