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Internet Providers in Purlear, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Purlear, NC
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Hughesnet
    • Brightspeed
    • XNET WiFi
    • Wilkes and RiverStreet
    • UScellular
    • Open Broadband
    • Carolina West Wireless
    • 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: 29.9%
  • 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: 14.6%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 7.5%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 20.8%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 14.6%
  • Wilkes and RiverStreet
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 89.4%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 34.2%
  • Open Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16.1%
  • Carolina West Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 83.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Purlear, NC

Residents of Purlear, North Carolina, seeking reliable internet service should look into Viasat Internet if it's available. Viasat's satellite connection offers 100% community coverage and a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps. This bandwidth supports streaming, gaming, and other high-data activities. However, the starting price of $199.99 per month might be steep for some. Despite the cost, Viasat's wide coverage provides dependable service, especially in areas without other connections.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet offers an alternative. Although it covers only 7.50% of Purlear, EarthLink provides a 5G internet connection with speeds up to 100 Mbps and a starting price of $39.95 per month. While its service area is limited, EarthLink presents a budget-friendly option with adequate speeds for those within its reach.

In Purlear, overall internet availability includes DSL at 0%, cable at 89%, fiber at 32%, fixed wireless at 81%, and satellite at 100%. Satellite providers like Viasat dominate, but emerging 5G technologies offer localized high-speed options.

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
  • Carolina West Wireless
83.7%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Brightspeed
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Wilkes and RiverStreet
89.4%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Purlear, North Carolina

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Provider Connection Types in Purlear, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Purlear, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
31.71%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
88.85%

Internet Providers in Purlear, 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
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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
Wilkes and RiverStreet $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 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
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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