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Internet Providers in Sapphire, North Carolina

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    • Optimum
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Frontier
    • Comporium
    • Skyrunner
    • Vyve Broadband
    • UScellular
    • Open Broadband
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Sapphire, NC

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 12%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Frontier
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 29.2%
  • 5. Comporium
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 17.7%
  • 6. Skyrunner
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 67.9%
  • 7. Vyve Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 27.9%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 52.6%
  • Open Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 38.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42.4%

Best Internet Providers in Sapphire, NC

Sapphire, North Carolina's top internet service provider, Optimum, offers both cable and fiber connections achieving a max download speed of 1 Gbps. With monthly plans starting at $40, it provides coverage to around 33% of Sapphire. Even though its coverage doesn't span the entire region, its high-speed connection serves demanding internet users efficiently.

On the other hand, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet offer satellite connections throughout Sapphire. Their top download speeds hit the mark at 100 Mbps and 25 Mbps respectively, with plans beginning at an affordable $49.99 per month. These providers ensure uninterrupted service even in regions where cable or fiber connections fall short.

Lastly, an overview of Sapphire's coverage map highlights a diverse array of available connection types — DSL, cable, fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite — with 100% coverage for satellite connections. This confirms the commitment to providing all residents with multiple internet service 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
  • Always ON
52.59%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Frontier
  • Open Broadband
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Optimum
  • Comporium
  • Skyrunner
  • Vyve Broadband
67.86999999999999%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Sapphire, NC

Provider Connection Types in Sapphire, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sapphire, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
11.77%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
74.63%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
39.31%

List of Internet Providers in Sapphire, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
Comporium Cable, DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Skyrunner Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
Vyve Broadband Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Open Broadband Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Sapphire, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
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
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
Comporium Communications $39.94/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, DSL, Fiber
Vyve Broadband $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
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 100 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
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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