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Internet Providers in Thurmond, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Thurmond, NC
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • Hughesnet
    • Brightspeed
    • XNET WiFi
    • PCSI
    • UScellular
    • Wilkes and RiverStreet
    • 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: 47.3%
  • 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: 87.1%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 20.8%
  • 6. PCSI
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 10.6%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 20.8%
  • Wilkes and RiverStreet
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 33.7%
  • Carolina West Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 97.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Thurmond, NC

Spectrum offers Thurmond, North Carolina’s fastest internet service with 1 Gbps through its cable connection, ideal for streaming, gaming, and video conferencing. Starting at $49.99 per month, Spectrum covers 47.30% of Thurmond, delivering swift and reliable connectivity to nearly half the community.

In second place, Brightspeed delivers DSL service with a top download speed of 60 Mbps for $50 per month, covering 78.70% of Thurmond. Although slower than Spectrum, Brightspeed’s wider coverage makes it accessible to more residents who don't need ultra-high speeds.

Viasat ranks third, providing satellite internet with a 150 Mbps maximum download speed. It covers 100% of Thurmond, ensuring availability even in remote areas, but its $199.99 per month starting price is notably higher than other providers. Thurmond residents can choose between cable from Spectrum, DSL from Brightspeed, and satellite from Viasat, based on their need for speed, coverage, or remote accessibility.

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
  • Carolina West Wireless
97.37%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • PCSI
  • Wilkes and RiverStreet
47.31%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Thurmond, North Carolina

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Provider Connection Types in Thurmond, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Thurmond, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
9.67%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
50.580000000000005%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
39.96%

Internet Providers in Thurmond, 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
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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Piedmont Communications $44.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Wilkes and RiverStreet $90/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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