Compare 27896 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Wilson – 121 Mbps
NC – 120 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Wilson – 43 Mbps
NC – 43 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wilson.
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Internet providers in 27896
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27896 internet providers
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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300-1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 98% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 28% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
Greenlight  | $39.95 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 96% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $64.99 | 12 - 25 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 Aug 11, 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?27896 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
12172
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 97.74%
3 providers - 96.35%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 27896 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 27896 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 96% of those living in the 27896 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 27896 area, and 97.74% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 27896, prices start at $39.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Wilson
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| CenturyLink | 82 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Viasat | 35 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Greenlight | 106 Mbps | 92 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Spectrum | 120 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wilson.
Top high-speed internet providers in 27896
The largest internet providers serving the 27896 ZIP code are Spectrum and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all in the 27896 ZIP code, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 93% of the area. Wilson’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 28% of residents in the 27896 ZIP code.
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 Aug 11, 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 nearly all households in the 27896 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 27896 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Wilson, $53.98.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 1,000 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 Wilson, $0.67.
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 27896 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Wilson's providers, 490 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 Aug 11, 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 27896 ZIP code, covering 93% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Wilson, $53.98.
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 Wilson, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 27896 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Wilson's providers, 490 Mbps.
CenturyLink fiber-optic 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 Aug 11, 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
Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 27896 ZIP code, covering 28% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 27896 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Wilson, $53.98.
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 Wilson, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 27896 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 28% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilson's providers, 490 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 27896 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 27896 and the greater Wilson area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Wilson at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Wilson at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 27896 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 27896 frequently asked questions
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in the 27896 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 28% of households in 27896. The next fastest internet provider in the 27896 ZIP code is Greenlight, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Greenlight offers the cheapest internet in the 27896 ZIP with service starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wilson, $53.98.
Greenlight is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 27896 ZIP code, covering 96% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in 27896 and is available to 28% of households.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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