TV and Internet Providers in Nakina, NC


In Nakina there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Nakina

Focus Broadband | Fiber

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Brightspeed | DSL

Availability:

90.75%

Avg. Speed:

23 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

19.25%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

7.78%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

7.78%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

7.37%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

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 Nakina are not shown.

 

Nakina 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 100.00% of Nakina. 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 Focus. Now you can call companies in Nakina with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Nakina?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Nakina.

Nakina, NC map of local internet speeds
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The average Nakina home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.

What type of internet should I choose in Nakina?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nakina 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 Nakina 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 Nakina homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Nakina

Nakina, NC map of internet competition
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Internet Competition Key

4+ options
2 options
No alternatives

The map shows how competitive the Nakina 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 Nakina based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.4 (very unhealthy)

Overall, competition is very unhealthy.

Nakina internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Nakina homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are 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. Nakina internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 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, Nakina badly needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nakina, along with details on where in Nakina and at what speeds.

Focus Broadband Fiber in Nakina, NC

Focus fiber coverage

About 100.00%, or 1,221 people, have Focus fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nakina area. Focus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Nakina.

 

Focus Broadband fiber download speeds

Focus is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nakina. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Focus fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nakina. The fastest plan anyone in Nakina can order from Focus goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nakina customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Focus Broadband customers in Nakina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Focus Broadband fiber upload speeds

In Nakina download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Focus fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Focus is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nakina fiber providers. Focus offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nakina is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Focus's Nakina fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Brightspeed DSL in Nakina, NC

Brightspeed DSL coverage

About 90.75%, or 1,108 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nakina area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nakina.

 

Brightspeed DSL download speeds

Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nakina. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Nakina. The fastest plan anyone in Nakina 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 Nakina customers is up to 23 Mbps.

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

  • 3.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 13.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 3.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 79.8% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed DSL upload speeds

In Nakina 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 Nakina DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Nakina 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 2.6 Mbps.

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Brightspeed's Nakina DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 16.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 3.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 79.8% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Nakina, NC

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 19.25%, or 235 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, northeast, and southeast Nakina area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nakina.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nakina. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nakina. The fastest plan anyone in Nakina can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Nakina customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in Nakina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Nakina download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Nakina fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nakina is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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US Cellular's Nakina fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Nakina, NC

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 7.78%, or 95 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Nakina 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 Nakina.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nakina. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nakina. The fastest plan anyone in Nakina can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Nakina customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Nakina 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 fastest compared to other Nakina fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nakina is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Nakina, NC

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 7.78%, or 95 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Nakina 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 Nakina.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nakina. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nakina. The fastest plan anyone in Nakina can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Nakina customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Nakina 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 fastest compared to other Nakina fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nakina is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Nakina, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 7.37%, or 90 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, and southeast Nakina 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 very small piece of Nakina.

 

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 Nakina. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nakina. The fastest plan anyone in Nakina can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Nakina customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Nakina 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 one of the fastest compared to other Nakina 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 Nakina is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Nakina Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nakina or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Nakina compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Internet speeds in Nakina are much slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 100.00% in Nakina.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nakina are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
28455100.00%
2843299.11%
28420100.00%
28452100.00%
2846399.67%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
28424100.00%
2846799.96%
28442100.00%
2847299.81%
2956999.89%

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