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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.401% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.92%
2 providers - 99.64%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Tarboro 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 Tarboro area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Tarboro residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 37% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Tarboro, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Tarboro area, and 99.64% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Tarboro's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Tarboro are CenturyLink, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Tarboro.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Tarboro residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Tarboro’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Tarboro 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Tarboro covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Tarboro 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 Tarboro, $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 Tarboro, $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 10 Mbps in Tarboro. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tarboro's providers, 538 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.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Tarboro covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Tarboro 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 Tarboro, $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 Tarboro, $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 Tarboro. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tarboro's providers, 538 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Tarboro covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Tarboro 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 Tarboro, $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 Tarboro, $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 Tarboro. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Tarboro's providers, 538 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Tarboro with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Tarboro. The next fastest internet provider in Tarboro is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 91% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Tarboro with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Tarboro, $56.25.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Tarboro, covering 0.401% 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.
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.
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.
*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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