In Downtown Durham there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.73% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 3,120 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Downtown Durham
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 Downtown Durham are not shown.
Downtown Durham 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 99.73% of Downtown Durham. 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 Frontier. Now you can call companies in Downtown Durham with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Downtown Durham?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Downtown Durham.
Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Durham home can get up to 3,120 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which 13.36% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.19% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown Durham.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Downtown Durham, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Downtown Durham?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Durham you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 58.48% of Downtown Durham homes.
- Cable is fastest for 29.31% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.94%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Downtown Durham homes.
Internet Market Health in Downtown Durham
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Downtown Durham 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 Downtown Durham based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Downtown Durham internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Downtown Durham homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Downtown Durham internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 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, Downtown Durham badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Durham, along with details on where in Downtown Durham and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 91.21%, or 6,317 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Durham area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Durham.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Durham. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Durham can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Downtown Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Durham cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Durham is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Frontier DSL coverage
About 63.95%, or 4,429 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Durham area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Downtown Durham.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Durham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Durham can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Durham customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 4.6% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Durham DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Durham is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
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- 4.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fiber in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 36.75%, or 2,545 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, northwest, southwest, west, central, southeast, south, and east Downtown Durham area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Downtown Durham.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Durham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Durham can order from Google Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Durham customers is up to 3,544 Mbps.
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- 36.3% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 63.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Durham download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Downtown Durham fiber providers. Google Fiber offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Durham is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Google Fiber customers can get speeds up to 3,544 Mbps.
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- 36.3% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 63.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Frontier fiber coverage
About 33.35%, or 2,310 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, southeast, north, southwest, northeast, south, northwest, and central Downtown Durham area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Downtown Durham.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Durham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Durham can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Durham download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Durham fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Durham is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 16.68%, or 1,155 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, central, northwest, and north Downtown Durham area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Downtown Durham.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Durham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Durham can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Downtown Durham fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Durham is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 37 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 8.94%, or 619 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest and south Downtown Durham area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Durham.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Durham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Durham can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Durham download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Downtown Durham fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Durham is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 8.94%, or 619 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest and south Downtown Durham area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Durham.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Durham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Durham can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Durham download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Downtown Durham fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Durham is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.89%, or 6,780 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Durham 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 Downtown Durham.
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 Downtown Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Durham can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Durham customers is up to 93 Mbps.
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- 91.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Durham 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 average compared to other Downtown Durham fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Durham 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 19 Mbps.
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- 91.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 96.04%, or 6,652 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Durham area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Durham.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Durham can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Durham customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 30.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 69.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Durham 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 one of the slowest compared to other Downtown Durham fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Durham 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 8.2 Mbps.
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- 30.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 69.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 96.04%, or 6,652 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Durham area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Durham.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Durham can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Durham customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 30.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 69.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Durham 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 one of the slowest compared to other Downtown Durham fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Durham 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 8.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 69.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 68.48%, or 4,743 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Durham area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown Durham.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Durham can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Durham customers is up to 582 Mbps.
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- 40.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 59.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Durham 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 the fastest compared to other Downtown Durham fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Durham 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 42 Mbps.
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- 40.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 59.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
Downtown Durham Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Durham or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Downtown Durham compare to the rest of Durham?
Internet speeds in Downtown Durham are much slower versus the average speeds in Durham: 6,086 Mbps in Durham versus 3,120 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Durham is 97.37% versus 99.73% in Downtown Durham.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Durham 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- East Durham, Durham, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Trinity Park, Durham, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Old West Durham, Durham, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northeast Durham, Durham, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Garrett Road, Durham, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North, Raleigh, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glenwood, Raleigh, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Six Forks, Raleigh, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
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- West Memorial, Katy, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Berkeley Place, Martinsburg, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pueblo, Wichita, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Latah Valley, Spokane, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Plaza-Eastway, Charlotte, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northwest, Garden City, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northside, Fort Wayne, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Waltham, Waltham, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds