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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 99% |
Morris Broadband  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Morris Broadband | - | - | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.19%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Cullowhee is comparable to the rest of North Carolina - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Cullowhee area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Cullowhee residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 100% of those living in Cullowhee.
There are four internet providers serving the Cullowhee area, and 99.19% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cullowhee's four internet providers, prices start at $64.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Cullowhee are Frontier, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Cullowhee.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Cullowhee residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Cullowhee’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Cullowhee residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to all households in Cullowhee covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Cullowhee to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Cullowhee, $59.99.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Cullowhee covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Cullowhee where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cullowhee, $59.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cullowhee, $3.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Cullowhee. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Cullowhee's providers, 19 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Cullowhee covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Cullowhee where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Cullowhee, $59.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cullowhee, $3.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Cullowhee. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cullowhee's providers, 19 Mbps.
Morris Broadband is the fastest internet provider in Cullowhee with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Cullowhee. The next fastest internet provider in Cullowhee is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Cullowhee with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cullowhee, $59.99.
Morris Broadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Cullowhee, covering 100% of the city.
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