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Internet Providers in Emerald Isle, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Emerald Isle, NC

  • 1. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 97.3%
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 95.6%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 18.4%
  • 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: 15.4%

Best Internet Providers in Emerald Isle, NC

If you're looking for reliable internet in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, Spectrum offers an unbeatable service. With a coverage area that spans 97% of the region, it's hard to match their reach. Spectrum gives you a speed of up to 1 Gbps with their fast cable connection, ensuring all your online activities go smoothly. Plus, with plans starting at a friendly $49.99 per month, it's affordable too.

Of course, there are other options. Take Viasat Internet, for instance. It's got Emerald Isle fully covered with a 100% availability through its satellite connection. Viasat's plans may have a lower download speed—topping out at 30 Mbps—but they retain the universal reach that Spectrum doesn't quite match. Also, with its pricing starting at $49.99 per month, it's just as budget-friendly.

When you look at the overall internet coverage in the area, DSL covers just 12% and fiber is nonexistent. However, cable coverage is outstanding at 97%, fixed wireless at 27%, and satellite connection is readily available throughout the town at 100%. So, whether you prefer Spectrum's speed and extensive coverage or Viasat's universal reach, both plans are dependable and a fantastic choice for locals.

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
  • Always ON
18.41%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
95.65%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Emerald Isle, NC

Provider Connection Types in Emerald Isle, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Emerald Isle, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
12.31%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.43%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.03%

List of Internet Providers in Emerald Isle, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Emerald Isle, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Brightspeed $49/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 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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