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Internet Providers in Star, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Star, NC

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 32.6%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    60 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Randolph Telephone Membership Corporation
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 9.3%
  • 6. Wilkes and RiverStreet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 71.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 19.3%

Best Internet Providers in Star, NC

Spectrum ranks as the top internet service provider in Star, North Carolina. With a cable connection offering speeds up to 1 Gbps, Spectrum provides one of the fastest internet options locally. Though it covers only 32.60% of the area, its speed and affordable starting price of $49.99 per month make it ideal for streaming, gaming, or working from home.

Brightspeed and Viasat Internet also serve Star. Brightspeed’s DSL connection covers 87% of the town, offering reliability for most residents. Its maximum speed is 60 Mbps, and its starting price is $50 per month. Despite slower speeds compared to Spectrum, it remains valuable for those without cable access. Viasat, with satellite internet, covers 100% of the area, making it suitable for remote locations. It offers speeds up to 150 Mbps but comes with a higher starting price of $149.99 per month.

Each provider in Star offers distinct advantages, ensuring residents can select services that best match their 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
  • Wilkes and RiverStreet
  • Always ON
71.87%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Randolph Telephone Membership Corporation
32.57%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Star, NC

Provider Connection Types in Star, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Star, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
19.99%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
34.01%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
9.790000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Star, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 60 Mbps
Randolph Telephone Membership Corporation Fiber 1 Gbps
Wilkes and RiverStreet Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Star, 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
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 60 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Randolph Telephone Membership Corporation $77.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Wilkes and RiverStreet $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
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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