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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.922% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.98%
2 providers - 99.25%
3 providers - 0.13%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in New Bern 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 New Bern area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of New Bern residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 21% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.300% of those living in New Bern.
There are four internet providers serving the New Bern area, and 99.25% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among New Bern's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Optimum | 140 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 44 Mbps | 36 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 11 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in New Bern.
The largest internet providers in New Bern are CenturyLink, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to New Bern.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all New Bern residents, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. New Bern’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of New Bern residents.
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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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in New Bern covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in New Bern 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 $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in New Bern, $56.25.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in New Bern, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in New Bern. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Bern's providers, 308 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in New Bern covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but New Bern residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in New Bern, $56.25.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in New Bern, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in New Bern. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Bern's providers, 308 Mbps.
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in New Bern covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of New Bern where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in New Bern, $56.25.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in New Bern, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in New Bern. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all New Bern's providers, 308 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in New Bern with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in New Bern. The next fastest internet provider in New Bern is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 92% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in New Bern with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in New Bern, $56.25.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in New Bern, covering 6.922% of the city.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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.
*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.
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