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Internet Providers in Washington, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Washington, NC
  • Provider
    • Optimum
    • T-Mobile
    • Brightspeed
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • UScellular
    • Wilkes and RiverStreet
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 40.6%
    Washington speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. 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: 47.2%
  • 3. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 98.4%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 47.2%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 76.5%
  • 7. Wilkes and RiverStreet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 15.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Washington, NC

Brightspeed dominates Washington, North Carolina's internet market with both DSL and fiber connections, covering 81.80% of the city. They offer speeds up to 940 Mbps, starting at $49 per month. This high-speed, widespread coverage provides a solid option for gaming, streaming, and managing multiple devices.

Optimum follows, providing cable connections to 40.60% of the city. Matching Brightspeed’s top speed of 940 Mbps, Optimum offers a lower starting price of $40 per month. Though its coverage is less extensive, the competitive pricing makes it appealing to residents in its service area.

Washington enjoys diverse connection types, including 73% fiber availability and complete satellite coverage, ensuring residents have multiple choices to meet their needs.

Best Internet Providers in Washington, NC

The top internet provider in Washington is Optimum. It offers a cable-powered connection with download speeds up to 940 Mbps, and its services are available in 40.6 percent of Washington. Internet-only plans start at $40 per month.

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
76.5%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • T-Mobile
  • Brightspeed
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Wilkes and RiverStreet
  • Starlink
100%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Washington, North Carolina

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Washington, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Washington, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
20.84%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
72.67%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
15.049999999999999%

Internet Providers in Washington, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Brightspeed $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Wilkes and RiverStreet $90/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps 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

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