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Internet Providers in
Burlington, NC

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Home Internet in Burlington, NC
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • AT&T
    • EarthLink
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile Fiber Internet
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Open Broadband
    • Starlink
    • Select All
  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 2. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7 Gbps.
    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 74.8%
    Burlington speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 74.8%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile Fiber Internet
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not available in all areas. Return each device undamaged or fee may apply. AutoPay discount requires bank account or debit card, otherwise $5 more/line/mo. May not be reflected on first bill. See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at https://fiber.t-mobile.com/legal/terms.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 17.9%
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 36.7%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 56.7%
  • Open Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Burlington, NC

Spectrum dominates the Burlington, North Carolina internet scene, offering cable internet with 87.50% coverage. It provides speeds up to 1 Gbps, starting at $49.99 per month. This extensive reach and high-speed service meet the needs of households with multiple high-demand users. Spectrum's cable connection delivers stable and reliable internet for streaming, gaming, and remote work.

AT&T Internet, ranking second, combines IPBB and fiber connections. Its maximum speeds reach an impressive 5 Gbps, starting at $55 per month. Although its 72.40% coverage falls slightly behind Spectrum, AT&T’s ultra-fast speeds cater well to tech enthusiasts and households with many devices. Fiber supports 88% of Burlington, boosting reliability and performance. This broad fiber availability, paired with Spectrum's and AT&T's significant coverage, ensures residents have access to versatile, high-quality internet services tailored to varied needs.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Viasat
  • Verizon
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Open Broadband
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • AT&T
  • T-Mobile Fiber Internet
87.47%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Burlington, North Carolina

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Burlington, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Burlington, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
24.45%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
87.75%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
37.9%

Internet Providers in Burlington, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
AT&T Internet $42/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7 Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile Fiber Internet $75/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not available in all areas. Return each device undamaged or fee may apply. AutoPay discount requires bank account or debit card, otherwise $5 more/line/mo. May not be reflected on first bill. See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at https://fiber.t-mobile.com/legal/terms. Fiber
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 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
XNET WiFi $52/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Open Broadband $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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