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Internet Providers in Tar Heel, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Tar Heel, NC
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • Brightspeed
    • XNET WiFi
    • FOCUS Broadband
    • Star Communications
    • UScellular
    • 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, Fiber
    Availability: 58.7%
  • 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: 33.1%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 33.4%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 9.1%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 65.5%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 33.1%
  • 9. FOCUS Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 28.1%
  • Star Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 17.9%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Tar Heel, NC

In Tar Heel, North Carolina, Brightspeed ranks high as an internet provider. They offer a DSL connection reaching speeds up to 80 Mbps and cover 51.20% of the town. Starting at $50 per month, Brightspeed provides a budget-friendly option for those not needing extremely high speeds.

Viasat Internet boasts full coverage, serving 100% of Tar Heel with a satellite connection. They offer download speeds of up to 150 Mbps, but with a starting price of $149.99 per month. Viasat becomes essential for residents in remote areas where other connections may falter.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet has limited coverage, reaching 33.40% of the town. Their 5G connection offers speeds up to 100 Mbps at a competitive starting price of $39.95 per month, delivering great value for higher speeds.

Tar Heel's internet landscape presents various options, each catering to different needs for speed, coverage, and price.

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
42.16%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • FOCUS Broadband
  • Star Communications
58.709999999999994%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Tar Heel, North Carolina

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Provider Connection Types in Tar Heel, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Tar Heel, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
30.099999999999998%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
12.78%

Internet Providers in Tar Heel, 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, Fiber
Viasat Internet $129.99/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
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
FOCUS Broadband $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Star Communications $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
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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