In 27203 there are 5 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 945 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.

 

5 Internet Service Providers in 27203

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

99.87%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

99.55%

Avg. Speed:

36 Mbps

Randolph Communications | Fiber

Availability:

6.60%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

2.78%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

18.05%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 27203 are not shown.

 

27203 Satellite TV & Internet 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)

 

 

 

Where in 27203 is internet available?

27203, NC map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of 27203. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in 27203 above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in 27203.

 

How fast are internet speeds in 27203?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 27203.

27203, NC map of local internet speeds

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The average 27203 home can get up to 945 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 9.39% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 27203.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of 27203, and slower in the central areas of the zip.

 

What type of internet should I choose in 27203?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 27203 you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 9.39% of 27203 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 90.53% of the zip.
  • 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 27203 homes.

 

Internet Market Health in 27203

27203, NC map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the 27203 internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 27203 based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.9 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

27203 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 27203 homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the zip.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. 27203 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 27203 needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 27203, along with details on where in 27203 and at what speeds.

Spectrum Cable in 27203, NC

Spectrum cable coverage

About 99.87%, or 21,081 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 27203 area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 27203.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 27203. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 27203. The fastest plan anyone in 27203 can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all 27203 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in 27203. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In 27203 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 27203 cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 27203 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's 27203 cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in 27203, NC

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 99.55%, or 21,014 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 27203 area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 27203.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 27203. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 15 different maximum speeds throughout 27203. The fastest plan anyone in 27203 can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 27203 customers is up to 36 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in 27203. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 2.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 23.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 35.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 11.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 20.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In 27203 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 27203 DSL providers. Centurylink offers 11 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 27203 is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.50 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.

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Centurylink's 27203 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 2.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 23.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 35.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 13.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 9.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 8.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

 

Randolph Communications Fiber in 27203, NC

Randolph Communications fiber coverage

About 6.60%, or 1,394 people, have Randolph Communications fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the east, south, southeast, northeast, and southwest 27203 area. Randolph Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 27203.

 

Randolph Communications fiber download speeds

Randolph Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 27203. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Randolph Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 27203. The fastest plan anyone in 27203 can order from Randolph Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 27203 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Randolph Communications customers in 27203. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Randolph Communications fiber upload speeds

In 27203 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Randolph Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Randolph Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 27203 fiber providers. Randolph Communications offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 27203 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Randolph Communications's 27203 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in 27203, NC

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 2.78%, or 587 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the north 27203 area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 27203.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 27203. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 27203. The fastest plan anyone in 27203 can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 27203 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in 27203. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In 27203 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 27203 fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 27203 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's 27203 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in 27203, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 18.05%, or 3,811 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the southwest, west, east, northeast, northwest, north, and south 27203 area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 27203.

 

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 27203. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 27203. The fastest plan anyone in 27203 can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all 27203 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in 27203. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In 27203 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 the fastest compared to other 27203 fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 27203 is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's 27203 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

27203 Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 27203 or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in 27203 compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Internet speeds in 27203 are comparable versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 931 Mbps in North Carolina versus 945 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 99.92% versus 100.00% in 27203.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 27203 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
99.79%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
100.00%
99.96%
99.89%
99.50%
0.00%

What does internet service look like in other zip codes?

Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby Zip Codes

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  • 27355, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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  • 27233, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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  • 30577, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
  • 68845, NE: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
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  • 29170, SC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds