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Internet Providers in Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Jacksonville, NC
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Brightspeed
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Metronet
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 94%
    Jacksonville speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 51.2%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 21.4%
  • 4. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 51.2%
  • 7. Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    5.12 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 39.4%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 59.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Jacksonville, NC

In Jacksonville, North Carolina, Spectrum stands as the top internet service provider. Spectrum delivers cable connections with download speeds up to 1 Gbps, effectively serving most households and small businesses. With 94% coverage, it ensures broad access across the city. Plans start at $49.99 per month, offering a blend of speed, coverage, and value.

Brightspeed also offers strong competition, providing both DSL and fiber connections. Brightspeed reaches maximum download speeds of 940 Mbps and covers 89.30% of the city. Plans start at $49 per month, slightly undercutting Spectrum’s price. Given Jacksonville’s 95% fiber infrastructure coverage, Brightspeed’s fiber options appeal to users needing faster, more stable connections for streaming or online gaming.

Best Internet Providers in Jacksonville, NC

The best internet provider in Jacksonville is Spectrum. It offers a cable connection with download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary) and it’s available in 94 percent of the city. In terms of affordability, Spectrum’s plans start at $50 per month for 12 months.

If Spectrum isn’t available, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is a worthwhile alternative. It uses 5G technology and an advanced fixed wireless connection to produce download speeds between 33 and 182 Mbps. It’s available in almost every corner of Jacksonville, and its plan starts at $50 per month with AutoPay.

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
59.06%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • Brightspeed
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Metronet
94.02000000000001%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Jacksonville, North Carolina

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Jacksonville, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Jacksonville, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
22.45%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
94.82000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
5.87%

Internet Providers in Jacksonville, 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Brightspeed $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
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 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Metronet $34.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5.12 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
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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