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Internet Providers in Ayden, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Ayden, NC

  • 1. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 66.4%
  • 2. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 53.1%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 25.9%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 25.9%
  • 7. Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    5.12 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 35.7%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 81.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 15.3%

Best Internet Providers in Ayden, NC

Brightspeed tops Ayden, North Carolina's internet provider list with DSL and fiber options. It offers speeds up to 100 Mbps at $49 per month and covers 47.30% of the town. This mix suits moderate internet users but might fall short for those needing faster downloads or smooth streaming on multiple devices.

Optimum ranks second, offering cable connections with speeds up to 940 Mbps and a starting price of $40 per month. It reaches 53.10% of Ayden. This makes Optimum appealing for high-demand users who engage in gaming, heavy streaming, or multitasking on several devices.

Ayden’s internet landscape shows 51% fiber, 28% DSL, and 0% cable availability. Optimum’s cable option stands out due to the lack of local cable services. Additionally, 76% fixed wireless and 100% satellite coverage ensure that every resident finds a suitable internet service.

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
  • Viasat
  • UScellular
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • Optimum
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Metronet
35.66%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Ayden, NC

Provider Connection Types in Ayden, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ayden, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
28.04%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
51.480000000000004%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.04%

List of Internet Providers in Ayden, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 100 Mbps
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Metronet Fiber 5.12 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Ayden, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Brightspeed $39/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Metronet $34.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5.12 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
UScellular $50/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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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