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Internet Providers in Macon, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Macon, NC

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.8%
  • 3. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 40.3%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 40.3%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 29.5%

Best Internet Providers in Macon, NC

Macon, North Carolina residents seeking internet service should consider Brightspeed first, if available in their area. Brightspeed's DSL connection covers 86.90% of the town and offers speeds up to 100 Mbps. The starting price is $50 per month. This combination of speed, coverage, and pricing makes Brightspeed a solid choice for moderate internet use, such as streaming and browsing.

For those looking at alternatives, Viasat Internet stands out. With satellite service covering 100% of Macon, Viasat ensures everyone has access. It delivers speeds up to 150 Mbps but starts higher at $149.99 per month. Despite the cost, the complete coverage and faster speeds make it an option worth considering, especially where other connections are limited. In Macon, where satellite is the only 100% available type, Viasat provides a critical service.

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
  • XNET WiFi
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
40.339999999999996%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Brightspeed
  • Starlink
100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Macon, NC

Provider Connection Types in Macon, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Macon, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
18.63%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
0.16%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
1.24%

List of Internet Providers in Macon, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Macon, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $149.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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

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