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Internet Providers in Elkin, North Carolina

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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. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 93.7%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 8.1%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 8.1%
  • 7. PCSI
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 16.1%
  • STMC
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 27.1%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 54.7%
  • 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%

Best Internet Providers in Elkin, NC

In Elkin, North Carolina, Spectrum offers a cable connection with a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps. This speed suits gamers, streamers, and households with multiple users. Starting at $49.99 per month, Spectrum covers 70.40% of the town, providing substantial high-speed internet access to many residents.

Brightspeed, the second-ranking provider, delivers DSL connection with speeds up to 60 Mbps. At $50 per month, it targets users who value stable and consistent service. Brightspeed covers an impressive 98.50% of Elkin, making it ideal for residents in remote or underserved areas.

Elkin enjoys diverse internet options including DSL, cable, fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite, giving residents multiple choices to suit their needs.

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
99.61%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Brightspeed
  • PCSI
  • STMC
  • Wilkes and RiverStreet
93.71000000000001%

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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
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 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

Internet Providers in Elkin, 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
Brightspeed $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 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 $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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

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