Best Internet Providers in Durham, NC
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Top 9 Internet Service Providers in Durham, NC
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1. AT&T
39.8% Available
2. Spectrum
92.1% Available
3. Frontier
61.6% Available
Download speeds from:
Prices Starting At
29.99/mo
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200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
DSL, Fiber
**Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds.
4. Viasat
100% Available
Download speeds up to:
Prices Starting At
149.99/mo
150 Mbps
Satellite
5. HughesNet
100% Available
Download speeds up to:
Prices Starting At
49.99/mo
100 Mbps
Satellite
6. Google Fiber
30.2% Available
Download speeds up to:
Prices Starting At
70.00/mo
8 Gbps
Fiber
7. Starlink
100% Available
Download speeds from:
Prices Starting At
120.00/mo
50 - 220 Mbps
Satellite
8. Verizon
42.1% Available
Download speeds up to:
Prices Starting At
50.00/mo
50 Mbps
5G Internet
9. Always ON
57.8% Available
Internet Provider Store Locations in Durham
Compare Internet Providers in Nearby Cities:
Bahama, Butner, Carrboro, Cary, Chapel Hill, Creedmoor, Efland, Hillsborough, Morrisville, Rougemont
Average download speed in Durham:
189 Mbps
Based on 32,731 speed tests
Best Internet Provider in Durham
- AT&T - Most Fiber availability and most DSL availability
- Spectrum - No data caps and most Cable availability
- Frontier - Budget friendly option
- Viasat - Most internet coverage in Durham
- HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
- Google Fiber - Fast download speeds in Durham
- Starlink - Widely available
- Verizon - 5g internet up to 50 Mbps
- Always ON - Fixed wireless up to 150 Mbps
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 Durham By Connection
| Provider | Connection | Download speeds up to | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Fiber | 5 Gbps | 40% |
| AT&T | IPBB | 100 Mbps | 27% |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1 Gbps | 92% |
| Frontier | Fiber | Call For Details | 12% |
| Frontier | DSL | Call For Details | 62% |
| Google Fiber | Fiber | 8 Gbps | 30% |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 100% |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | 100% |
| Spectrum | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 3% |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | 100% |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 300 Mbps | 42% |
| Always ON | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | 58% |
| Provider | Connection | Download speeds up to | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 100% |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | 100% |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | 100% |
| AT&T | Fiber | 5 Gbps | 40% |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1 Gbps | 92% |
| Frontier | DSL | Call For Details | 62% |
| Spectrum | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 3% |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 50 Mbps | 42% |
| Open Broadband | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | 1% |
| Google Fiber | Fiber | 8 Gbps | 30% |
| AT&T | IPBB | 100 Mbps | 27% |
Internet Availability by Connection Type in Durham
Internet service providers in Durham 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 - 94%
Cable - 48%
DSL - 48%
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 Durham, NC
4409 Bennett Memorial Rd
Durham, NC
27705
326 E Main St
Durham, NC
27701
119 Orange St
Durham, NC
27701
3325 Chapel Hill Blvd
Durham, NC
27701
201 E Main St
Durham, NC
27701
201 N Roxboro St
Durham, NC
27701
1034 Sherwood Dr
Durham, NC
27705
807 S Duke St
Durham, NC
27701
519 E Main St
Durham, NC
27701
2415 Glennbrook Dr
Durham, NC
27704
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