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Internet Providers in Sophia, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Sophia, NC

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 74%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 30.8%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 19.8%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    60 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 17.1%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 30.8%
  • Lumos
    Speeds Up To
    8 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 89.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Sophia, NC

In Sophia, North Carolina, Spectrum stands as the leading internet service provider. It offers a cable connection with maximum download speeds of 1 Gbps and covers 74% of the community. At a starting price of $49.99 per month, Spectrum provides a mix of high speed and reasonable rates, making it ideal for households with multiple users or streaming needs. Its extensive coverage and speed make it a reliable choice for many residents.

Viasat Internet follows as the second provider with satellite coverage that spans 100% of Sophia. Although it ensures connectivity in the most remote areas, its maximum speed of 150 Mbps and starting price of $149.99 per month make it a pricier option best suited for areas without other choices. EarthLink 5G Home Internet takes the third spot, offering speeds up to 100 Mbps at a more affordable starting price of $39.95 per month. However, its coverage reaches only 19.80% of the community, making it accessible to fewer residents. In Sophia, residents can balance speed, coverage, and cost with these varied internet options.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Lumos
89.44%

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Provider Connection Types in Sophia, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sophia, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
4.53%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
74.91%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
65.16999999999999%

List of Internet Providers in Sophia, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 60 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Lumos Fiber, DSL 8 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Sophia, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $149.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 60 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Lumos $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 8 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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