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*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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?Wilmington internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
106242
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 89.89%
3 providers - 0.07%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Wilmington 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 Wilmington area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Wilmington residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 9.140% of those living in Wilmington.
There are four internet providers serving the Wilmington area, and 89.89% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Wilmington's four internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Wilmington
The largest internet providers in Wilmington are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Wilmington.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Wilmington residents, covering 77% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Wilmington’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Wilmington residents.
AT&T DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to most households in Wilmington covering 77% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Wilmington 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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Wilmington, $46.25.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wilmington, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Wilmington. These download speeds are available to 77% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Wilmington's providers, 356 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Wilmington covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wilmington residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Wilmington, $46.25.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wilmington, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Wilmington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Wilmington's providers, 356 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Wilmington covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Wilmington 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Wilmington, $46.25.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wilmington, $0.72.
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 Wilmington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Wilmington's providers, 356 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Wilmington?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Wilmington with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 9.135% of households in Wilmington. The next fastest internet provider in Wilmington is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Wilmington?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Wilmington with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wilmington, $46.25.
Is fiber internet available in Wilmington?
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Wilmington, covering 9.135% of the city.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
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.
How can I boost my internet speeds?
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.
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