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Best Internet Providers in Tar Heel, NC for You

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Top 13 Internet Service Providers in Tar Heel, NC

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Spectrum 33% Available
Cable
Download speeds up to: 2 Gbps
Plans starting at: $30.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets.
Brightspeed 100% Available
DSL
Download speeds up to: 100 Mbps
Plans starting at: $50.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Viasat 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 150 Mbps
Plans starting at: $69.99/mo*
*Price shown includes promotion; Get $30/mo. off for first 3 months. For new customers only. You must mention this offer when ordering service to receive the discount. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
T-Mobile 41.1% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds from: 87 - 415 Mbps
Plans starting at: $50.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.
Mint Mobile 41.1% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds from: 133 - 415 Mbps
Plans starting at: $30.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Introducing 5G Home MINTernet powered by T-Mobile starting at $30/month
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Introducing 5G Home MINTernet powered by T-Mobile starting at $30/month
Verizon 25.7% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds up to: 300 Mbps
Plans starting at: $35.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
EarthLink 33.4% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds up to: 100 Mbps
Plans starting at: $39.95/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
XNET WiFi 46.1% Available
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to: 2 Gbps
Plans starting at: $65.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
FOCUS Broadband 35.2% Available
Fiber
Download speeds up to: 1 Gbps
Plans starting at: $49.95/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Star Communications 27.8% Available
DSL, Fiber
Download speeds up to: 1 Gbps
Plans starting at: $49.95/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
UScellular 42.7% Available
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to: 25 Mbps
Plans starting at: $50.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Starlink 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 350 Mbps
Plans starting at: $59.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Hughesnet 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 100 Mbps
Plans starting at: $39.99/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
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:

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Best Internet Provider in Tar Heel

  1. Spectrum - No data caps and fast download speeds in Tar Heel
  2. Brightspeed - Most internet coverage in Tar Heel
  3. Viasat - Widely available
  4. T-Mobile - up to 415 Mbps
  5. Mint Mobile - up to 415 Mbps
  6. Verizon - up to 300 Mbps
  7. EarthLink - up to 100 Mbps
  8. XNET WiFi - Fast speeds
  9. FOCUS Broadband - up to 1000 Mbps
  10. Star Communications - Most Fiber availability and most DSL availability
  11. UScellular - up to 25 Mbps
  12. Starlink - Coverage
  13. Hughesnet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL

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
Spectrum Cable 2 Gbps 33%
Brightspeed DSL 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps 41%
Mint Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps 41%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 26%
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps 33%
XNET Fixed Wireless 2 Gbps 46%
FOCUS Broadband Fiber 1 Gbps 35%
Star Communications DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps 28%
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 43%
Starlink Satellite 350 Mbps 100%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
Viasat Satellite 35 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps 29%
HughesNet Satellite 25 Mbps 100%

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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?

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