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Winston Salem, NC

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Home Internet in Winston Salem, NC
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • AT&T
    • EarthLink
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile Fiber Internet
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • X1 Communications
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 2. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7 Gbps.
    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 80.3%
    Winston Salem speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 80.2%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile Fiber Internet
    Speeds Up To
    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.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 9.4%
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 54.4%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 67.9%
  • X1 Communications
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Winston-Salem, NC

The best internet providers in Winston-Salem are AT&T Fiber and Spectrum Internet. AT&T Fiber is the best internet provider in Winston-Salem because of its fiber connection and fast symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps. AT&T Fiber is also affordable, offering a lowest-tier fiber internet-only plan for just $42 per month. All AT&T Fiber internet plans come with the AT&T Wi-Fi gateway, and the highest speeds offered by AT&T Fiber have access to up to five AT&T Smart Wi-Fi Extenders and AT&T ActiveArmor advanced internet security technology.

If you cannot access AT&T Fiber internet at your address, Spectrum Internet is a great alternative to AT&T Fiber in Winston-Salem. Spectrum’s network provides Winston-Salem users with download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). While not as fast as AT&T Fiber, Spectrum features higher reliability and lower latency than other network types, such as DSL or 5G home internet. Spectrum offers more coverage than AT&T Fiber in Winston-Salem, covering 94.8% of residents in the area. While internet-only plans start at $30 per month for one year, you can get the best deal by packaging your internet plan from Spectrum with Spectrum TV®, Spectrum Mobile® or Spectrum Voice® services. Spectrum bundled internet packages start at $30 per month for one year.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Viasat
  • Verizon
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • X1 Communications
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • AT&T
  • T-Mobile Fiber Internet
94.76%

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Internet Availability in Winston-Salem, NC

When it comes to internet availability in Winston-Salem, you’ll first need to decide if you want cable or fiber internet. If you want cable internet, then you’re in luck; Spectrum covers 94.8% of Winston-Salem. On the other hand, if you want fiber internet, it’s less available; AT&T Fiber only covers 42.0% of the city. Before making your decision, let’s look a little closer at these two companies and their coverage of the area.

While Spectrum does have almost universal coverage of Winston-Salem, there are some areas where you may not have access to this cable internet provider. If you live in East Winston — especially near the North Martin Luther King Jr Drive and John Gold Memorial Expressway intersection — Spectrum might not be available. Otherwise, outside of some spots near Salem College and a few patches downtown, you’re likely to have access to Spectrum.

If you’re looking for more speed through AT&T Fiber, you may find yourself searching a bit more. AT&T Fiber dominates West Winston — especially around Peters Creek; it’s also prevalent in many areas surrounding Carolina University. You’ll also find AT&T Fiber in the West Highlands and Ardmore neighborhoods.

That said, if you live on the East side of Winston-Salem, you are going to have a more difficult time accessing AT&T Fiber.

Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Winston Salem, 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 Winston Salem, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Winston Salem, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
41.74%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.39999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
47.74%

Internet Providers in Winston Salem, 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
AT&T Internet $42/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 $79.99/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 $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $52/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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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