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Internet Providers in Hillsborough, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Hillsborough, NC

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 8.4%
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 78.3%
  • 3. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 74.8%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 54.3%
  • 6. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 40.6%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 8.4%
  • Lumos
    Speeds Up To
    8 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 13.5%
  • Open Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 17.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 46.5%

Best Internet Providers in Hillsborough, NC

In Hillsborough, North Carolina, Spectrum dominates the internet service landscape. Spectrum delivers a cable connection with speeds up to 1 Gbps, covering 78.30% of the town. Plans start at $49.99 per month, balancing speed and affordability. It's an appealing option for those engaging in streaming, gaming, or remote work.

Brightspeed offers both DSL and fiber connections, reaching 84.20% of Hillsborough with speeds up to 940 Mbps. Plans start at $49 per month, making it a strong competitor for those seeking high speeds at a slightly lower cost.

Verizon, covering 48.10% with 5G internet, provides speeds up to 50 Mbps for $50 per month. This plan caters to those interested in 5G technology within its coverage zones.

Hillsborough residents enjoy a diverse array of internet options, including robust fiber and satellite connections to meet various 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
  • Open Broadband
17.549999999999997%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Brightspeed
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Lumos
78.25999999999999%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Hillsborough, NC

Provider Connection Types in Hillsborough, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Hillsborough, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
22.64%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
78.51%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
9.2%

List of Internet Providers in Hillsborough, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 300 Mbps
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Lumos Fiber 8 Gbps
Open Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Hillsborough, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Brightspeed $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 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
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
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Lumos $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 8 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Open Broadband $49.99/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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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