TV and Internet Providers in Durham, NC


In Durham there are 10 residential internet providers covering 97.37% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 6,086 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Durham

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

96.47%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Frontier Communications | DSL

Availability:

72.68%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

EarthLink | Fiber

Availability:

56.63%

Avg. Speed:

4,943 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

56.63%

Avg. Speed:

4,943 Mbps

Google Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

51.78%

Avg. Speed:

7,734 Mbps

Frontier Communications | Fiber

Availability:

31.87%

Avg. Speed:

6,820 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

10.00%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

3.72%

Avg. Speed:

46 Mbps

EarthLink | DSL

Availability:

3.72%

Avg. Speed:

46 Mbps

Hotwire Communications | Fiber

Availability:

1.63%

Avg. Speed:

3,595 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

93.71%

Avg. Speed:

79 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

75.89%

Avg. Speed:

36 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

75.89%

Avg. Speed:

36 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

61.44%

Avg. Speed:

391 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


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Durham Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 97.37% 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 Google Fiber. 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.

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The average Durham home can get up to 6,086 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 49.81% 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 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 east parts of Durham, and slower in the northwest 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, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.95% of Durham homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 10.43% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.99%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.63% of Durham homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Durham

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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: 7.1 (very healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.5 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Durham internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Durham homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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 11 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 is doing quite well.

 

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.

Spectrum Cable in Durham, NC

Spectrum cable coverage

About 96.47%, or 301,449 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is below average 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.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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 below average 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.

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Spectrum's Durham cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Frontier Communications DSL in Durham, NC

Frontier DSL coverage

About 72.68%, or 227,109 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Durham.

 

Frontier Communications DSL download speeds

Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 25 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Frontier Communications customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 3.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 8.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 3.5% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 7.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 77.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds

In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Durham DSL providers. Frontier 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 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 1.8 Mbps.

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Frontier's Durham DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 3.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 8.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 10.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 77.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fiber in Durham, NC

EarthLink fiber coverage

About 56.63%, or 176,959 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Durham.

 

EarthLink fiber download speeds

EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 4,943 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 98.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fiber upload speeds

In 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 Durham fiber providers. EarthLink 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 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,943 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Durham fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 98.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Durham, NC

AT&T fiber coverage

About 56.63%, or 176,959 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Durham.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 4,943 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 98.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In 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 Durham fiber providers. AT&T 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 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,943 Mbps.

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AT&T's Durham fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 98.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Google Fiber Fiber in Durham, NC

Google Fiber fiber coverage

About 51.78%, or 161,793 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Durham.

 

Google Fiber fiber download speeds

Google Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Google Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 7,734 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Google Fiber customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 96.2% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 3.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Google Fiber fiber upload speeds

In Durham download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Durham fiber providers. Google Fiber 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 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 7,734 Mbps.

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Google Fiber's Durham fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 96.2% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 3.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Frontier Communications Fiber in Durham, NC

Frontier fiber coverage

About 31.87%, or 99,590 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, central, north, northeast, northwest, south, and southwest 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 Durham.

 

Frontier Communications fiber download speeds

Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 6,820 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Frontier Communications customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 97.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds

In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Durham fiber providers. Frontier 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 Durham is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,813 Mbps.

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Frontier's Durham fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 97.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in Durham, NC

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 10.00%, or 31,249 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. Spectrum 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.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. 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.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In 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 Durham fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 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 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 235 Mbps.

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Spectrum's Durham fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 42.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 57.3% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Durham, NC

AT&T DSL coverage

About 3.72%, or 11,629 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, southeast, west, south, and east 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 DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 46 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 20.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 6.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 26.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 14.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 32.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Durham DSL providers. AT&T 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 Durham is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 9.2 Mbps.

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AT&T's Durham DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 27.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 26.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 14.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 32.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink DSL in Durham, NC

EarthLink DSL coverage

About 3.72%, or 11,629 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, southeast, west, south, and east 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 DSL download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 46 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 20.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 6.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 26.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 14.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 32.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink DSL upload speeds

In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Durham DSL providers. EarthLink 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 Durham is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 9.2 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Durham DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 27.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 26.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 14.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 32.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Hotwire Communications Fiber in Durham, NC

Hotwire Communications fiber coverage

About 1.63%, or 5,093 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, east, southeast, south, and northeast Durham area. Hotwire Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Durham.

 

Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds

Hotwire Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 3,595 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Hotwire Communications customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 19.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 79.7% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds

In Durham download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Durham fiber providers. Hotwire Communications offers 3 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 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2,000 Mbps. On average, Hotwire Communications customers can get speeds up to 3,595 Mbps.

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Hotwire Communications's Durham fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 19.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 79.7% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Durham, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 93.71%, or 292,806 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire 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 79 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 72.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 27.8% 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 below 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 15 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Durham fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 72.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 27.8% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Durham, NC

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 75.89%, or 237,130 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much 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 below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from EarthLink 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 36 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 14.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 85.4% 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.5 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Durham fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 14.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 85.4% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Durham, NC

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 75.89%, or 237,130 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham 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.

 

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 below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from AT&T 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 36 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 14.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 85.4% 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.5 Mbps.

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AT&T's Durham fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 14.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 85.4% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Durham, NC

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 61.44%, or 191,967 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham 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.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 391 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 13.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 87.0% 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 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.

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Verizon's Durham fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 13.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 87.0% up to 20.0 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 North Carolina?

Internet speeds in Durham are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 6,086 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 97.37% 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.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2770199.90%
2770795.69%
2770599.13%
2770399.79%
2770499.85%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2771399.96%
2771299.47%
2751476.23%
2761799.66%
2751799.77%

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.

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