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In Durham there are 3 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 51.75% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 102 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Durham
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Durham are not shown.
Durham Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Durham is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 51.75% of Durham. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is T-Mobile. Call one of the companies with service in Durham above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Durham?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Durham.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Durham home can get up to 102 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 200 Mbps, which 23.16% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.38% of homes can only purchase plans up to 2.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Durham.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Durham, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Durham?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Durham you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 62.19% of Durham homes.
- Cable is fastest for 37.71% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Durham homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Durham, along with details on where in Durham and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet in Durham, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 36.33%, or 95,697 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Durham.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Open Broadband Fixed Wireless in Durham, NC
Open Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 23.16%, or 61,004 people, have Open Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, south, central, east, west, north, and northeast Durham area. Open Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Durham.
Open Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Open Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Open Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Open Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Open Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Open Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Open Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. Open Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Durham, NC
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 4.68%, or 12,336 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northeast, northwest, north, and east Durham area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Durham.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from US Cellular goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 0.06 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Durham Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Durham or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Durham compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Durham are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 905 Mbps in North Carolina versus 102 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in North Carolina is 92.01% versus 51.75% in Durham.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Durham are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Chapel Hill Metro, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Gorman, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Chapel Hill, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Orange Factory, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Morrisville, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Carrboro, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- North Side, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Bahama, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Butner, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Scottsdale, AZ: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Toledo, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Reno, NV: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Henderson, NV: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln, NE: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Glendale, AZ: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Spring, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Plano, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Wayne, IN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Naples, FL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds