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Shop the best Triangle internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 9, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.94%
2 providers - 98.09%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Triangle is comparable to the rest of Virginia - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Triangle area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Triangle residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 90% of those living in Triangle.
There are four internet providers serving the Triangle area, and 98.09% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Triangle's four internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Verizon | 250 Mbps | 166 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 159 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Triangle.
The largest internet providers in Triangle are Verizon and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Triangle.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Triangle residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 90% of the area. Triangle’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Triangle 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 Aug 9, 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 Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Triangle covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Triangle 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 Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Triangle, $52.49.
Verizon 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 Triangle, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Triangle. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Triangle's providers, 298 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 Aug 9, 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 Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Triangle covering 90% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Triangle than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Triangle, $52.49.
Verizon 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 Triangle, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Triangle. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Triangle's providers, 298 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 Aug 9, 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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Triangle covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Triangle residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Triangle, $52.49.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Triangle, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Triangle. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Triangle's providers, 298 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Triangle, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Triangle, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Triangle and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Triangle at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Triangle at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Triangle residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Triangle with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 90% of households in Triangle. The next fastest internet provider in Triangle is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 200 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Triangle with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Triangle, $52.49.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Triangle, covering 90% of the city.
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.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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