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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 47% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 0.290% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 98% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 1.840% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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.
***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.88%
3 providers - 48.16%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 27705 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 27705 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 62% of those living in the 27705 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 27705 area, and 98.88% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 27705, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 27705 ZIP code are AT&T, Frontier, and Spectrum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to the area.
Fiber-optic internet from AT&T is available to many in the 27705 ZIP code, covering 47% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Frontier, which covers 98% of the area. Durham’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 27705 ZIP code.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to about half of households in the 27705 ZIP code, covering 47% 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 27705 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 Durham, $55.83.
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 Durham, $0.76.
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 27705 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 47% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Durham's providers, 284 Mbps.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 27705 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Durham, $55.83.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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 all households in the 27705 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 27705 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 Durham, $55.83.
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 Durham, $0.76.
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 27705 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Durham's providers, 284 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 27705 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 27705 and the greater Durham area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Durham at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Durham at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 27705 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 27705 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 47% of households in 27705. The next fastest internet provider in the 27705 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.290% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in the 27705 ZIP with service starting at $44.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Durham, $55.83.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 27705 ZIP code, covering 47% of the city.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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