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Best Internet Providers in Elkin, NC

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Top 10 Internet Service Providers in Elkin, NC

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1. Spectrum

70.4% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Cable
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
70.4% Available

2. Brightspeed

93.7% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps DSL, Fiber
Prices Starting At 39.00/mo
93.7% Available

3. Viasat

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
150 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 129.99/mo
100% Available

4. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
100% Available

5. PCSI

16.1% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 44.95/mo
16.1% Available

6. STMC

27.1% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 44.95/mo *
*Requires subscription to telephone service.
27.1% Available

7. UScellular

54.7% Available
Download speeds up to:
25 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
*$60 without Auto Pay And Paperless Billing Discount
54.7% Available

8. Wilkes and RiverStreet

17.3% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 90.00/mo *
*Additional $5 recovery fee is required.
17.3% Available

9. Carolina West Wireless

99.6% Available
Download speeds up to:
25 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 40.00/mo *
*Typical speeds of 6 to 13 Mbps download and 0.388 to 0.99 Mbps upload.
99.6% Available

10. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds from:
50 - 220 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 120.00/mo
100% Available

Best Internet Providers in Elkin

If you're in Elkin, NC and want fast, reliable internet, fiber is the way to go. Piedmont Communications and Surry Telephone Membership Corporation both offer fiber internet, providing speeds up to 1 Gbps. This means smoother streaming, quicker downloads, and a generally better internet experience.

If fiber isn't available in your area, cable is a strong alternative. Spectrum is a top cable provider here, covering 70.4% of Elkin. With speeds reaching up to 1 Gbps, it's perfect for families and heavy streamers.

Finally, there's DSL from Brightspeed, available to a whopping 98.5% of Elkin. It's a solid choice if fiber or cable aren't quite right for you, offering steady speeds at a good price.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Elkin

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Average download speed in Elkin:

255 Mbps

Based on 1,055 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in Elkin

  1. Spectrum - No data caps, fast download speeds in Elkin and most Cable availability
  2. Brightspeed - Fast speeds, most Fiber availability and most DSL availability
  3. Viasat - Most internet coverage in Elkin
  4. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  5. PCSI - Fast downloading
  6. STMC - Fast
  7. UScellular - Fixed wireless up to 25 Mbps
  8. Wilkes and RiverStreet - Fast
  9. Carolina West Wireless - Widely available
  10. Starlink - Coverage

Fastest Internet Providers in Elkin

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

An Overview of Internet Providers in Elkin By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps 70%
PCSI Fiber 1 Gbps 16%
STMC Fiber 1 Gbps 27%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
UScellular Fixed Wireless 195 Mbps 55%
Wilkes and RiverStreet Fiber 1 Gbps 17%
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 100%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 245 Mbps 8%
Brightspeed Fiber 2 Gbps 9%
Brightspeed DSL 60 Mbps 94%
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 150 Mbps 8%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 100%
STMC Fiber 1 Gbps 27%
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps 70%
Wilkes and RiverStreet Fiber 1 Gbps 17%
PCSI Fiber 1 Gbps 16%
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 55%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 100 Mbps 8%
Brightspeed DSL 60 Mbps 94%

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Internet Availability by Connection Type in Elkin

Internet service providers in Elkin use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 74%
Cable - 21%
DSL - 21%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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Free Wireless Internet Access in Elkin, NC

Hotspot
1687 N Bridge St
Elkin, NC 28621
Hotspot
220 W Main St
Elkin, NC 28621
Hotspot
419 Oakland Dr
Elkin, NC 28621

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