Find internet providers serving the 27889 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.270% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
Tri-County Communications  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 21% |
| Tri-County Communications | - | - | DSL | 8.120% |
| 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 - 99.96%
2 providers - 98.04%
3 providers - 15.02%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 27889 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 27889 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 98% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 8.850% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.850% of those living in the 27889 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 27889 area, and 98.04% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 27889, 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 | 102 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 8 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 32 Mbps | 24 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Washington.
The largest internet providers serving the 27889 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 27889 ZIP code, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 95% of the area. Washington’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 27889 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 27889 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Washington, $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 Washington, $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 27889 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Washington's providers, 313 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 nearly all households in the 27889 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 27889 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 Washington, $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 Washington, $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 27889 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Washington's providers, 313 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 27889 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 27889 ZIP 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 Washington, $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 Washington, $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 27889 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Washington's providers, 313 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in the 27889 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in 27889. The next fastest internet provider in the 27889 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 94% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in the 27889 ZIP with service starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Washington, $56.25.
Tri-County Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 27889 ZIP code, covering 21% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in 27889 and is available to 0.270% of households.
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%.
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.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
*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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