Compare 27523 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Apex – 185 Mbps
NC – 120 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Apex – 98 Mbps
NC – 43 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Apex.
Internet providers in 27523
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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Broadband availability
8191
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.90%
2 providers - 82.52%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 27523 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of North Carolina - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 27523 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 58% of those living in the 27523 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 27523 area, and 82.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 27523, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
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Average internet speeds in Apex
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 57 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 165 Mbps | 140 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Apex.
Top high-speed internet providers in 27523
The largest internet providers serving the 27523 ZIP code are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 27523 ZIP code, covering 69% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 42% of the area. Apex’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 85% of residents in the 27523 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to most households in the 27523 ZIP code, covering 69% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Apex, $59.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Apex, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 27523 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 69% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Apex's providers, 353 Mbps.
AT&T fiber-optic internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to about half of households in the 27523 ZIP code, covering 42% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 27523 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Apex, $59.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Apex, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 27523 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 42% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Apex's providers, 353 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in the 27523 ZIP code, covering 85% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 27523 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Apex, $59.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Apex, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 27523 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Apex's providers, 353 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 27523 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 27523 and the greater Apex area. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Apex at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Apex at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 27523 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 27523 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 27523 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 69% of households in 27523. The next fastest internet provider in the 27523 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 42% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in the 27523 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Apex, $59.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 27523 ZIP code, covering 42% of the city.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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