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Internet Providers in Burlington, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Burlington, NC

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 72.4%
    Burlington speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    * See **
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 87.5%
    Burlington speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 50.2%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Lumos
    Speeds Up To
    8 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 11.4%
  • 7. Open Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.3%
  • 8. 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: 32.5%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 50.2%

Best Internet Providers in Burlington, NC

Spectrum takes the crown as the go-to internet service provider in Burlington, North Carolina, delivering both cable and fiber connections to a staggering 88% of the city. With a top download speed of 1 Gbps and plans starting from $49.99 a month, it's a powerful choice for speed-thirsty users.

Residents have alternative options in AT&T Internet and T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet. AT&T dips its toes into the Burlington market via IPBB, fiber, and fixed wireless connections, covering a modest 35% of the area. Its top download speed hits a towering 5 Gbps- the fastest in the city. Plans for AT&T kick off at $55 a month.

T-Mobile's 5G Home, on the other hand, blankets 50% of the city with a more wallet-friendly starting price of $50 a month. While its top download speeds fluctuate between 33-245 Mbps, the affordability factor makes it a popular pick.

To put into perspective, the overall internet coverage in Burlington is skewed as follows: DSL at 24%, cable at 88%, fiber at 38%, fixed wireless at 53%, and satellite at 100%. Based on this, it's clear that Spectrum, AT&T Internet, and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet each offer distinct blends of pricing, speed, and availability to meet varying consumer demands.

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
  • Open Broadband
  • Always ON
50.2%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
  • Lumos
87.47%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Burlington, NC

Provider Connection Types in Burlington, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Burlington, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
24.45%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
87.75%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
37.9%

List of Internet Providers in Burlington, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Lumos Fiber 8 Gbps
Open Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Burlington, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $149.99/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
Lumos $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 8 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Open Broadband $49.99/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
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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