Internet Providers in Durham, NC

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Top Internet Providers in Durham, North Carolina:

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  • 1. Spectrum
    99.8% Available
    Download Speeds up to:
    *1 Gbps
    • Cable
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    • Cable
    View Plans (844) 901-2981
    99.8% Available
  • 2. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
    63.2% Available
    Download Speeds up to:
    *182 Mbps
    • 5G Internet
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    • 5G Internet
    View Plans (844) 918-3658
    63.2% Available
  • 3. AT&T Internet
    58.8% Available
    Download Speeds up to:
    *5 Gbps
    • Fiber
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    • Fiber
    View Plans (866) 590-1023
    58.8% Available
  • 4. Frontier
    99.8% Available
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    • Fiber
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    • Fiber
    View Plans (855) 915-4111
    99.8% Available
  • 5. 5. Viasat
    100% Available
    Download Speeds up to:
    *100 Mbps
    • Satellite
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    • Satellite
    View Plans (844) 912-2812
    100% Available
  • 6. 6. HughesNet
    100% Available
    Download Speeds up to:
    *25 Mbps
    • Satellite
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    • Satellite
    View Plans (844) 902-3107
    100% Available
  • 7. 7. Google Fiber
    7.5% Available
    Download Speeds up to:
    *2 Gbps
    • Fiber
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    • Fiber
    View Plans (877) 215-9360
    7.5% Available
  • 8. 8. Windstream
    2.5% Available
    Download Speeds up to:
    *200 Mbps
    • DSL
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    • DSL
    View Plans
    2.5% Available
  • 9. Open Broadband
    1% Available
    Download Speeds up to:
    *50 Mbps
    • Fixed Wireless
    *Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    • Fixed Wireless
    View Plans (980) 246-8989
    1% Available
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Best Internet Providers in Durham, NC

The best Internet providers in Durham are Spectrum® and Frontier. Spectrum provides cable Internet service to Durham residents, with download speeds reaching 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). An added benefit of Spectrum service is its bundling deals. Because Spectrum has historically been a TV provider, customers can save money when combining Internet, TV, and phone services.

Frontier is the second-best Internet option in Durham, offering varying speeds depending on the plan you choose. Frontier’s fiber-optic Internet allows for symmetrical download and upload speeds. Check Frontier’s website or contact a sales representative to find out more about exact speeds for its fiber Internet plans.

Another provider worth mentioning is Google Fiber, which isn’t as widely available in Durham. Google Fiber offers a straightforward approach to fiber Internet, offering download speeds up to 2 Gbps. Plans range between $70 per month and $100 per month.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Durham

0.2% of consumers in Durham

300 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.

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This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.

Durham is the 34th most connected city in North Carolina ahead of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Butner, but behind Morrisville.

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The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.

Approximately 100 people in Durham County don't have access to any wired internet.

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This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.

Fiber Availability: 63% of people living in Durham have residential fiber service available to them.

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Fiber coverage data is sourced from FCC Form 477 filings and cross-validated through BroadbandNow with private datasets and direct provider reporting.

Approximately 100% of Durham residents are serviced by multiple wired providers.

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This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.

In Durham County, approximately 2,000 people do not have access to 25 Mbps wired broadband.

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25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.

Cheapest Internet Providers in Durham, North Carolina

Provider Plan Starting From Connection Contract Length Data Caps
Spectrum $49.99 Cable None No Caps
Frontier $49.99 Fiber 1 Year No Caps
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50 5G Internet None No Caps
AT&T Internet $55 Fiber None No Caps

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