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In Durham County there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 95.93% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 274 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Fixed Wireless internet providers in Durham County, NC.
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Durham County, NC Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Durham County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Durham County are not shown.
Durham County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Durham County is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 95.93% of Durham County. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Durham County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Durham County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Durham County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Durham County home can get up to 274 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 7.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Durham County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Durham County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Durham County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Durham County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.36% of Durham County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.38% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.97%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.30% of Durham County homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Durham County, along with details on where in Durham County and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Durham County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.02%, or 302,175 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Durham County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham County. The fastest plan anyone in Durham County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Durham County customers is up to 79 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 72.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 27.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Durham County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 72.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 27.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Durham County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 76.86%, or 249,658 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Durham County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Durham County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham County. The fastest plan anyone in Durham County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Durham County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Durham County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Durham County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 76.86%, or 249,658 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Durham County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Durham County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham County. The fastest plan anyone in Durham County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Durham County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Durham County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Durham County, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 61.15%, or 198,635 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Durham County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Durham County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham County. The fastest plan anyone in Durham County can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Durham County customers is up to 388 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 87.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Durham County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham County is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 27 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 87.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
Durham County Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Durham County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Durham County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Durham County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 274 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 95.93% in Durham County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Durham County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Orange County, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Alamance County, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Guilford County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Nash County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Edgecombe County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Davidson County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Davie County, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Martin County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Bertie County, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Somerset County, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Chesterfield County, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Clackamas County, OR: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Thurston County, WA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Collier County, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sussex County, DE: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Davis County, UT: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas County, CO: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds