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Internet Providers in Drexel, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Drexel, NC
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • Hughesnet
    • Wilkes and RiverStreet
    • Carolina West Wireless
    • Starlink
    • EarthLink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 84.8%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Wilkes and RiverStreet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 99.4%
  • 5. Carolina West Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 96%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 6.9%

Best Internet Providers in Drexel, NC

Spectrum ranks as a top choice for internet service in Drexel, North Carolina. It offers a cable connection with a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps, covering 84.8% of the town. At $49.99 per month, you get high-speed internet at a reasonable price. With cable available to 45% of the area and fiber at 88%, Spectrum caters to most of Drexel’s residents. The high speeds and affordability make it a strong option for those needing reliable internet access.

On the other hand, Viasat Internet provides a crucial alternative with 100% coverage in Drexel. Despite a higher starting price of $119.99 per month, Viasat’s satellite connection delivers up to 150 Mbps. This ensures every part of the town has internet access, especially in remote areas where other services might fall short. While it lacks Spectrum's speed, Viasat’s comprehensive coverage makes sure no resident goes without internet service. Together, these two providers meet Drexel's varied needs for speed, cost, and availability.

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
  • Carolina West Wireless
  • EarthLink
99.44%
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
84.75%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Drexel, North Carolina

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Provider Connection Types in Drexel, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Drexel, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.58%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
88.44%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
45.09%

Internet Providers in Drexel, 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
Viasat Internet $99.99/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
Wilkes and RiverStreet $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Carolina West Wireless $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
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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