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Internet and Broadband in Sparta, NC
Households with a broadband subscription, by type. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households with broadband
- 78.2%
- North Carolina 90.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 71.2%
- North Carolina 76.2%
- Cellular data plan only
- 6.4%
- North Carolina 10.4%
- No internet access
- 21.4%
- North Carolina 7.5%
Sparta has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Internet subscriptions by type
957 households. A household can have more than one type.
- Any internet subscription74878.2%
- Broadband of any type74878.2%
- Cable, fiber optic or DSL68171.2%
- Satellite101.0%
- Cellular data plan only616.4%
- Internet access without a subscription40.4%
- No internet access20521.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta, NC | 78.2% | 71.2% | 6.4% | 21.4% |
| Alleghany County | 80.5% | 71.2% | 6.7% | 17.5% |
| 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 Sparta, NC?
- 78.2% of households in Sparta, NC have a broadband internet subscription, and 21.4% have no internet access.
- How does Sparta compare with North Carolina?
- The households with broadband in Sparta is 78.2%, compared with 90.1% for North Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates