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Internet Providers in Wilkesboro, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Wilkesboro, NC

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 78.7%
    Wilkesboro speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 23%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    60 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 92.9%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 70.4%
  • 7. Wilkes and RiverStreet
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 59.3%
  • 8. Open Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 61%
  • 9. Carolina West Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 98.7%
  • 10. 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: 66.3%

Best Internet Providers in Wilkesboro, NC

Residents of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, should consider Spectrum if they have access to it. Spectrum provides a cable connection that covers 78.7% of the town. It delivers download speeds up to 1 Gbps and starts at $49.99 per month. For residents who need fast internet for streaming, gaming, or working from home, Spectrum offers a compelling option.

Brightspeed offers another viable choice for Wilkesboro. It relies on a DSL connection and covers 92.9%, reaching areas where cable might not extend. Although its maximum download speed is 60 Mbps, Brightspeed remains a reliable service starting at $50 per month.

In Wilkesboro, overall internet availability includes DSL at 5%, cable at 60%, fiber at 82%, fixed wireless at 99%, and satellite at 100%. Spectrum stands out where available, while Brightspeed covers regions with less cable service.

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
  • Open Broadband
  • Carolina West Wireless
  • Always ON
98.69%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Wilkes and RiverStreet
78.71000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Wilkesboro, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Wilkesboro, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
4.5600000000000005%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
82.16%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
59.72%

List of Internet Providers in Wilkesboro, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 60 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Wilkes and RiverStreet Fiber 1 Gbps
Open Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Wilkesboro, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/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
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
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
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 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Open Broadband $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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
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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