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Internet Providers in Sanford, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Sanford, NC

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 75.8%
    Sanford speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 87.6%
    Sanford speed tests confirm high speeds for Kinetic by Windstream
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 35.4%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.4%
  • Ting
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 5.1%
  • 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: 13.1%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 35.4%

Home Internet Summary in Sanford, NC

In Sanford, North Carolina, Spectrum offers a cable connection with speeds up to 1 Gbps. This service reaches 75.80% of the city, providing significant access to residents. Starting at $49.99 per month, Spectrum delivers good speeds at a fair price, making it a solid option for those needing reliable internet.

Kinetic by Windstream also serves Sanford with a mix of DSL and fiber connections, matching Spectrum's top speed of 1 Gbps. Covering 87.60% of the city, it provides even wider access. At $39.99 per month, Kinetic by Windstream offers an economical choice without sacrificing speed. Their 88% DSL coverage and 76% fiber coverage ensure extensive reach, appealing to users who prioritize availability and value.

Best Internet Providers in Sanford, NC

The best internet providers in Sanford are Windstream and Spectrum. Between these two options, Windstream is the better choice since it supplies symmetrical speeds up to 1 Gbps and offers its most affordable internet plan for only $40 per month. Just as amazingly, Windstream is available in 87.7 percent of the city.

Of course, Spectrum’s low-latency cable connection is pretty impressive too, with download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). Sanford residents interested in using Spectrum’s internet service can do so for a starting price of $50 per month for the first 12 months. Spectrum has 75.8 percent availability in Sanford to boot.

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
  • Always ON
45.37%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Kinetic by Windstream
  • Ting
87.64999999999999%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Sanford, NC

Provider Connection Types in Sanford, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sanford, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
88.1%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
75.8%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
9.82%

List of Internet Providers in Sanford, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Ting Fiber 2 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Sanford, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Kinetic by Windstream $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $149.99/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
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Ting $39/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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