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Internet Providers in Wilkesboro, North Carolina

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  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Brightspeed
    • EarthLink
    • Always ON
    • Starlink
    • Carolina West Wireless
    • UScellular
    • Open Broadband
    • Wilkes and RiverStreet
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  • Availability

Home Internet in Wilkesboro, NC

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 78.7%
    Wilkesboro speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 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: 92.9%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 23%
  • 6. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 66.3%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Carolina West Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 98.7%
  • 9. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 70.4%
  • 10. Open Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 61%
  • Wilkes and RiverStreet
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 59.3%

Best Internet Providers in Wilkesboro, NC

Spectrum tops the list of internet providers in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. With its cable connection, the company guarantees blistering speeds of up to 1 Gbps, delivering a smooth online experience with minimal lag. Spectrum provides a substantial 82% coverage in Wilkesboro, giving a large proportion of users wide-ranging access. Furthermore, at a competitive starting price of $49.99 per month, the provider offers excellent speed, range, and affordability.

On the other hand, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet provide total coverage across Wilkesboro with 100% coverage each. Viasat, a satellite connection provider, may not offer the fastest internet with its maximum download speed of 125 Mbps, but ensures consistent connectivity to even the town's remote corners. Hughesnet, another satellite provider, similarly provides a reliable connection with speeds up to 25 Mbps. Both providers match Spectrum's starting price of $49.99 per month, making them solid choices for those in areas with limited cable or fiber access.

In summary, Wilkesboro, North Carolina's internet availability is both varied, and comprehensive. Satellite services like Viasat Internet and Hughesnet guarantee coverage for all, while cable providers like Spectrum guarantee high-speed connectivity for a majority of the area.

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
  • Carolina West Wireless
  • UScellular
  • Open Broadband
98.69%
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
  • Wilkes and RiverStreet
78.71000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Wilkesboro, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Wilkesboro, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
4.5600000000000005%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
82.16%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
59.72%

List of Internet Providers in Wilkesboro, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Brightspeed DSL 60 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Open Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Wilkes and RiverStreet Fiber 1 Gbps

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