Satellite TV in North Carolina is an excellent option for most people. Satellite TV providers are below. For satellite internet, the map shows which areas are better for DSL, cable, fiber, fixed wireless, or satellite internet service. White and lightly-shaded areas have homes with no service but satellite.

North Carolina Map of  Satellite alternatives

Recommended Satellite Alternative

Fiber
Cable
DSL
Fixed Wireless

 

North Carolina Satellite Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

Satellite TV in North Carolina

DISH and DIRECTV are excellent choices, and popular alternatives to cable companies like Spectrum for television service. Satellite TV generally provides North Carolina residents with better packages for less money. Do be aware, however, that unlike most cable service a deposit of up to several hundred dollars may be required for those with low credit scores. 93.97% of North Carolina homes are estimated to have alternatives to satellite television if credit and deposits may be an issue.

Customers who may want fiber or cable TV instead have that option in the majority of North Carolina. State residents will likely have satellite TV options only in no part of the state.

 

Satellite Internet in North Carolina

Satellite internet should usually be seen as a last resort due to latency, known as lag. There are 22 internet service providers we recommend researching first. For the less than 1% of North Carolina residents who have no alternatives, however, satellite can at least keep you connected to the internet.

See the other 22 TV and internet providers in your area.

What is the fastest alternative to satellite internet in North Carolina?

  • Fiber is fastest for 41.09% of North Carolina homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 52.71% of North Carolina homes.
  • DSL is fastest for 3.11% of North Carolina homes.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.02% of North Carolina homes.

 

Alternatives to Satellite Service

Technology
Availability
Number of providers
Avg. Speed
Link
Fiber TV & Internet
42.61%
6
1,051 Mbps
Cable TV & Internet
92.01%
4
905 Mbps
DSL Internet
93.03%
5
54 Mbps
Fixed Wireless Internet
70.76%
7
45 Mbps
Satellite TV & Internet
100%
Many
15 Mbps
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You can either click one of the links above or call one of the satellite providers. If a better option is available, they will connect you. While it may seem strange to not sell their own product, these companies have deals with providers like Spectrum to make sure customers get the best service available.

 

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