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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 82% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 60% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 3.546% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 1.765% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.112% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 2.168% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 0.044% |
| Google Fiber | $70.00 | 1,000 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 13% |
| 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 - 99.98%
2 providers - 95.92%
3 providers - 15.70%
4+ providers - 0.39%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Raleigh 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 Raleigh area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Raleigh residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 80% of those living in Raleigh.
There are eight internet providers serving the Raleigh area, and 95.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Raleigh's eight internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Raleigh are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Raleigh.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Raleigh residents, covering 82% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 60% of the area. Raleigh’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of Raleigh 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Raleigh covering 82% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Raleigh 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 AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Raleigh, $57.85.
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 Raleigh, $0.25.
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 20 Mbps in Raleigh. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Raleigh's providers, 582 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to most households in Raleigh covering 60% 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh, $57.85.
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 Raleigh, $0.25.
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 Raleigh. These download speeds are available to 60% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Raleigh's providers, 582 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.
**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 Raleigh covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Raleigh 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 Raleigh, $57.85.
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 Raleigh, $0.25.
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 Raleigh. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Raleigh's providers, 582 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Raleigh, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Raleigh, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Raleigh and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Raleigh at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Raleigh at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Raleigh residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Raleigh with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 82% of households in Raleigh. The next fastest internet provider in Raleigh is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 60% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Raleigh with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Raleigh, $57.85.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Raleigh, covering 60% of the city. Google Fiber also offers fiber internet in Raleigh and is available to 13% of households.
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.
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.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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