In Locust there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.96% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 950 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 Locust

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

99.71%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

64.87%

Avg. Speed:

68 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

51.02%

Avg. Speed:

104 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

19.89%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

5.15%

Avg. Speed:

318 Mbps

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

Availability:

50.56%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

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

 

Locust 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 Locust is internet available?

Locust, NC map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 99.96% of Locust. 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 Locust above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Locust.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Locust?

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

Locust, NC map of local internet speeds

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The average Locust home can get up to 950 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 20.64% 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 Locust.

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

 

What type of internet should I choose in Locust?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 20.64% of Locust homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 79.07% 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 Locust homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Locust

Locust, NC map of internet competition

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

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.9 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.7 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

Locust internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Locust 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 city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Locust internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Locust is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Spectrum Cable in Locust, NC

Spectrum cable coverage

About 99.71%, or 4,859 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Locust area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Locust.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Locust, NC

AT&T DSL coverage

About 64.87%, or 3,161 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, central, west, north, east, south, southeast, and northeast Locust 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 Locust.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Locust. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the slowest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Locust. The fastest plan anyone in Locust can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Locust customers is up to 68 Mbps.

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

  • 46.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 7.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 22.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 5.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 14.4% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Locust 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 slowest compared to other Locust DSL providers. AT&T offers 6 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 Locust is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.

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

  • 54.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 22.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 5.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 14.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 3.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in Locust, NC

Windstream DSL coverage

About 51.02%, or 2,486 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, west, east, southeast, and northwest Locust area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Locust.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Locust. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Locust. The fastest plan anyone in Locust can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 4.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Locust customers is up to 104 Mbps.

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

  • 7.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 20.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 27.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 14.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 14.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 10.7% up to 4.0 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In Locust download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Locust DSL providers. Windstream offers 11 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 Locust is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 102 Mbps.

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Windstream's Locust DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 7.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 20.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 27.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 14.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 7.2% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 10.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 4.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Locust, NC

AT&T fiber coverage

About 19.89%, or 969 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, northeast, and west Locust area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Locust.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fiber in Locust, NC

Windstream fiber coverage

About 5.15%, or 251 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and northeast Locust area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Locust.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Locust. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Locust. The fastest plan anyone in Locust can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Locust customers is up to 318 Mbps.

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

  • 14.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 85.3% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In Locust download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Locust fiber providers. Windstream 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 Locust is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 200 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 318 Mbps.

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Windstream's Locust fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 14.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 85.3% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Locust, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 50.56%, or 2,464 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northeast, east, central, south, north, southeast, and northwest Locust 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 majority of Locust.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Locust download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Locust 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 Locust is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Locust Internet by Area

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

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

Internet speeds in Locust are comparable versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 931 Mbps in North Carolina versus 950 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 99.92% versus 99.96% in Locust.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

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99.85%
100.00%
99.58%
100.00%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
100.00%
99.95%
100.00%
100.00%
0.00%

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