Compare Etowah internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Etowah – 61 Mbps
NC – 122 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Etowah – 11 Mbps
NC – 44 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Etowah.
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Shop the best Etowah internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
Morris Broadband | $60.95 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
Morris Broadband | $60.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 94% |
HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
BendBroadband | - | 100 - 1 Mbps | Wireless | 12% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.80%
2 providers - 93.68%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Etowah 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 Etowah area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Etowah residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 95% of those living in Etowah.
There are five internet providers serving the Etowah area, and 93.68% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Etowah's five internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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AT&T | 29 Mbps | 9 Mbps | DSL |
Morris Broadband | 148 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Etowah.
The largest internet providers in Etowah are AT&T and Morris Broadband bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Etowah.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Etowah residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Morris Broadband, which covers 95% of the area. Etowah’s third most-available internet provider, Morris Broadband, offers fiber-optic to around 94% of Etowah residents.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Etowah covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Etowah 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 AT&T start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Etowah, $52.73.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Etowah, $2.20.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Etowah. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Etowah's providers, 303 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Morris Broadband offers broadband to nearly all households in Etowah covering 95% of the area.
Morris Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Etowah residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Morris Broadband start at $60.95/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Etowah, $52.73.
Morris Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.44 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Etowah, $2.20.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Morris Broadband offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Etowah. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Etowah's providers, 303 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Morris Broadband offers broadband to nearly all households in Etowah covering 94% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Morris Broadband is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Etowah than other internet types.
Internet prices for Morris Broadband start at $60.95/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Etowah, $52.73.
Morris Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.44 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Etowah, $2.20.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Morris Broadband offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Etowah. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Etowah's providers, 303 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Etowah, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Etowah, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Etowah and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Etowah at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Etowah at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Etowah residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Morris Broadband is the fastest internet provider in Etowah with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Etowah. The next fastest internet provider in Etowah is Morris Broadband, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 95% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Etowah with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Etowah, $52.73.
Morris Broadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Etowah, covering 94% of the city.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.