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Internet providers in High Point, NC
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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. As of Jun 1, 2020.
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At 100%, broadband coverage in High Point 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 High Point area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of High Point residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 80% of those living in High Point.
There are five internet providers serving the High Point area, and 98.78% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among High Point's five internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in High Point
The largest internet providers in High Point are Spectrum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to High Point.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all High Point residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. High Point’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of High Point residents.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 1, 2020.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in High Point covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but High Point residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in High Point, $46.25.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in High Point, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in High Point. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all High Point's providers, 353 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in High Point covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of High Point 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in High Point, $46.25.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in High Point, $0.63.
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 High Point. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all High Point's providers, 353 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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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 1, 2020.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in High Point covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of High Point 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 $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in High Point, $46.25.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in High Point, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in High Point. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all High Point's providers, 353 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in High Point?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in High Point with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.690% of households in High Point. The next fastest internet provider in High Point is North-State Telephone Co. (NC), offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 78% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in High Point?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in High Point with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in High Point, $46.25.
Is fiber internet available in High Point?
North-State Telephone Co. (NC) is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in High Point, covering 78% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in High Point and is available to 2.690% of households.
How do I get cheaper internet?
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.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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.
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