In Durham there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,992 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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7 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 100.00% 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 Mid-Hudson Cable. 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 1,992 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 99.20% 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 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Durham.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Durham, and slower in the southwest 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 100.00% of Durham homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 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: 3.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Durham internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Durham homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, cable, 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 similar. Durham internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, 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.
Mid-Hudson Cable Fiber in Durham, NY
Mid-Hudson Cable fiber coverage
About 99.20%, or 248 people, have Mid-Hudson Cable fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. Mid-Hudson Cable is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham.
Mid-Hudson Cable fiber download speeds
Mid-Hudson Cable is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mid-Hudson Cable fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Mid-Hudson Cable goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Cable fiber upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mid-Hudson Cable fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Hudson Cable is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Durham fiber providers. Mid-Hudson Cable offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Cable Cable in Durham, NY
Mid-Hudson Cable cable coverage
About 92.40%, or 231 people, have Mid-Hudson Cable cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, west, east, southeast, and southwest Durham area. Mid-Hudson Cable is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham.
Mid-Hudson Cable cable download speeds
Mid-Hudson Cable is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mid-Hudson Cable cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Mid-Hudson Cable goes up to 400 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Cable cable upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mid-Hudson Cable cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Hudson Cable is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Durham cable providers. Mid-Hudson Cable offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Margaretville Telephone Company Fiber in Durham, NY
Margaretville Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 21.20%, or 53 people, have Margaretville Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and southwest Durham area. Margaretville Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Durham.
Margaretville Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Margaretville Telephone Company is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Margaretville Telephone Company fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Margaretville Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Margaretville Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Margaretville Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Margaretville Telephone Company is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Durham fiber providers. Margaretville Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Data Corp Fiber in Durham, NY
Mid-Hudson Data Corp fiber coverage
About 15.20%, or 38 people, have Mid-Hudson Data Corp fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and southeast Durham area. Mid-Hudson Data Corp is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Durham.
Mid-Hudson Data Corp fiber download speeds
Mid-Hudson Data Corp is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mid-Hudson Data Corp fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Mid-Hudson Data Corp goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Data Corp fiber upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mid-Hudson Data Corp fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Hudson Data Corp is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Durham fiber providers. Mid-Hudson Data Corp offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Data Corp Fixed Wireless in Durham, NY
Mid-Hudson Data Corp fixed wireless coverage
About 56.00%, or 140 people, have Mid-Hudson Data Corp fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, central, southeast, and southwest Durham area. Mid-Hudson Data Corp is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Durham.
Mid-Hudson Data Corp fixed wireless download speeds
Mid-Hudson Data Corp is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mid-Hudson Data Corp fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Mid-Hudson Data Corp goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Data Corp fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mid-Hudson Data Corp fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Hudson Data Corp is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. Mid-Hudson Data Corp offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 4.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Durham, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 28.40%, or 71 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, southeast, and southwest 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 a small portion of Durham.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the slowest 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 one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Durham, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 10.00%, or 25 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Durham area. Verizon 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.
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 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.
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- 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 below 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.
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- 100.0% 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 New York?
Internet speeds in Durham are slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 1,992 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 100.00% 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
- Oak Hill, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Durham, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cornwallville, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Preston Hollow, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Durham, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Medusa, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lambs Corner, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Settlement, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Windham, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Manor Kill, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hartville, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Seven Stars, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sassafras, MD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salmon Prairie, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sailor Springs, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hinch, MO: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hicks, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hickory Hill, AR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Herkimer, KS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Heafford Junction, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds