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Internet Providers in King, North Carolina

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Home Internet in King, NC

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 84.9%
  • 2. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 74.4%
  • 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: 16.3%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    60 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 5.1%
  • Wilkes and RiverStreet
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 57.7%
  • 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: 16%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16.3%

Best Internet Providers in King, NC

In King, North Carolina, Spectrum offers a robust cable connection to 84.90% of the city. With maximum download speeds of 1 Gbps and a starting price of $49.99 per month, Spectrum provides reliable high-speed internet. This makes it ideal for streaming, gaming, or running multiple devices simultaneously.

Kinetic by Windstream ranks second, delivering DSL and fiber options to 74.40% of King. Kinetic matches Spectrum's 1 Gbps speed but charges a lower starting price of $39.99 per month. This appeals to households seeking affordable, high-speed internet, especially where fiber is available.

Viasat Internet, third in rank, offers satellite coverage to 100% of King. Its maximum speed is 150 Mbps and the starting price is $149.99 per month. While it ensures widespread availability, its higher cost and lower speeds compared to Spectrum and Kinetic are less attractive.

King enjoys a well-covered internet landscape with diverse options, including cable, DSL, fiber, and satellite. This variety allows consumers to choose plans based on their specific needs and preferences.

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
  • Always ON
16.33%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Kinetic by Windstream
  • Wilkes and RiverStreet
84.92%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in King, NC

Provider Connection Types in King, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in King, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
77.05%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
87.53%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
13.55%

List of Internet Providers in King, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 60 Mbps
Wilkes and RiverStreet Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in King, 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, Fiber
Kinetic by Windstream $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $129.99/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
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 60 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Wilkes and RiverStreet $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, 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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