In Durham there are 10 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 976 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.

 

10 Internet Service Providers in Durham

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

99.83%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Earthlink | DSL

Availability:

96.12%

Avg. Speed:

43 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

59.16%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Frontier Communications | Fiber

Availability:

7.31%

Avg. Speed:

115 Mbps

Google Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

6.28%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

3.96%

Avg. Speed:

69 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

1.40%

Avg. Speed:

979 Mbps

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

Availability:

36.33%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Open Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

23.16%

Avg. Speed:

200 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

4.68%

Avg. Speed:

2.0 Mbps

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

 

Durham 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 Durham is internet available?

Durham, NC map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Durham. 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 Durham above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Durham.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Durham?

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

Durham, NC map of local internet speeds

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The average Durham home can get up to 976 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 61.82% 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 2.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Durham.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Durham, and slower in the east areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Durham?

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

 

Internet Market Health in Durham

Durham, NC map of internet competition

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

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Durham internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Durham homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, 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. Durham internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 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, Durham is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet 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.

Spectrum Cable in Durham, NC

Spectrum cable coverage

About 99.83%, or 262,932 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Earthlink DSL in Durham, NC

Earthlink DSL coverage

About 96.12%, or 253,162 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham.

 

Earthlink DSL download speeds

Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is above average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham 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 Durham customers is up to 43 Mbps.

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

  • 13.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 8.9% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 5.9% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 4.9% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 30.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 25.9% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 9.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Earthlink DSL upload speeds

In Durham 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 below average compared to other Durham 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 Durham 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 2.7 Mbps.

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

  • 13.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 8.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 10.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 30.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 36.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Durham, NC

AT&T fiber coverage

About 59.16%, or 155,806 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Durham.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

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

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AT&T's Durham fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Frontier Communications Fiber in Durham, NC

Frontier fiber coverage

About 7.31%, or 19,242 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. Frontier 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.

 

Frontier Communications fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Google Fiber Fiber in Durham, NC

Google Fiber fiber coverage

About 6.28%, or 16,549 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, southwest, east, central, and north Durham area. Google Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Durham.

 

Google Fiber fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Google Fiber customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Google Fiber fiber upload speeds

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

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Google Fiber's Durham fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Durham, NC

AT&T DSL coverage

About 3.96%, or 10,427 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, west, and east Durham area. AT&T 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.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 69 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Durham. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 55.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 7.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 10.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 4.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 8.9% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 4.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 4.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Durham download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Durham DSL providers. AT&T offers 8 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 Durham is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.

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AT&T's Durham DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 62.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 10.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 4.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 10.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 11.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in Durham, NC

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 1.40%, or 3,687 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, north, southeast, northwest, west, southwest, central, and east Durham 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 Durham.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 979 Mbps.

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

  • 65.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 34.9% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In Durham download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Durham fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 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 Durham is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 663 Mbps.

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

  • 65.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 34.9% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

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.

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

  • 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.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Durham fixed wireless customers can expect the following 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.

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

  • 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.

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Open Broadband's Durham fixed wireless customers can expect the following 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.

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Durham Internet 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 internet in Durham compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Internet speeds in Durham are comparable versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 931 Mbps in North Carolina versus 976 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 Durham.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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.

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