Compare 28690 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Valdese – 116 Mbps
NC – 120 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Valdese – 11 Mbps
NC – 43 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Valdese.
Internet providers in 28690
Internet providers in your area
28690 internet providers
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 19% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 99% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 88% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.010% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| North Carolina Wireless | $45.00 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
King Street Wireless  | - | - | Wireless | 31% |
| BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 24% |
*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.
Need help?28690 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
7733
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.34%
3 providers - 10.32%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 28690 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 28690 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 19% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.390% of those living in the 28690 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 28690 area, and 98.34% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 28690, prices start at $45 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Valdese
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 128 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 13 Mbps | 7 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Valdese.
Top high-speed internet providers in 28690
The largest internet providers serving the 28690 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and CenturyLink bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to many in the 28690 ZIP code, covering 19% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 99% of the area. Valdese’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers DSL to around 88% of residents in the 28690 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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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 AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 28690 ZIP code, covering 19% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T 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 AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Valdese, $57.99.
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 Valdese, $0.89.
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 28690 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 19% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Valdese's providers, 106 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 all households in the 28690 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 28690 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 Valdese, $57.99.
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 Valdese, $0.89.
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 28690 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Valdese's providers, 106 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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 28690 ZIP code, covering 88% 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Valdese, $57.99.
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 Valdese, $0.89.
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 28690 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Valdese's providers, 106 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 28690 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 28690 and the greater Valdese area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Valdese at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Valdese at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 28690 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Valdese may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Valdese cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet providers in 28690 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 28690 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 19% of households in 28690. The next fastest internet provider in the 28690 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps* to 99% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in the 28690 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Valdese, $57.99.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 28690 ZIP code, covering 2.010% of the city.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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.
*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
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