In Durham there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.20% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 440 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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8 Internet Service Providers in 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 Durham are not shown.
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
Availability maps for all providers in Durham
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Internet service is available in 99.20% of 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 Verizon. Now you can call companies in Durham with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Durham?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Durham.
Internet Speed Key
The average Durham home can get up to 440 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 20.88% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.80% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Durham.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Durham, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Durham?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Durham you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Durham homes.
- Cable is fastest for 20.88% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 78.32%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Durham homes.
Internet Market Health in Durham
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the 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 Durham based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Durham internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Durham homes have between 2 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and cable, 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. Durham internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 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, Durham needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Durham, along with details on where in Durham and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Durham, FL
Fidium DSL coverage
About 99.20%, or 1,492 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Fidium goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 18 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 20.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 79.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Durham DSL providers. Fidium 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 Durham is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 79.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Durham, FL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 20.88%, or 314 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, south, southeast, and east 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 Durham.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Durham cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Durham, FL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 96.21%, or 1,447 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, south, and east Durham area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Durham, FL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.48%, or 1,406 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, south, east, west, and north 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 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 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 Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In 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 average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 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 5.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Durham, FL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 7.58%, or 114 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, west, and north 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 Durham.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham 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 Durham, FL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 7.58%, or 114 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, west, and north 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 Durham.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Durham Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Durham or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Durham compare to the rest of Florida?
Internet speeds in Durham are much slower versus the average speeds in Florida: 4,092 Mbps in Florida versus 440 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Florida is 99.08% versus 99.20% in Durham.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 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 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
- Blountstown, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Leonards, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cox, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woods, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chipola, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Estiffanulga, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clarksville, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Frink, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Altha, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bullock, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tuckasegee, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Warren, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wassaic, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Castleberry, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tonica, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cascade Locks, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cadwell, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westfield Center, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds