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Best Internet Providers in Tar Heel, NC

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Top 10 Internet Service Providers in Tar Heel, NC

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1. Spectrum

58.7% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Cable, Fiber
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
58.7% Available

2. Viasat

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
150 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 149.99/mo
100% Available

3. EarthLink

33.4% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 39.95/mo
33.4% Available

4. HughesNet

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

5. Brightspeed

51.2% Available
Download speeds up to:
80 Mbps DSL
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
51.2% Available

6. FOCUS Broadband

28.1% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 49.95/mo
28.1% Available

7. Star Communications

17.9% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Fiber, DSL
Prices Starting At 49.95/mo
17.9% Available

8. UScellular

42.2% Available
Download speeds up to:
25 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
*$60 without Auto Pay And Paperless Billing Discount
42.2% Available

9. Starlink

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

10. Always ON

33.4% Available
Download speeds from:
25 - 150 Mbps Fixed Wireless
33.4% Available

Best Internet Providers in Tar Heel

If you’re in Tar Heel, NC, and hunting for the best internet options, start by going for fiber. With Spectrum covering a solid 58.7% of the area and offering blistering speeds of up to 1 Gbps for $50 a month, it's a go-to choice for seamless streaming, gaming, and everything else online. FOCUS Broadband and Star Communications also provide impressive fiber options, with FOCUS available to 28.1% of households and Star covering 13.4%, both delivering speeds up to 1 Gbps.

If fiber isn't available or you have different needs, cable internet is a strong runner-up. Spectrum also provides cable internet, which matches the fiber offer with speeds of up to 1 Gbps starting at the same price of $50 monthly.

For those interested in wireless flexibility, EarthLink 5G Home Internet covers 33.4% of Tar Heel and offers speeds up to 100 Mbps for $39.95 a month, making it a competitive option for those preferring or requiring wireless solutions.

Lastly, if you're considering DSL, Brightspeed covers over half of Tar Heel (51.2%), delivering download speeds up to 80 Mbps at a monthly rate of $50.

Explore these options and sign up for the plan that best fits your needs to get connected now!

Internet Provider Store Locations in Tar Heel

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Average download speed in Tar Heel:

1 Mbps

Based on 5 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in Tar Heel

  1. Spectrum - No data caps, fast download speeds in Tar Heel, most Fiber availability and most Cable availability
  2. Viasat - Most internet coverage in Tar Heel
  3. EarthLink - 5g internet up to 100 Mbps
  4. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  5. Brightspeed - Most DSL availability
  6. FOCUS Broadband - Fast speeds
  7. Star Communications - Fast downloading
  8. UScellular - Fixed wireless up to 25 Mbps
  9. Starlink - Widely available
  10. Always ON - Fixed wireless up to 150 Mbps

Fastest Internet Providers in Tar Heel

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 Tar Heel By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
FOCUS Broadband Fiber 1 Gbps 28%
Star Communications DSL 10 Mbps 18%
Star Communications Fiber 1 Gbps 13%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
UScellular Fixed Wireless 195 Mbps 42%
Spectrum Fiber 1 Gbps 59%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps 33%
Brightspeed DSL 80 Mbps 51%
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 33%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
FOCUS Broadband Fiber 1 Gbps 28%
Star Communications DSL 10 Mbps 18%
Star Communications Fiber 1 Gbps 13%
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 42%
Brightspeed DSL 80 Mbps 51%
Spectrum Fiber 1 Gbps 59%

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Internet Availability by Connection Type in Tar Heel

Internet service providers in Tar Heel 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.

Cable - 31%
DSL - 31%

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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