BroadbandNow is supported by commissions from some of the providers listed on our site. Learn More

Internet Providers in Durham, North Carolina

Filter by zip:

About BroadbandNow’s ISP Coverage Data
BroadbandNow has the most accurate and comprehensive internet service coverage data on the web. Our data sources include the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), user speed tests and coverage data form internet service providers. In addition, we independently source and validate plan and pricing data.

Home Internet in Durham, NC

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    See *
    Connection: IPBB, Fiber
    Availability: 39.8%
    Durham speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    * See **
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 92.1%
    Durham speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
    ** See ***
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 73.2%
    Durham speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Google Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    8 Gbps
    * See **
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 30.2%
    Durham speed tests confirm high speeds for Google Fiber
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 40.8%
  • 8. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 57.8%
  • 9. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Durham, NC

The best internet providers in Durham are AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, and Frontier. AT&T Fiber is the best internet provider in Durham because it offers fiber internet capable of reaching speeds up to 5 Gbps. Beyond speeds, AT&T provides tremendous value for customers in Durham, with internet-only plans starting at just $55 per month. No matter which fiber internet plan you choose, AT&T has the speed to cover all your household’s internet necessities.

Another great internet option in Durham is Spectrum. Spectrum provides cable internet service to 92.1 percent of Durham residents, with download speeds reaching up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). An added benefit of Spectrum’s service is its bundling deals. As a long-standing TV provider, Spectrum allows customers to bundle multiple home services, including internet, TV, mobile, and home phone services.

If AT&T Fiber and Spectrum are unavailable in your area, you may want to go with Frontier. Offering gigabit speeds and internet-only plans starting at just $64.99 per month, Frontier is a great alternative to the other prominent providers in the Durham area.

Internet Availability in Durham, NC

Residents in Durham can choose between 9 providers for home internet. But what’s the best choice for your location? With cable, fiber, and DSL as viable wired internet options, here’s how to determine which provider is available in your corner of Bull City.

Spectrum’s cable service has the widest availability in the city, covering 92.1% of Durham. From American Village to Joyland, Spectrum offers sweeping service across the city. There are a few sporadic dead zones around Durham, with the areas lacking the most coverage near Duke University and east of Ellerbe Creek.

The Startup Capital of the South has a wide pick of fiber providers. AT&T Fiber and Google Fiber feature the widest availability. AT&T Fiber covers 39.8% of the city, and Google Fiber is available to 30.2% of residents. AT&T Fiber mostly covers areas north and south of downtown Durham, with strong coverage around North Carolina State University. The provider has sporadic coverage west and east of downtown, most notably near Colony Park. Google Fiber’s service mostly extends south of downtown with more coverage north of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway than AT&T.

While Frontier offers fiber in Durham, its coverage is limited and only available to 7.5% of the city. However, it does feature more coverage around the American Tobacco Historic District than both AT&T Fiber and Google Fiber. EarthLink is another fiber internet provider in the city, covering of the city.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Durham

Are you a journalist or researcher writing about this topic?

Contact us and we'll connect you with a broadband market expert on our team who can provide insights and data to support your work.