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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 96% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 3.260% |
| RIVERSTREET NETWORKS | $15.00 | 0.512 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 45% |
| Yadtel | - | 100 - 6,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.130% |
| Yadtel | - | 100 - 6,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.130% |
| 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.
**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%
2 providers - 97.94%
3 providers - 41.27%
4+ providers - 3.26%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 28659 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 28659 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 96% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 86% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 28% of those living in the 28659 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 28659 area, and 97.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 28659, prices start at $15 and available download speeds reach up to 6,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 122 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
| Windstream | 32 Mbps | 31 Mbps | DSL |
| CenturyLink | 111 Mbps | 35 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in North Wilkesboro.
The largest internet providers serving the 28659 ZIP code are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and RIVERSTREET NETWORKS bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all in the 28659 ZIP code, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 94% of the area. North Wilkesboro’s third most-available internet provider, RIVERSTREET NETWORKS, offers fiber-optic to around 45% of residents in the 28659 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 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 nearly all households in the 28659 ZIP code, covering 96% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 28659 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in North Wilkesboro, $49.99.
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 North Wilkesboro, $0.55.
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 28659 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Wilkesboro's providers, 238 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.
**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
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 28659 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in North Wilkesboro, $49.99.
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 North Wilkesboro, $0.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 28659 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Wilkesboro's providers, 238 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.
**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
Fiber-optic from RIVERSTREET NETWORKS offers broadband to about half of households in the 28659 ZIP code, covering 45% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from RIVERSTREET NETWORKS is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 28659 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for RIVERSTREET NETWORKS start at $15/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in North Wilkesboro, $49.99.
RIVERSTREET NETWORKS customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 0.512 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $29.30 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in North Wilkesboro, $0.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, RIVERSTREET NETWORKS offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 28659 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 45% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Wilkesboro's providers, 238 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 28659 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 28659 and the greater North Wilkesboro area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in North Wilkesboro at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in North Wilkesboro at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 28659 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Yadtel is the fastest internet provider in the 28659 ZIP code with download speeds up to 6,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.130% of households in 28659. The next fastest internet provider in the 28659 ZIP code is Yadtel, offering download speeds up to 6,000 Mbps to 1.130% of the area.
RIVERSTREET NETWORKS offers the cheapest internet in the 28659 ZIP with service starting at $15/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in North Wilkesboro, $49.99.
RIVERSTREET NETWORKS is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 28659 ZIP code, covering 45% of the city. Yadtel also offers fiber internet in 28659 and is available to 1.130% of households.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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.
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