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Internet providers in Fuquay-Varina, NC
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Fuquay-Varina, NC internet providers
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| AT&T | $40 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.560% |
| AT&T | $30 | 100 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 1.176% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 60 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $65 | 12 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 19% |
| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 83% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Fuquay-Varina internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Fuquay-Varina 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 Fuquay-Varina area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Fuquay-Varina residents. DSL 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 20% of those living in Fuquay-Varina.
There are five internet providers serving the Fuquay-Varina area, and 98.63% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fuquay-Varina's five internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Fuquay-Varina
The largest internet providers in Fuquay-Varina are Spectrum and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Fuquay-Varina.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Fuquay-Varina residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 83% of the area. Fuquay-Varina’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 19% of Fuquay-Varina residents.
Spectrum cable internet
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Fuquay-Varina covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fuquay-Varina residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fuquay-Varina, $46.00.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fuquay-Varina, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Fuquay-Varina. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fuquay-Varina's providers, 502 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Fuquay-Varina covering 83% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Fuquay-Varina 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 CenturyLink start at $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fuquay-Varina, $46.00.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.75 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fuquay-Varina, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Fuquay-Varina. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fuquay-Varina's providers, 502 Mbps.
CenturyLink fiber-optic internet
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to a limited number of households in Fuquay-Varina covering 19% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Fuquay-Varina than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $65/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Fuquay-Varina, $46.00.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.42 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fuquay-Varina, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Fuquay-Varina. These download speeds are available to 19% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fuquay-Varina's providers, 502 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Fuquay-Varina, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Fuquay-Varina, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Fuquay-Varina and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fuquay-Varina at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Fuquay-Varina at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Fuquay-Varina residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Fuquay-Varina?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Fuquay-Varina with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.560% of households in Fuquay-Varina. The next fastest internet provider in Fuquay-Varina is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 19% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Fuquay-Varina?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Fuquay-Varina with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fuquay-Varina, $46.00.
Is fiber internet available in Fuquay-Varina?
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fuquay-Varina, covering 19% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Fuquay-Varina and is available to 1.560% of households.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
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.
Is cable or DSL better?
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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