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Internet Providers in Ocracoke, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Ocracoke, NC
  • Provider
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • Brightspeed
    • XNET WiFi
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 61.1%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 84.7%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 84.7%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

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Best Internet Providers in Ocracoke, NC

Brightspeed stands out in Ocracoke, North Carolina, delivering DSL internet with a maximum speed of 80 Mbps. Covering 99.40% of the community, this plan starts at $50 per month. Brightspeed offers a reliable balance of coverage, performance, and cost for most residents.

Hughesnet provides an excellent alternative for those in remote areas, offering satellite internet with 100% coverage and a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps. Starting at $49.99 per month, Hughesnet ensures connectivity where other options might fail, despite potential latency issues common with satellite services.

Always ON offers fixed wireless internet, covering 68.10% of Ocracoke. With a top speed of 25 Mbps and a starting price of $60 per month, it serves as a crucial backup for those where DSL or satellite may not be ideal.

Despite some underserved areas, these three providers together offer extensive coverage, ensuring most residents in Ocracoke can access the internet.

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
84.73%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Ocracoke, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ocracoke, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
26.71%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.51%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
5.36%

Internet Providers in Ocracoke, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 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
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 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
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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