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Internet Providers in Fairmont, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Fairmont, NC

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 39.9%
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 43.9%
  • 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: 21%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. FOCUS Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 28.9%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 40.1%
  • 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: 7.5%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 31.4%

Best Internet Providers in Fairmont, NC

Spectrum emerges as the top internet provider in Fairmont, North Carolina. Offering both cable and fiber connections, Spectrum covers 43.9% of the town. With maximum download speeds of up to 1 Gbps and a starting price of $49.99 per month, Spectrum combines speed, coverage, and value effectively. Given that 44% of Fairmont relies on cable, Spectrum fits well with the local infrastructure.

AT&T Internet ranks second, providing IPBB connections to 39.9% of Fairmont. However, its download speeds peak at 18 Mbps, much slower than Spectrum’s. At $60 per month, AT&T may not be ideal for those needing higher speeds for activities like streaming or gaming.

Viasat Internet offers a different approach with its satellite connections, ensuring full coverage across Fairmont. With speeds up to 150 Mbps, Viasat outpaces AT&T, albeit at a higher starting price of $149.99 per month. This makes Viasat a viable option for residents in areas where other connection types fall short, thanks to its 100% coverage.

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
40.12%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • FOCUS Broadband
43.87%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Fairmont, NC

Provider Connection Types in Fairmont, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Fairmont, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
16.830000000000002%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
36.78%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
44.26%

List of Internet Providers in Fairmont, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
FOCUS Broadband Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Fairmont, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps IPBB, 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
FOCUS Broadband $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
UScellular $50/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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