Compare 27712 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Durham – 143 Mbps
NC – 120 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Durham – 40 Mbps
NC – 43 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Durham.
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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
17533
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 98.65%
3 providers - 33.43%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 27712 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 27712 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 49% of those living in the 27712 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 27712 area, and 98.65% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 27712, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Durham
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Frontier | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 185 Mbps | 59 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 249 Mbps | 230 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Durham.
Top high-speed internet providers in 27712
The largest internet providers serving the 27712 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 27712 ZIP code, covering 34% 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 27712 ZIP code.
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 some, but not many households in the 27712 ZIP code, covering 34% 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 27712 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, $58.99.
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 Durham, $0.68.
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 27712 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 34% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Durham's providers, 334 Mbps.
Frontier 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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 27712 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 $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Durham, $58.99.
Spectrum cable 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.
**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 27712 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 27712 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, $58.99.
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 Durham, $0.68.
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 27712 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, 334 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 27712 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 27712 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 27712 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 27712 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 27712 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 34% of households in 27712. The next fastest internet provider in the 27712 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps* to 100% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in the 27712 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Durham, $58.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 27712 ZIP code, covering 34% of the city.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
*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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