Internet Providers in Kinston, North Carolina

Residential Internet Statistics for Kinston, NC
Internet Providers: 6
Internet Plans: 7
Fastest Speed Available: 1,000 Mbps
Average Plan Price: $53.57
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Most Popular Internet Providers in Kinston, North Carolina:

Showing 1 to 6 Providers

  • 1. 1. CenturyLink
    97.3% Available
    97.3%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    940 Mbps
    Download
    940 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (855) 913-4257

    Average wait time: 30s

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    • Fiber
    • Self Install
    • Internet Plans: 3
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 100-940mbps
    • Connection: DSL and Fiber
    • Installation: Tech installation fee of up to $125 may apply. Self-installation, if available at your location, may also be selected.
    • Price Range: $50 - $65
    • Contracts: None - None required
  • 2. 2. Suddenlink
    87.5% Available
    87.5%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    1000 Mbps
    Download
    50 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (855) 914-3749

    Average wait time: 30s

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    • Deal
    • TV Bundles
    • Internet Plans: 3
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 10
    • Speed Range: 200-1000mbps
    • Connection: Cable
    • Installation: Includes standard installation.
    • Price Range: $35 - $105
    Deal
    There are 13 active deals on select plans from this provider
  • 3. 3. Viasat
    100% Available
    100%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    50 Mbps
    Download
    3 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (844) 912-2812

    Average wait time: 30s

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    • Internet Plans: 4
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 12-50mbps
    • Connection: Satellite
    • Price Range: $49.99 - $199.99
    • Contracts: 2 Years - 2 Years required
  • Quick Tip:

    To determine the best internet speed for your home, consider the number of smart phones, smart TV’s, tablets and computers you have.

    This table represents our recommendation:

    Number of Connected Devices
    Recommended Download Speed
    1-4
    50mbps
    5-9
    100mbs
    10-14
    300mbps
    15+
    900mbps
    Want a more personalized recommendation? Our experts are available to help: (855) 947-3388
  • 4. 4. HughesNet
    100% Available
    100%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    25 Mbps
    Download
    3 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (844) 902-3107

    Average wait time: 30s

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    • Internet Plans: 4
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 25-25mbps
    • Connection: Satellite
    • Installation: Standard installation is free.
    • Price Range: $39.99 - $149.99
    • Contracts: 2 Years - 2 Years required
  • 5. AT&T Internet
    1.1% Available
    1.1%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    100 Mbps
    Download
    20 Mbps
    Upload
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas. *See offer details.
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (855) 910-0548

    Average wait time: 30s

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    • Deal
    • TV Bundles
    • Internet Plans: 1
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 3
    • Speed Range: 100-100mbps
    • Connection: IPBB
    • Installation: Up to $99 installation cost.
    • Price Range: $45 - $129.99
    Deal
    There are 2 active deals on select plans from this provider
  • 6. 5. Open Broadband
    22.7% Available
    22.7%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    100 Mbps
    Download
    3 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (980) 246-8989

    Average wait time: 30s

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    • Internet Plans: 3
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 25-100mbps
    • Connection: Fixed Wireless
    • Installation: Includes installation.
    • Price Range: $44.99 - $69.99
1 Residential internet providers are hidden due to low coverage in Kinston. See All
  • 1. 1. Suddenlink Business
    51.7% Available
    51.7%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    1000 Mbps
    Download
    50 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (855) 650-9352

    Average wait time: 30s

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    • Internet Plans: 4
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 200-1000mbps
    • Connection: Cable
    • Installation: Includes installation.
    • Price Range: $104.9 - $419.9
  • 2. 2. CenturyLink Business
    16.3% Available
    16.3%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    1000 Mbps
    Download
    940 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (844) 908-2560

    Average wait time: 30s

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    • Fiber
    • Internet Plans: 0
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Connection: Fiber
  • 1. 1. AT&T Wireless
    100% Available
    100%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    10 Mbps
    Download
    3 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (844) 898-5296

    Average wait time: 30s

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    • Internet Plans: 2
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 0-10mbps
    • Connection: Mobile Broadband
    • Price Range: $50 - $75
  • 2. 2. Verizon
    100% Available
    100%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    10 Mbps
    Download
    3 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (800) 922-0204

    Average wait time: 30s

    View Provider Details
    • Internet Plans: 2
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 0-10mbps
    • Connection: Mobile Broadband
    • Price Range: $55 - $65
    Deal
    There are 2 active deals on select plans from this provider
  • 3. 3. T-Mobile
    99.5% Available
    99.5%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    6 Mbps
    Download
    1.5 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (800) 937-8997

    Average wait time: 30s

    View Provider Details
    • Internet Plans: 3
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 0-6mbps
    • Connection: Mobile Broadband
    • Price Range: $60 - $85
    Deal
    There are 3 active deals on select plans from this provider

Dig in:

Internet Access in Kinston, North Carolina

The average residence in the Kinston area has 2.09 ISPs available to them. This is normal for the US, seeing as most Internet providers were formerly cable television or telephone providers, and most houses are equipped for both of these services.

CenturyLink is also a common broadband option for Kinston. They offer DSL and Fiber connections with coverage in 97 percent of the area.

We should note here that since FCC availability data is only collected twice annually and only published six or more months after, providers listed below might not reflect the most recent network expansions. This page incorporates direct provider reporting to help reduce this lag.

Viasat Internet and HughesNet are the main Internet choices in Kinston.

To summarize, locals are frequently choosing between DSL and Fiber and Cable. The coverage maps and public speed test data below illustrate where the real-world speed test results differ between neighborhoods and providers in the area.

  • There are 10 internet providers in Kinston with 6 of those offering residential service
  • Kinston is the 482nd most connected city in North Carolina ahead of Deep Run, Grifton, Hookerton, and Dover, but behind La Grange.
  • The fastest zip code in Kinston for July 2021 is 28504. (see all below).

Internet Statistics 2021

14.0% of consumers in Kinston

5,000 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.

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

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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Kinston, North Carolina

Provider Speed Type Time To Download 1 GB Availability
Suddenlink Communications 1,000 Mbps Cable 8s 87.5%
CenturyLink 940 Mbps DSL and Fiber 8s 97.3%
Viasat Internet 50 Mbps Satellite 2m 43s 100.0%
HughesNet 25 Mbps Satellite 5m 27s 100.0%
AT&T Internet 100 Mbps IPBB 1m 21s 1.1%

Internet Providers in Nearby Cities

Internet Provider Competition Map For Kinston

Kinston Internet Competition Map. Click for interactive map.
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Kinston is the 482nd most connected city in North Carolina ahead of Deep Run, Grifton, Hookerton, and Dover, but behind La Grange.

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

Approximately 900 people in Lenoir County don't have access to any wired internet.

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

Approximately 86% of Kinston residents are serviced by multiple wired providers.

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

As of this month, 28504 is the zip code with the fastest average download speed in Kinston.

Zip-based speed averages are calculated from M-Labs consumer speed tests run by IP addresses in the area.

In Lenoir County, approximately 8,000 people do not have access to 25 Mbps wired broadband.

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

Data Caps on Kinston Internet Plans

Many Internet providers have begun to add "data caps" to home broadband packages recently. The trend is certainly true for the Kinston market, with local Internet choices like Suddenlink advertising capped plans. This doesn't really matter for most residents, but might be an issue for households that stream a lot of 4K content. Caps for cable plans tend to be about 1 Terabyte, which is more than is used by 99% of customers. Potential Suddenlink Communications customers in Kinston should double check data use policies when signing up, and not assume them based soley on online statements.

Compare Kinston to the 5 largest cities in the US

City Average Download Speed Number of Providers Average Cost per Mbps
Kinston 72.4 Mbps 7 $1.18 ( + $0.00 )
New York 534.4 Mbps ( +462 Mbps ) 17 ( +10 ) $0.89 ( $0.00 )
Los Angeles 148.8 Mbps ( +76.4 Mbps ) 17 ( +10 ) $0.24 ( $0.00 )
Chicago 160.6 Mbps ( +88.2 Mbps ) 15 ( +8 ) $0.27 ( $0.00 )
Houston 169.5 Mbps ( +97.1 Mbps ) 23 ( +16 ) $0.26 ( $0.00 )
Philadelphia 162.1 Mbps ( +89.7 Mbps ) 8 ( +1 ) $0.38 ( $0.00 )
Last Updated 09/14/2021