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Internet Providers in Ararat, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Ararat, NC

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 59.9%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 29%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. STMC
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 15.5%
  • Fastlink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.1%
  • Carolina West Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 99.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 29%

Best Internet Providers in Ararat, NC

In Ararat, North Carolina, Spectrum leads the internet service with cable connections covering 59.90% of the area. They offer a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps at a starting price of $49.99 per month. This blend of speed, coverage, and cost makes Spectrum a strong choice for high-speed internet users. Their cable network provides reliable internet for activities like streaming and gaming.

Viasat Internet and EarthLink 5G Home Internet follow. Viasat, a satellite internet provider, guarantees 100% coverage but offers lower speeds of up to 150 Mbps starting at $199.99 per month. In contrast, EarthLink uses 5G technology, covering 29% of the area with speeds up to 100 Mbps for $39.95 per month. This can be a good option where EarthLink’s 5G network is available, offering a balance between speed and cost.

Residents in Ararat enjoy robust internet options, with comprehensive DSL, cable, and satellite services ensuring multiple choices based on their needs and location.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
  • Carolina West Wireless
  • Always ON
99.28%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Fastlink
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • STMC
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Ararat, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ararat, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
99.69%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
64.88000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
99.69%

List of Internet Providers in Ararat, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
STMC Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Fastlink Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Ararat, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Surry Telephone Membership Corporation $44.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Fastlink Communications $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Carolina West Wireless $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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