In Bahama there are 6 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 736 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.

 

6 Internet Service Providers in Bahama

Earthlink | DSL

Availability:

98.79%

Avg. Speed:

63 Mbps

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

75.25%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Frontier Communications | Fiber

Availability:

15.85%

Avg. Speed:

115 Mbps

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

Availability:

90.63%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Open Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

74.53%

Avg. Speed:

200 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

62.59%

Avg. Speed:

2.0 Mbps

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

 

Bahama 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 Bahama is internet available?

Bahama, NC map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Bahama. 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 Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Bahama above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Bahama.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Bahama?

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

Bahama, NC map of local internet speeds

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The average Bahama home can get up to 736 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 75.25% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.32% 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 Bahama.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Bahama, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Bahama?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Bahama homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 75.25% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 5.99%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 18.77%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bahama homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Bahama

Bahama, NC map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the Bahama 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 Bahama based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (very healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.3 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Bahama internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Bahama homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Bahama internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 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, Bahama is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Earthlink DSL in Bahama, NC

Earthlink DSL coverage

About 98.79%, or 3,185 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bahama area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bahama.

 

Earthlink DSL download speeds

Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bahama. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the fastest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Bahama. The fastest plan anyone in Bahama can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bahama customers is up to 63 Mbps.

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

  • 34.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 9.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 11.6% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 16.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 16.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 3.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Earthlink DSL upload speeds

In Bahama download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bahama DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bahama is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 3.8 Mbps.

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Earthlink's Bahama DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 34.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 9.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 11.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 16.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 22.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 3.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Cable in Bahama, NC

Spectrum cable coverage

About 75.25%, or 2,426 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, south, west, east, southwest, and northwest Bahama area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bahama.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Bahama 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 Bahama cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bahama is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Frontier Communications Fiber in Bahama, NC

Frontier fiber coverage

About 15.85%, or 511 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, and west Bahama area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bahama.

 

Frontier Communications fiber download speeds

Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bahama. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bahama. The fastest plan anyone in Bahama can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Bahama customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds

In Bahama download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bahama fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bahama is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Frontier's Bahama fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Bahama, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 90.63%, or 2,922 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bahama area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bahama.

 

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Bahama 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 Bahama 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 Bahama is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Open Broadband Fixed Wireless in Bahama, NC

Open Broadband fixed wireless coverage

About 74.53%, or 2,403 people, have Open Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, west, south, northwest, southwest, and southeast Bahama area. Open Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bahama.

 

Open Broadband fixed wireless download speeds

Open Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bahama. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Open Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bahama. The fastest plan anyone in Bahama can order from Open Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Bahama customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Open Broadband customers in Bahama. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

Open Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds

In Bahama download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Open Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Open Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bahama fixed wireless providers. Open Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bahama is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Open Broadband's Bahama fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Bahama, NC

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 62.59%, or 2,018 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, north, south, northwest, northeast, west, and southeast Bahama area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Bahama.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bahama. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bahama. The fastest plan anyone in Bahama can order from US Cellular goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and all Bahama customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in Bahama. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Bahama 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 Bahama fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bahama is up to 0.06 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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US Cellular's Bahama fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Bahama Internet by Area

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

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

Internet speeds in Bahama are comparable versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 931 Mbps in North Carolina versus 736 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 99.92% versus 100.00% in Bahama.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

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99.97%
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