Internet Providers in Durham, North Carolina
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Home Internet in Durham, NC
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1. AT&T 
Speeds Up To5 Gbps
Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G InternetAvailability: 39.8%Durham speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet -
2. Spectrum 
Speeds Up To1 Gbps*
Connection: Cable, FiberAvailability: 92.1%Durham speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum -
3. Frontier 
Download Speeds:200 Mbps - 5 Gbps**
Connection: DSL, FiberAvailability: 61.6%Durham speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier -
4. Viasat
Speeds Up To150 Mbps*
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
5. Hughesnet
Speeds Up To100 Mbps*
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
6. Google Fiber
Speeds Up To8 Gbps*
Connection: FiberAvailability: 30.2%Durham speed tests confirm high speeds for Google Fiber -
7. Starlink
Download Speeds:50 - 220 Mbps*
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
8. Verizon
Speeds Up To50 Mbps*
Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 42% -
9. Always ON
Download Speeds:25 - 150 Mbps*
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 57.8%
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Home Internet Summary in Durham, NC
Spectrum provides cable internet to 92.10% of Durham, North Carolina, offering download speeds up to 1 Gbps. Plans start at $49.99 per month. With extensive coverage, most Durham residents can rely on Spectrum for both personal and professional use.
AT&T Internet, using IPBB and fiber connections, offers download speeds up to 5 Gbps, starting at $55 per month. However, its coverage reaches only 39.80% of Durham. Despite the limited reach, AT&T's fiber service is ideal for high-demand online activities.
Spectrum covers a larger area, while AT&T delivers significantly faster speeds where available. Together, they provide diverse options for various needs and budgets in Durham.
Best Internet Providers in Durham, NC
The best internet providers in Durham are AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, and Frontier. AT&T Fiber is the best internet provider in Durham because it offers Internet 5000 fiber internet that’s capable of reaching speeds up to 5 Gbps through their BGW320 Gateway with ActiveArmor protection. Beyond speeds, AT&T offers tremendous value to customers in Durham, with Internet 300 plans starting at just $55 per month with AT&T All-Fi coverage. No matter which fiber internet plan you choose, from Internet 300 to Internet 5000, AT&T has the speeds to cover all your household’s internet necessities.
Another great internet option in Durham is Spectrum Advanced WiFi. Spectrum provides Gig service to 92.1 percent of Durham residents, with download speeds reaching up to 1 Gbps through their Advanced In-Home WiFi router (wireless speeds may vary). An added benefit of Spectrum’s service is its Mi Plan Latino bundling deals. As a longstanding TV provider, Spectrum allows customers to bundle multiple home services, including Internet + TV + Mobile with Security Shield protection and Advanced In-Home WiFi coverage.
If AT&T Fiber and Spectrum are not available in your area, you may want to go with Frontier Fiber 5 Gig. Offering Fiber 5 Gig speeds through their Frontier Fiber Gateway with Total Home Wi-Fi and internet-only plans beginning at just $64.99 per month with MyFrontier app access, Frontier is a great alternative to the other prominent providers in the Durham area.
What’s a Good Internet Speed?
| Internet Speed | Appropriate For | Providers in your Area offering this Speed | Availability in your Area |
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| 25 Mbps |
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57.78% |
| 100 Mbps |
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100% |
| 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) |
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92.09% |
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Internet Availability in Durham, NC
Residents in Durham can choose between 10 providers for home internet. But what’s the best choice for your location? With cable, fiber, and DSL as viable wired internet options, here’s how to determine which provider is available in your corner of Bull City.
Spectrum’s cable service has the widest availability in the city, covering 92.1% of Durham. From American Village to Joyland, Spectrum offers sweeping service across the city. There are a few sporadic dead zones around Durham, with the areas lacking the most coverage near Duke University and east of Ellerbe Creek.
The Startup Capital of the South has a wide pick of fiber providers. AT&T Fiber and Google Fiber feature the widest availability. AT&T Fiber covers 39.8% of the city, and Google Fiber is available to 30.2% of residents. AT&T Fiber mostly covers areas north and south of downtown Durham, with strong coverage around North Carolina State University. The provider has sporadic coverage west and east of downtown, most notably near Colony Park. Google Fiber’s service mostly extends south of downtown with more coverage north of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway than AT&T.
While Frontier offers fiber in Durham, its coverage is limited and only available to 11.7% of the city. However, it does feature more coverage around the American Tobacco Historic District than both AT&T Fiber and Google Fiber. EarthLink is another fiber internet provider in the city, covering of the city.
Internet Provider Store Locations in Durham, NC
Provider Connection Types in Durham, NC
| Connection Type | About this Connection Type | Availability in Durham, NC |
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| Satellite |
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100% |
| DSL |
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47.07% |
| Cable |
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94% |
| Fiber |
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60.42999999999999% |
List of Internet Providers in Durham, NC
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Internet Providers in Durham, NC
| Provider | Plans Starting At | Speeds Up To | Connections | |
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| AT&T Internet | $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. | IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet | |
| Spectrum | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable, Fiber | |
| Frontier | $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 200 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. | 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 | |
| Hughesnet | $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Google Fiber | $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 8 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fiber | |
| Starlink | $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Verizon | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | 5G Internet | |
| 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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