| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
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 - 99.79%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 28729 ZIP code 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 28729 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 13% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.410% of those living in the 28729 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 28729 area, and 99.79% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 28729, prices start at $55 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 28729 ZIP code are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 28729 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Etowah’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 28729 ZIP code.
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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 AT&T offers broadband to all households in the 28729 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 $55/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Etowah, $63.33.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Etowah, $3.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 28729 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Etowah's providers, 37 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 HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 28729 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 28729 ZIP 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 Etowah, $63.33.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Etowah, $3.96.
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 28729 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Etowah's providers, 37 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 the 28729 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 28729 ZIP 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 Etowah, $63.33.
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 Etowah, $3.96.
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 28729 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Etowah's providers, 37 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 28729 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 28729. The next fastest internet provider in the 28729 ZIP code is Morris Broadband, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in the 28729 ZIP with service starting at $55/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Etowah, $63.33.
Morris Broadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 28729 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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.
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