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Internet Providers in Jefferson, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Jefferson, NC

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 54.5%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 7.6%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    60 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 68.8%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.6%
  • 7. Skybest
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 98.3%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 30.1%
  • Carolina West Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 96.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Jefferson, NC

In Jefferson, North Carolina, Brightspeed offers DSL connections to 67.30% of the town, with a maximum download speed of 60 Mbps and a starting price of $50 per month. While suitable for many, its speeds may not suffice for high data usage, such as streaming or gaming.

Optimum provides cable internet to 54.50% of Jefferson, offering a maximum download speed of 940 Mbps at a starting price of $40 per month. Though its coverage isn't as broad as Brightspeed's, Optimum's high-speed capabilities cater well to users needing fast internet for activities like online gaming.

Residents benefit from diverse options; DSL covers 66% of the area, while cable reaches 99%. This availability ensures various plans to meet different needs.

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
  • Carolina West Wireless
96.6%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Skybest
98.28%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Jefferson, NC

Provider Connection Types in Jefferson, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Jefferson, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
66.45%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
32.79%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
98.72%

List of Internet Providers in Jefferson, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 60 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Skybest Fiber, DSL 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Jefferson, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 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
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 60 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Skybest Communications $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Carolina West Wireless $40/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

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