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Internet Providers in Elkin, North Carolina

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  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Brightspeed
    • PCSI
    • STMC
    • UScellular
    • Wilkes and RiverStreet
    • Carolina West Wireless
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Elkin, NC

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 70.4%
  • 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: 98.5%
  • 5. PCSI
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 16.1%
  • 6. STMC
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 27.1%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 54.7%
  • 8. Wilkes and RiverStreet
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 17.2%
  • Carolina West Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 99.6%
  • 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: 52.4%

Best Internet Providers in Elkin, NC

For residents of Elkin, North Carolina, reliable internet service isn’t just an option — it’s a necessity. That's where Spectrum and Viasat Internet come into play. Providing a cable connection that blankets 73% of the town, Spectrum is a top-tier choice amongst others. Reaching an impressive maximum download speed of 1 Gbps, it ensures a rapid and reliable service apt for everyone, from individuals to families. All this comes with a reasonable starting price of $49.99 per month, creating a perfect balance of cost, speed and reach.

However, if Spectrum doesn't meet your needs, Viasat Internet becomes the silver lining. Different from Spectrum, Viasat's satellite connection guarantees 100% coverage across Elkin, offering an internet service regardless of your whereabouts. Even with a maximum download speed, which caps at 125 Mbps, certainly lower than Spectrum's, Viasat holds its ground, meeting the needs of various users. Mimicking Spectrum in pricing, plans start from $49.99 per month, Viasat ensures full coverage, making it an ideal go-to choice, especially in areas where cable or fiber connections may falter.

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
  • UScellular
  • Carolina West Wireless
  • Always ON
99.61%
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
  • PCSI
  • STMC
  • Wilkes and RiverStreet
70.35%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Elkin, NC

Provider Connection Types in Elkin, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Elkin, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
20.68%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
73.48%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
58.730000000000004%

List of Internet Providers in Elkin, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 60 Mbps
PCSI Fiber 1 Gbps
STMC Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Wilkes and RiverStreet Fiber 1 Gbps
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Elkin, 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
Viasat Internet $199.99/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
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 60 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Piedmont Communications $44.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Surry Telephone Membership Corporation $44.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Wilkes and RiverStreet $90/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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
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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