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Internet and Broadband in Murphy, NC
Households with a broadband subscription, by type. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households with broadband
- 61.1%
- North Carolina 90.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 45.7%
- North Carolina 76.2%
- Cellular data plan only
- 10.7%
- North Carolina 10.4%
- No internet access
- 33.1%
- North Carolina 7.5%
Murphy has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Internet subscriptions by type
792 households. A household can have more than one type.
- Any internet subscription49362.2%
- Broadband of any type48461.1%
- Cable, fiber optic or DSL36245.7%
- Satellite8410.6%
- Cellular data plan only8510.7%
- Internet access without a subscription374.7%
- No internet access26233.1%
To see which providers serve a specific address, use the FCC National Broadband Map at broadbandmap.fcc.gov.
How it compares
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| Area | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy, NC | 61.1% | 45.7% | 10.7% | 33.1% |
| Cherokee County | 83.6% | 62.8% | 9.0% | 13.6% |
| North Carolina | 90.1% | 76.2% | 10.4% | 7.5% |
| United States | 91.0% | 75.6% | 11.5% | 6.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the broadband subscription rate in Murphy, NC?
- 61.1% of households in Murphy, NC have a broadband internet subscription, and 33.1% have no internet access.
- How does Murphy compare with North Carolina?
- The households with broadband in Murphy is 61.1%, compared with 90.1% for North Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates