Internet Providers in Durham, North Carolina
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1. AT&T 
Speeds Up To5 Gbps
Connection: IPBB, FiberAvailability: 39.8%Durham speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet -
2. Spectrum 
Speeds Up To1 Gbps*
Connection: Cable, FiberAvailability: 92.1%Durham speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum -
3. Frontier
Download Speeds:200 Mbps - 5 Gbps**
Connection: DSL, FiberAvailability: 61.6%Durham speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier -
4. Viasat
Speeds Up To150 Mbps*
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
5. HughesNet
Speeds Up To100 Mbps*
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
6. Google Fiber
Speeds Up To8 Gbps*
Connection: FiberAvailability: 30.2%Durham speed tests confirm high speeds for Google Fiber -
7. Starlink
Download Speeds:50 - 220 Mbps*
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
8. Verizon
Speeds Up To50 Mbps*
Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 42% -
9. Always ON
Download Speeds:25 - 150 Mbps*
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 57.8%
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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.
What’s a Good Internet Speed?
| Internet Speed | Appropriate For | Providers in your Area offering this Speed | Availability in your Area |
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| 25 Mbps |
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57.78% |
| 100 Mbps |
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100% |
| 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) |
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92.09% |
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Internet Availability in Durham, NC
Residents in Durham can choose between 10 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 11.7% 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, NC
Provider Connection Types in Durham, NC
| Connection Type | About this Connection Type | Availability in Durham, NC |
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| Satellite |
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100% |
| DSL |
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47.07% |
| Cable |
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94% |
| Fiber |
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60.42999999999999% |
List of Internet Providers in Durham, NC
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Internet Providers in Durham, NC
| Provider | Plans Starting At | Speeds Up To | Connections | |
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| 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 | |
| Spectrum | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable, Fiber | |
| Frontier | $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 200 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. | DSL, Fiber | |
| Viasat Internet | $149.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Hughesnet | $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Google Fiber | $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 8 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fiber | |
| 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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