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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Internet 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

43%

Fiber access

92%

Cable access

90%

DSL access

100%

Satellite access

ProviderAverage Download SpeedMax Download SpeedServiceability %Connection Types
Cox1000 Mbps1000 Mbps1%Cable, Fiber
Xfinity987 Mbps987 Mbps1%Cable
Spectrum947 Mbps1000 Mbps34%Cable, Fiber
Xtream powered by Mediacom582 Mbps1000 Mbps2%Cable
Suddenlink301 Mbps1000 Mbps4%Cable
Verizon258 Mbps300 Mbps1%DSL, Fixed Wireless
AT&T94 Mbps1000 Mbps49%DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
Windstream72 Mbps1000 Mbps14%Cable, DSL, Fiber
Viasat69 Mbps100 Mbps38%Satellite
CenturyLink39 Mbps940 Mbps35%DSL, Fiber
Frontier39 Mbps115 Mbps8%DSL, Fiber
HughesNet25 Mbps25 Mbps34%Satellite
ProviderCox
Average Download Speed1000 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %1%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderXfinity
Average Download Speed987 Mbps
Max Download Speed987 Mbps
Serviceability %1%
Connection TypesCable
ProviderSpectrum
Average Download Speed947 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %34%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderXtream powered by Mediacom
Average Download Speed582 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %2%
Connection TypesCable
ProviderSuddenlink
Average Download Speed301 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %4%
Connection TypesCable
ProviderVerizon
Average Download Speed258 Mbps
Max Download Speed300 Mbps
Serviceability %1%
Connection TypesDSL, Fixed Wireless
ProviderAT&T
Average Download Speed94 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %49%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
ProviderWindstream
Average Download Speed72 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %14%
Connection TypesCable, DSL, Fiber
ProviderViasat
Average Download Speed69 Mbps
Max Download Speed100 Mbps
Serviceability %38%
Connection TypesSatellite
ProviderCenturyLink
Average Download Speed39 Mbps
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Serviceability %35%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber
ProviderFrontier
Average Download Speed39 Mbps
Max Download Speed115 Mbps
Serviceability %8%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber
ProviderHughesNet
Average Download Speed25 Mbps
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Serviceability %34%
Connection TypesSatellite

Data Sourced: 08/05/22

Top Providers in North Carolina

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  • Nationwide WiFi hotspots
  • Unlimited data included
  • No annual contracts
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  • 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

ProviderStarting PriceMax Download SpeedData CapsCheck Availability
Cox$49.99/mo.1000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Xfinity$19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo.50 Mbps – 3000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Spectrum$49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo.300 Mbps – 1000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Xtream powered by Mediacom$19.99/mo.*1000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Suddenlink$29.99/mo.940 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Verizon$89.99/mo.940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
AT&T$55/mo. – $80/mo.300 Mbps – 940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Windstream$39.99/mo.1000MbpsNoCheck Availability
Viasat$64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo.25 Mbps – 150 MbpsNoCheck Availability
CenturyLink$70/mo.940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Frontier$49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill5000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
HughesNet$44.99/mo.25 MbpsNoCheck Availability
ProviderCox
Starting Price$49.99/mo.
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderXfinity
Starting Price$19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo.
Max Download Speed50 Mbps – 3000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderSpectrum
Starting Price$49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo.
Max Download Speed300 Mbps – 1000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderXtream powered by Mediacom
Starting Price$19.99/mo.*
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderSuddenlink
Starting Price$29.99/mo.
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderVerizon
Starting Price$89.99/mo.
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderAT&T
Starting Price$55/mo. – $80/mo.
Max Download Speed300 Mbps – 940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderWindstream
Starting Price$39.99/mo.
Max Download Speed1000Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderViasat
Starting Price$64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo.
Max Download Speed25 Mbps – 150 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderCenturyLink
Starting Price$70/mo.
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderFrontier
Starting Price$49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill
Max Download Speed5000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderHughesNet
Starting Price$44.99/mo.
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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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.