In Oak Island there are 3 residential internet providers covering 90.74% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 661 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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3 Internet Service Providers in Oak Island
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 Oak Island are not shown.
Oak Island 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 90.74% of Oak Island. 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 Wiktel. Now you can call companies in Oak Island with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Oak Island?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Oak Island.
Internet Speed Key
The average Oak Island home can get up to 661 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 59.26% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.85% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Oak Island.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Oak Island, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Oak Island?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Oak Island you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.26% of Oak Island homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 31.48%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 9.26% of Oak Island homes.
Internet Market Health in Oak Island
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Oak Island 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 Oak Island based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Oak Island internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Oak Island homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are 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. Oak Island internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 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, Oak Island badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Oak Island, along with details on where in Oak Island and at what speeds.
Wiktel Fiber in Oak Island, MN
Wiktel fiber coverage
About 59.26%, or 32 people, have Wiktel fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oak Island area. Wiktel is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Oak Island.
Wiktel fiber download speeds
Wiktel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oak Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Wiktel fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oak Island. The fastest plan anyone in Oak Island can order from Wiktel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Oak Island customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Wiktel fiber upload speeds
In Oak Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wiktel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Wiktel is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Oak Island fiber providers. Wiktel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oak Island is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Wiktel DSL in Oak Island, MN
Wiktel DSL coverage
About 31.48%, or 17 people, have Wiktel DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oak Island area. Wiktel is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Oak Island.
Wiktel DSL download speeds
Wiktel is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oak Island. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Wiktel DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oak Island. The fastest plan anyone in Oak Island can order from Wiktel goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oak Island customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 94.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Wiktel DSL upload speeds
In Oak Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wiktel DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Wiktel is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Oak Island DSL providers. Wiktel 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 Oak Island is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Wiktel customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Oak Island Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Oak Island or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Oak Island compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Oak Island are much slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 661 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 90.74% in Oak Island.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Oak Island 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
- Angle Inlet, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Williams, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hackett, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Warroad, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roosevelt, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Graceton, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Baudette, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pitt, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Salol, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clementson, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Union City, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Climax, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cline, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clintondale, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cloud Lake, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coal Bluff, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coal Run, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coburn, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Turnwood, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Twickenham, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds