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Internet Providers in Benson, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Benson, NC
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Brightspeed
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 49.9%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster 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. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 32.5%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 25.8%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 22.1%
  • 6. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 32.5%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 47.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Benson, NC

Brightspeed dominates as the main internet service provider in Benson, North Carolina. It offers both DSL and fiber connections, with speeds up to 940 Mbps. Plans start at $49 per month, offering a mix of affordability and speed. Brightspeed covers 81.60% of Benson, giving most residents access to its services. With options for high-speed fiber and traditional DSL, users can select a plan that fits their needs and budget. Its expansive coverage makes Brightspeed a practical choice for many, providing high speeds at reasonable prices.

Spectrum ranks second in Benson with cable internet, offering download speeds up to 1 Gbps. Its plans begin at $49.99 per month. However, Spectrum covers only 49.90% of the town. Despite this, Spectrum's higher speeds may attract users needing substantial bandwidth for activities like streaming or gaming. Benson's internet landscape is diverse, featuring DSL, fiber, cable, fixed wireless, and satellite options. While Brightspeed covers more of the area, Spectrum still appeals to those within its range due to its faster speeds.

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
47.68%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Brightspeed
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
49.86%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Benson, North Carolina

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Benson, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Benson, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
23.34%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
51.18000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
7.02%

Internet Providers in Benson, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Brightspeed $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
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 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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

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