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Internet Providers in Star, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Star, NC
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • Hughesnet
    • Brightspeed
    • Randolph Telephone Membership Corporation
    • Wilkes and RiverStreet
    • 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: 32.6%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    60 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Randolph Telephone Membership Corporation
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 9.3%
  • 6. Wilkes and RiverStreet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 71.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Star, NC

Spectrum ranks as the top internet service provider in Star, North Carolina. With a cable connection offering speeds up to 1 Gbps, Spectrum provides one of the fastest internet options locally. Though it covers only 32.60% of the area, its speed and affordable starting price of $49.99 per month make it ideal for streaming, gaming, or working from home.

Brightspeed and Viasat Internet also serve Star. Brightspeed’s DSL connection covers 87% of the town, offering reliability for most residents. Its maximum speed is 60 Mbps, and its starting price is $50 per month. Despite slower speeds compared to Spectrum, it remains valuable for those without cable access. Viasat, with satellite internet, covers 100% of the area, making it suitable for remote locations. It offers speeds up to 150 Mbps but comes with a higher starting price of $149.99 per month.

Each provider in Star offers distinct advantages, ensuring residents can select services that best match their needs.

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
  • Wilkes and RiverStreet
71.87%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Randolph Telephone Membership Corporation
32.57%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Star, North Carolina

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Provider Connection Types in Star, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Star, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
19.99%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
34.01%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
9.790000000000001%

Internet Providers in Star, 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 $129.99/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
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 60 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Randolph Telephone Membership Corporation $77.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Wilkes and RiverStreet $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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