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Internet Providers in Penrose, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Penrose, 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. Comporium
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 63.2%
  • 4. Skyrunner
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 78.2%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 61.2%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 21.1%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 51.9%

Best Internet Providers in Penrose, NC

In Penrose, North Carolina, Viasat Internet tops the list with its comprehensive satellite coverage and impressive maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps. At a starting price of $99.99 per month, Viasat ensures every resident can access its services, making it a dependable choice for the community. The satellite connection extends its reach to remote areas where other types may falter.

HughesNet also provides full satellite coverage in Penrose. It offers a solid maximum download speed of 100 Mbps and a more affordable starting price of $49.99 per month, presenting a budget-friendly alternative to Viasat.

Always ON uses fixed wireless to cover 51.90% of Penrose. While it offers a lower maximum download speed of 25 Mbps and starts at $60 per month, it remains a viable option in regions where fixed wireless is practical.

Penrose residents can choose from a diverse mix of providers based on their speed, cost, and connection needs.

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
  • Skyrunner
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
78.24%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Comporium
63.239999999999995%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Penrose, NC

Provider Connection Types in Penrose, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Penrose, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
15.409999999999998%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
67.81%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
12.790000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Penrose, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Comporium Cable, DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Skyrunner Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Penrose, 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
Comporium Communications $39.94/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, DSL, Fiber
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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