In New Salem there are 6 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 884 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 New Salem

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

92.86%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

72.55%

Avg. Speed:

158 Mbps

Earthlink | DSL

Availability:

47.14%

Avg. Speed:

52 Mbps

Frontier Communications | Fiber

Availability:

18.88%

Avg. Speed:

115 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

1.43%

Avg. Speed:

1.5 Mbps

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

Availability:

52.35%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

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

 

New Salem 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 New Salem is internet available?

New Salem, NC map of internet availability

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

 

How fast are internet speeds in New Salem?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in New Salem.

New Salem, NC map of local internet speeds

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The average New Salem home can get up to 884 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 92.86% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.53% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in New Salem.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of New Salem, and slower in the north areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in New Salem?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in New Salem 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 New Salem homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 92.86% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 5.61%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.53%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of New Salem homes.

 

Internet Market Health in New Salem

New Salem, NC map of internet competition

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

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.9 (unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.5 (healthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

New Salem 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, New Salem homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, 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. New Salem 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, New Salem is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Spectrum Cable in New Salem, NC

Spectrum cable coverage

About 92.86%, or 910 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, west, central, south, and southwest New Salem area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of New Salem.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in New Salem, NC

Windstream DSL coverage

About 72.55%, or 711 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, south, southwest, and east New Salem area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of New Salem.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Salem. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout New Salem. The fastest plan anyone in New Salem can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 15 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for New Salem customers is up to 158 Mbps.

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

  • 18.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 44.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 7.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 10.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 19.1% up to 15.0 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In New Salem download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other New Salem DSL providers. Windstream 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 New Salem is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 12 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 158 Mbps.

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

  • 18.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 44.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 7.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 10.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 10.8% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 8.3% up to 12.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Earthlink DSL in New Salem, NC

Earthlink DSL coverage

About 47.14%, or 462 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, southwest, and north New Salem area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of New Salem.

 

Earthlink DSL download speeds

Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Salem. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout New Salem. The fastest plan anyone in New Salem can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 12 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for New Salem customers is up to 52 Mbps.

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

  • 5.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 40.0% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 15.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 9.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 29.7% up to 12.0 Mbps

 

Earthlink DSL upload speeds

In New Salem 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 New Salem DSL providers. Earthlink offers 4 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 New Salem is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 3.1 Mbps.

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

  • 5.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 40.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 15.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 38.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Frontier Communications Fiber in New Salem, NC

Frontier fiber coverage

About 18.88%, or 185 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west New Salem 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 New Salem.

 

Frontier Communications fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in New Salem, NC

AT&T DSL coverage

About 1.43%, or 14 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north New Salem 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 New Salem.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Salem. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Salem. The fastest plan anyone in New Salem can order from AT&T goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and all New Salem customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In New Salem download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other New Salem DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Salem is up to 0.26 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in New Salem, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 52.35%, or 513 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, southwest, and north New Salem 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 New Salem.

 

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

New Salem Internet by Area

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

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

Internet speeds in New Salem are comparable versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 931 Mbps in North Carolina versus 884 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 New Salem.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

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99.90%
100.00%
99.98%
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Internet Coverage
99.58%
100.00%
99.93%
98.37%
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