In Atlantic there are 6 residential internet providers covering 97.86% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,987 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.
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6 Internet Service Providers in Atlantic
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Atlantic.
No internet provider of this type serves Atlantic.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Atlantic are not shown.
Atlantic Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 97.86% of Atlantic. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you’re looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Now you can call companies in Atlantic with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Atlantic?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Atlantic.
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The average Atlantic home can get up to 1,987 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 96.61% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.25% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Atlantic.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Atlantic, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Atlantic?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Atlantic you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.61% of Atlantic homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.25% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.14% of Atlantic homes.
Internet Market Health in Atlantic
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The map shows how competitive the Atlantic internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Atlantic based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Atlantic internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Atlantic homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Atlantic internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Atlantic needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Atlantic, along with details on where in Atlantic and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Atlantic, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 97.86%, or 549 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Atlantic area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Atlantic.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Atlantic. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Atlantic. The fastest plan anyone in Atlantic can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Atlantic customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Atlantic download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Atlantic cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Atlantic is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 782 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 77.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 22.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Atlantic, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 96.61%, or 542 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, east, southwest, west, and northeast Atlantic area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Atlantic.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Atlantic. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Atlantic. The fastest plan anyone in Atlantic can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Atlantic customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Atlantic download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Atlantic fiber providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Atlantic is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Atlantic, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 90.73%, or 509 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Atlantic area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Atlantic.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Atlantic. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Atlantic. The fastest plan anyone in Atlantic can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Atlantic customers is up to 46 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 38.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Atlantic download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Atlantic DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Atlantic is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 4.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 38.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Atlantic, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 17.65%, or 99 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and south Atlantic area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Atlantic.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Atlantic. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Atlantic. The fastest plan anyone in Atlantic can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Atlantic customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Atlantic download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Atlantic fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Atlantic is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Atlantic, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 17.65%, or 99 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and south Atlantic area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Atlantic.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Atlantic. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Atlantic. The fastest plan anyone in Atlantic can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Atlantic customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Atlantic download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Atlantic fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Atlantic is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Atlantic Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Atlantic or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Atlantic compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Atlantic are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,577 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,987 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.49% versus 97.86% in Atlantic.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Atlantic are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Sealevel, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lola, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stacy, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar Island, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Davis, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Williston, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Smyrna, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marshallberg, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Otway, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gloucester, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Orderville, UT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Augusta, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Attica, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Santee, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Curdsville, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Humeston, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Simon, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Silver City, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Horners, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds