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Internet Providers in Rutherfordton, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Rutherfordton, NC

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 14.4%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 61.3%
  • 5. Skyrunner
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 65%
  • 6. Vyve Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 41.6%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 40.4%
  • PANGAEA Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 16.6%
  • Carolina West Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 59.3%
  • 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: 14.1%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37.6%

Best Internet Providers in Rutherfordton, NC

The AT&T Internet service is a major player among internet providers in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Using both IPBB and fixed wireless connection types, the company covers about 38% of the area. Though not providing total coverage, AT&T makes up for it with a 100 Mbps download speed. The service is priced at an affordable $55 per month.

Looking deeper into the Rutherfordton's internet provider scene, you'll find two satellite providers, Viasat and Hughesnet, laying claim to comprehensive coverage. Viasat offers 100% coverage to Rutherfordton with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. Plans commence at $49.99 per month, providing high-speed internet access almost everywhere in the area.

Hughesnet also offers blanket coverage, similar to Viasat, ensuring service for every resident. However, it provides a reduced maximum download speed of 25 Mbps. Just as Viasat, it has a starting cost of $49.99 per month. These broad satellite coverage ensure that the entire town, including areas not accessed by DSL, cable, or fiber, stays 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
  • Carolina West Wireless
  • Always ON
59.28%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • AT&T
  • Skyrunner
  • PANGAEA Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Vyve Broadband
41.56%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Rutherfordton, NC

Provider Connection Types in Rutherfordton, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Rutherfordton, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
42.059999999999995%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
42.199999999999996%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
16.82%

List of Internet Providers in Rutherfordton, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Skyrunner Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
PANGAEA Internet Fiber 500 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Rutherfordton, 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
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Vyve Broadband $25/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Carolina West Wireless $40/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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