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Internet Providers in Jefferson, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Jefferson, NC
  • Provider
    • Optimum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • Brightspeed
    • XNET WiFi
    • Skybest
    • UScellular
    • Carolina West Wireless
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 54.5%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. 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: 7.6%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    60 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 68.8%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.6%
  • 7. Skybest
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 98.3%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 30.1%
  • Carolina West Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 96.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Jefferson, NC

In Jefferson, North Carolina, Brightspeed offers DSL connections to 67.30% of the town, with a maximum download speed of 60 Mbps and a starting price of $50 per month. While suitable for many, its speeds may not suffice for high data usage, such as streaming or gaming.

Optimum provides cable internet to 54.50% of Jefferson, offering a maximum download speed of 940 Mbps at a starting price of $40 per month. Though its coverage isn't as broad as Brightspeed's, Optimum's high-speed capabilities cater well to users needing fast internet for activities like online gaming.

Residents benefit from diverse options; DSL covers 66% of the area, while cable reaches 99%. This availability ensures various plans to meet different 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
96.6%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • 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
  • Skybest
98.28%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Jefferson, North Carolina

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Provider Connection Types in Jefferson, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Jefferson, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
66.45%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
32.79%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
98.72%

Internet Providers in Jefferson, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Skybest Communications $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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