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#1 Recommended Plan
1. Spectrum 
Speeds Up To2 GbpsSpeeds up to 2G in Select MarketsConnection: CableAvailability: 91.1%Why Spectrum? Spectrum’s plans, with no contracts, no data caps and no hidden fees, make it an affordable option for most homes. -
2. AT&T 
Speeds Up To5 GbpsLtd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7 Gbps.Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G InternetAvailability: 80.1%Wilmington speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet -
3. Viasat 
Speeds Up To150 MbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
4. T-Mobile Fiber Internet 
Speeds Up To2 GbpsNot available in all areas. Return each device undamaged or fee may apply. AutoPay discount requires bank account or debit card, otherwise $5 more/line/mo. May not be reflected on first bill. See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at https://fiber.t-mobile.com/legal/terms.Connection: FiberAvailability: 10.4% -
5. Verizon 
Speeds Up To300 MbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 46.2% -
6. Hughesnet 
Speeds Up To100 MbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
7. XNET WiFi 
Speeds Up To2 GbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 71.4% -
8. UScellular 
Speeds Up To25 MbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 82.3% -
Starlink 
Download Speeds:25 - 220 MbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100%
Internet Providers in Wilmington, NC
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What’s a Good Internet Speed?
| Internet Speed | Appropriate For | Providers in your Area offering this Speed | Availability in your Area |
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| 25 Mbps |
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82.25% |
| 100 Mbps |
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100% |
| 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) |
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91.13% |
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Internet Availability in Wilmington, NC
From the Riverwalk downtown beside Cape Fear to the sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, Wilmington residents need reliable internet. Residents of the East Coast hideaway can choose from 9 providers in the area, with AT&T Fiber and Spectrum taking the lead in availability.
If you’re renting an apartment above one of the small businesses on Front Street or you live in a cozy bungalow within walking distance of the beach, AT&T Fiber provides a reliable connection to 42.6% of the city. Downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach feature wide availability for AT&T Fiber, but areas around Barclay Hills, Fairlawn, and College Hills lack fiber connections.
East of Hightsville and Sedgefield is severely lacking in AT&T Fiber coverage, but Spectrum steps in to offer its services. For an internet connection with widespread availability, Spectrum can’t be beat in Wilmington. It covers 91.1% of the area, so you’ll be hard-pressed to find a residence off sprawling Market Street that can’t access Spectrum’s internet. The only area that may pose some limited availability is Seahawk Landing, which is right next door to the University of North Carolina-Wilmington.
Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Wilmington, North Carolina
Provider Connection Types in Wilmington, NC
| Connection Type | About this Connection Type | Availability in Wilmington, NC |
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| Satellite |
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100% |
| Cable |
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92.66% |
| Fiber |
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34.04% |
Internet Providers in Wilmington, NC
| Provider | Plans Starting At | Speeds Up To | Connections | |
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| Spectrum | $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 2 Gbps Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets | Cable | |
| AT&T Internet | $34/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7 Gbps. | IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet | |
| Viasat Internet | $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| T-Mobile Fiber Internet | $75/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 2 Gbps Not available in all areas. Return each device undamaged or fee may apply. AutoPay discount requires bank account or debit card, otherwise $5 more/line/mo. May not be reflected on first bill. See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at https://fiber.t-mobile.com/legal/terms. | Fiber | |
| Verizon | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | 5G Internet | |
| Hughesnet | $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| XNET WiFi | $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 2 Gbps 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 | |
| Starlink | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite |
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