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Internet Providers in Harkers Island, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Harkers Island, NC

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 94%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    60 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 66.7%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 50.3%

Best Internet Providers in Harkers Island, NC

In Harkers Island, North Carolina, Spectrum provides high-speed cable internet with a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps and starts at $49.99 per month, reaching about 94% of the community. Known for its fast speeds and extensive coverage, Spectrum is ideal for households with multiple devices and those who enjoy streaming and online gaming.

Brightspeed, the second most popular provider, offers a DSL connection that covers 99.90% of Harkers Island. Although its maximum speed is 60 Mbps, Brightspeed starts at $50 per month and serves as a reliable option for moderate internet use, like browsing and video conferencing. Brightspeed's expansive DSL coverage ensures nearly all residents have internet access, addressing gaps left by limited cable availability.

While satellite and fixed wireless connections are common, Spectrum and Brightspeed dominate Harkers Island's connectivity landscape with their cable and DSL plans, respectively.

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
66.72%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
93.99%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Harkers Island, NC

Provider Connection Types in Harkers Island, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Harkers Island, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
11.020000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.57000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Harkers Island, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 60 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Harkers Island, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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 60 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 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
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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