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Internet Providers in Dover, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Dover, NC

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 11%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 30.8%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 30.8%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42.8%
  • 7. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 18.3%
  • Eastern Carolina Broadband, LLC
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 35.2%

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Best Internet Providers in Dover, NC

In Dover, North Carolina, Brightspeed ranks as the top internet service provider with its DSL connections. Brightspeed covers 89.10% of the area, ensuring many residents have access. Users can enjoy speeds up to 80 Mbps, perfect for streaming and browsing. Starting at $50 per month, Brightspeed offers a balance of speed and coverage. Despite DSL coverage in Dover being 21%, Brightspeed provides substantial value with its large local footprint.

HughesNet secures the second spot by using satellite technology for internet access. HughesNet covers 100% of Dover, ensuring every area has service. With speeds up to 100 Mbps, it supports heavier internet use than typical satellite services. At $49.99 per month, it’s slightly more affordable than Brightspeed. HughesNet’s complete coverage and higher speeds make it a valuable option, especially where DSL isn’t available. HughesNet’s extensive reach ensures reliable internet access throughout the town.

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
  • Always ON
42.85%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Eastern Carolina Broadband
  • LLC
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
18.3%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Dover, NC

Provider Connection Types in Dover, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Dover, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
20.830000000000002%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
14.149999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
15.67%

List of Internet Providers in Dover, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 80 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber 1 Gbps
Eastern Carolina Broadband, LLC Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Dover, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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
Eastern Carolina Broadband, LLC $69/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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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