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Internet Providers in Kinston, North Carolina

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    • Optimum
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • UScellular
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Home Internet in Kinston, NC

  • 1. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 58.8%
  • 2. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 56.2%
    Kinston speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 81.2%
  • 6. Open Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42.9%
  • 7. 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: 29.8%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 67.7%

Home Internet Summary in Kinston, NC

Optimum, Viasat Internet, and Hughesnet are the top three internet service providers in Kinston, North Carolina. Optimum offers a cable connection with a maximum download speed of 940 Mbps. With coverage spanning 74% of Kinston, it is an excellent choice for users who require high-speed internet. Its services start at $40 per month, providing good value to consumers looking for robust connectivity without breaking the bank.

On the other hand, both Viasat Internet and Hughesnet offer satellite connections that cover 100% of Kinston. Despite their full coverage, they provide lower speeds than Optimum; Viasat's maximum download speed is 30 Mbps, while Hughesnet tops out at 25 Mbps. Both providers have starting prices of $49.99 per month. Given their universal reach across Kinston and affordable pricing plans, these two providers are suitable options for residents where cable or fiber connections may not be available or reliable enough. The overall internet availability in Kinston shows a diverse landscape: cable covers 74%, Fixed Wireless covers about 73%, Satellite has complete coverage, while DSL and fiber lag behind with only 13% and 4% respectively. This diversity ensures that every resident can find an option that suits their needs best.

Best Internet Providers in Kinston, NC

The best internet provider in Kinston is Optimum. It provides cable download speeds up to 940 Mbps and covers 56.2 percent of Kinston. Optimum plans start at $40 per month.

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
  • Open Broadband
  • Always ON
81.15%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Kinston, NC

Provider Connection Types in Kinston, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Kinston, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
12.540000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
73.81%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
4.36%

List of Internet Providers in Kinston, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Open Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Kinston, 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
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $149.99/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
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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
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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