Internet Providers in North Carolina
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North Carolina is steeped in history, as it is most notably known as the birthplace of aviation. History, arts and culture, beaches and the Smoky Mountains bring in tourists and residents alike to North Carolina. It is also a well-connected state, where all residents have access to two or more broadband internet providers statewide. Enter your city below to find the best internet plans and prices near you.
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Find Your SpeedInternet Coverage in North Carolina
13
providers available
100%
can access a broadband service
94%
of the population has speeds of 100+ Mbps
91%
of the population has speeds of 250+ Mbps
39%
of the population has speeds of 1000+ Mbps
State coverage by connection type
| Provider | Average Download Speed | Max Download Speed | Serviceability % | Connection Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 1% | Cable, Fiber |
| Xfinity | 987 Mbps | 987 Mbps | 1% | Cable |
| Spectrum | 947 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 34% | Cable, Fiber |
| Xtream powered by Mediacom | 582 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 2% | Cable |
| Suddenlink | 301 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 4% | Cable |
| Verizon | 258 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 1% | DSL, Fixed Wireless |
| AT&T | 94 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 49% | DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless |
| Windstream | 72 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 14% | Cable, DSL, Fiber |
| Viasat | 69 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 38% | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 39 Mbps | 940 Mbps | 35% | DSL, Fiber |
| Frontier | 39 Mbps | 115 Mbps | 8% | DSL, Fiber |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 34% | Satellite |
| Provider | Cox |
|---|---|
| Average Download Speed | 1000 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1000 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 1% |
| Connection Types | Cable, Fiber |
| Provider | Xfinity |
| Average Download Speed | 987 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 987 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 1% |
| Connection Types | Cable |
| Provider | Spectrum |
| Average Download Speed | 947 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1000 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 34% |
| Connection Types | Cable, Fiber |
| Provider | Xtream powered by Mediacom |
| Average Download Speed | 582 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1000 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 2% |
| Connection Types | Cable |
| Provider | Suddenlink |
| Average Download Speed | 301 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1000 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 4% |
| Connection Types | Cable |
| Provider | Verizon |
| Average Download Speed | 258 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 300 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 1% |
| Connection Types | DSL, Fixed Wireless |
| Provider | AT&T |
| Average Download Speed | 94 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1000 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 49% |
| Connection Types | DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless |
| Provider | Windstream |
| Average Download Speed | 72 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1000 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 14% |
| Connection Types | Cable, DSL, Fiber |
| Provider | Viasat |
| Average Download Speed | 69 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 100 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 38% |
| Connection Types | Satellite |
| Provider | CenturyLink |
| Average Download Speed | 39 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 940 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 35% |
| Connection Types | DSL, Fiber |
| Provider | Frontier |
| Average Download Speed | 39 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 115 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 8% |
| Connection Types | DSL, Fiber |
| Provider | HughesNet |
| Average Download Speed | 25 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 25 Mbps |
| Serviceability % | 34% |
| Connection Types | Satellite |
Data Sourced: 08/05/22
Top Providers in North Carolina
- Speeds up to 5 Gbps
- No contract required
- Save by bundling with TV
- Nationwide WiFi hotspots
- Unlimited data included
- No annual contracts
- Symmetrical fiber speeds
- Unlimited data included
- No annual contracts
North Carolina Internet at a Glance
In North Carolina, 100% of residents have access to at least two internet providers. You’ll find that DSL internet, cable internet, and satellite internet are the most accessible internet connection types in the state. The average internet speed in North Carolina is about 115 Mpbs.
That’s enough to support multiple users and devices, online gaming, and video streaming. Although somewhat limited in North Carolina, fiber internet is growing in availability as providers upgrade their networks. To find and compare affordable providers near you, enter your zip code here.
Pros
Decent assortment of connection types in North Carolina
There are at least 2 providers available to all residents
Cons
Only about 90% or residents have access to broadband
Somewhat slower than average speed at 115 Mbps
All Internet Providers in North Carolina
| Provider | Starting Price | Max Download Speed | Data Caps | Check Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | $49.99/mo. | 1000 Mbps | Yes | Check Availability |
| Xfinity | $19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo. | 50 Mbps – 3000 Mbps | Yes | Check Availability |
| Spectrum | $49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo. | 300 Mbps – 1000 Mbps | No | Check Availability |
| Xtream powered by Mediacom | $19.99/mo.* | 1000 Mbps | Yes | Check Availability |
| Suddenlink | $29.99/mo. | 940 Mbps | Yes | Check Availability |
| Verizon | $89.99/mo. | 940 Mbps | No | Check Availability |
| AT&T | $55/mo. – $80/mo. | 300 Mbps – 940 Mbps | No | Check Availability |
| Windstream | $39.99/mo. | 1000Mbps | No | Check Availability |
| Viasat | $64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo. | 25 Mbps – 150 Mbps | No | Check Availability |
| CenturyLink | $70/mo. | 940 Mbps | No | Check Availability |
| Frontier | $49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill | 5000 Mbps | No | Check Availability |
| HughesNet | $44.99/mo. | 25 Mbps | No | Check Availability |
| Provider | Cox |
|---|---|
| Starting Price | $49.99/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 1000 Mbps |
| Data Caps | Yes |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | Xfinity |
| Starting Price | $19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 50 Mbps – 3000 Mbps |
| Data Caps | Yes |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | Spectrum |
| Starting Price | $49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 300 Mbps – 1000 Mbps |
| Data Caps | No |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | Xtream powered by Mediacom |
| Starting Price | $19.99/mo.* |
| Max Download Speed | 1000 Mbps |
| Data Caps | Yes |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | Suddenlink |
| Starting Price | $29.99/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 940 Mbps |
| Data Caps | Yes |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | Verizon |
| Starting Price | $89.99/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 940 Mbps |
| Data Caps | No |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | AT&T |
| Starting Price | $55/mo. – $80/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 300 Mbps – 940 Mbps |
| Data Caps | No |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | Windstream |
| Starting Price | $39.99/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 1000Mbps |
| Data Caps | No |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | Viasat |
| Starting Price | $64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 25 Mbps – 150 Mbps |
| Data Caps | No |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | CenturyLink |
| Starting Price | $70/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 940 Mbps |
| Data Caps | No |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | Frontier |
| Starting Price | $49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill |
| Max Download Speed | 5000 Mbps |
| Data Caps | No |
| Check Availability | |
| Provider | HughesNet |
| Starting Price | $44.99/mo. |
| Max Download Speed | 25 Mbps |
| Data Caps | No |
| Check Availability | |
FAQ
North Carolina Internet FAQs
North Carolina has multiple internet service providers available. Based on coverage, the best provider in the state is Viasat internet.
There are 13 internet providers in North Carolina. Enter your zip code here to find the best internet options in your area.
Where available, Spectrum internet offers the fastest speeds in North Carolina.
Yes. Multiple North Carolina internet providers allow you to bundle two or more services. For example, Spectrum offers internet, TV, and phone services you can combine into one bill. Explore the best cable and internet bundles on HighSpeedOptions.
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