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Internet Providers in Albemarle, North Carolina

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  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Kinetic by Windstream
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • HughesNet
    • Wilkes and RiverStreet
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Albemarle, NC

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 80.8%
  • 2. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 76.7%
  • 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: 44.6%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Wilkes and RiverStreet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.5%
  • 7. 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: 44.6%

Best Internet Providers in Albemarle, NC

If you live in Albemarle, North Carolina, Spectrum's got your internet needs covered. With its vast cable connection covering 83% of the city, and impressive download speeds maxing out at 1 Gbps, you're in for reliable and speedy internet service. Starting at an affordable $49.99 per month, Spectrum tops the list of internet service providers in Albemarle.

Windstream and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet also effectively serve the city, supplementing Spectrum's service. 76% of Albemarle is within Windstream's DSL and fiber connection zone. With its top speed equaling Spectrum's at 1 Gbps, Windstream offers quality internet from as low as $39.99 per month.

T-Mobile isn't left behind either. It caters to 45% of Albemarle via its 5G internet service. You can count on it for download speeds ranging from 33 to 245 Mbps, starting at $50 per month.

Considering the wide array of tech options in Albemarle — DSL at 76%, cable at 83%, fiber at 40%, fixed wireless at 47%, and satellite at 100% — it's clear that Spectrum, Windstream, and T-Mobile offer solid plans. Each provides a valuable option, giving Albemarle residents a choice in internet services that fits their needs perfectly.

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
44.55%
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
80.75%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Albemarle, NC

Provider Connection Types in Albemarle, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Albemarle, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
75.9%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
82.67999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
39.85%

List of Internet Providers in Albemarle, NC

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

Internet Providers in Albemarle, 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
Kinetic by Windstream $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $149.99/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
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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