DURHAM, NC
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Shop and compare 11 internet providers for Durham, NC
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedIn Durham, NC, your best bet is Frontier, covering about 69% of the city. Its FCC-filed speeds reach up to 7,000 Mbps, with the top tier on fiber that reaches 26% of the city. In Trinity Park’s 27701, Frontier leads at 40.8% on fiber, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps, while Google Fiber takes 22.5%. Hope Valley’s 27707 is a different story: Google Fiber leads at 37.6%, AT&T follows at 35.3%, and Frontier’s fiber covers 3.8%. In Watts-Hillandale’s 27705, AT&T dominates at 57.3%, while Spectrum’s cable reaches 26.9%, making the neighborhood’s wired choice especially address dependent. In the Durham Technical Community College area in 27703, Google Fiber leads at 73.4%, but students at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and Durham Technical Community College should check apartment-specific availability, since some buildings may rely on older copper lines for Zoom, streaming, and gaming. Fixed wireless is worth a look for budget-minded households, with Verizon’s service reaching 37% of the city at up to 300/20 Mbps and T-Mobile’s reaching 46% at up to 100/20 Mbps. Coverage can change street to street, so confirm the exact address before choosing.
Best plan here: Fiber 7 Gig — faster than 99% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Fiber 7 GigFiber7,000 MbpsDownload99Our score$109.99Per month
- Fiber 5 GigFiber5,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$89.99Per month
- Fiber 2 GigFiber2,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$64.99Per month
- Fiber 1 GigFiber1,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$49.99Per month
- Fiber 500Fiber500 MbpsDownload77Our score$29.99Per month
- Fiber 200Fiber200 MbpsDownload76Our score$29.99Per month
Source: Frontier official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Durham
Frontier’s 99/100 Speed Score signals excellent performance for 4K streaming, online gaming, video calls, and many connected devices at once. Its Fiber 7 Gig plan offers up to 7000 Mbps download and 7000 Mbps upload, making it a top-tier option and putting Frontier above Durham’s city average of 77. Fiber availability is address-dependent, with this plan reaching 25.6% of the city, so confirm your address before counting on Frontier’s fastest service.
About Frontier
Frontier’s fastest plan offers up to 7000 Mbps both ways, easily handling multiple 4K streams, large downloads, gaming, and busy households. Its fiber lineup is excellent, but Fiber 7 Gig is available to 25.6% of Durham, so confirm your address before assuming these high speeds are an option.
Available Plans
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: AT&T Fiber 5 GIG — faster than 98% of all internet options in North Carolina
- AT&T Fiber 5 GIG$95/mo for the first 12 months, then $135/moFiber5,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$95Per month
- AT&T Fiber 1 GIG$50/mo for the first 12 months, then $90/moFiber1,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 500$50/mo for the first 12 months, then $75/moFiber500 MbpsDownload77Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 300$35/mo for the first 12 months, then $60/moFiber300 MbpsDownload76Our score$35Per month
- AT&T Internet Air$55/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload76Our score$55Per month
Source: AT&T official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Durham
At $95/mo for the first 12 months, then $135/mo, AT&T Fiber 5 GIG offers up to 5000 Mbps down and 5000 Mbps up with a Speed Score of 98/100, making it a top-tier option for demanding households. That score is above Durham’s city average of 77, and fiber is an excellent choice for fast, low-latency performance. Fiber 5 GIG is available to 45.1% of the city, while AT&T Internet Air offers up to 300 Mbps down and 300 Mbps up with a 76/100 score, so check your address to confirm the stronger fiber technology reaches you.
About AT&T
AT&T offers strong value where its fiber is available: $35/mo buys up to 300 Mbps both ways, $50/mo buys up to 1,000 Mbps both ways, and $95/mo buys up to 5,000 Mbps both ways during the first 12 months. Fiber is address-dependent, with the 300, 500, and 1 GIG plans available to 46.8% of Durham and the 5 GIG plan to 45.1%; elsewhere, Internet Air offers up to 300 Mbps both ways across 24.8% of the city, but fixed wireless may be less dependable for demanding modern use, so check for fiber first.
Available Plans
Fiber
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Best plan here: Internet Gig — faster than 89% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Internet Gig$60/mo for the first 12 months, then $70/moCable1,000 MbpsDownload89Our score$60Per month
- Internet Premier$40/mo for the first 12 months, then $50/moCable500 MbpsDownload76Our score$40Per month
- Internet AdvantageCable100 MbpsDownload56Our score$30Per month
Source: Spectrum official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Durham
Spectrum’s 89/100 Speed Score reflects up to 1000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload, enough for multiple simultaneous streams, video calls, gaming, and large downloads. Its cable Gig plan is a solid, reliable choice and scores above the city average of 77, with availability to 88.4% of Durham. The 35 Mbps upload speed is a tradeoff for heavy uploading or frequent large file transfers, so confirm the plan is available at your address.
About Spectrum
Up to 1000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload over cable can comfortably handle 4K streaming, gaming, video calls, and many connected devices at once. Spectrum is a strong choice where its service is available, with the 500 Mbps and 100 Mbps plans offering less capacity, but cable availability is address-dependent and reaches 88.4% of Durham, so check your address before deciding.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Best plan here: 8 Gig — faster than 99% of all internet options in North Carolina
- 8 GigFiber8,000 MbpsDownload99Our score$150Per month
- 3 GigFiber3,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$100Per month
- 1 GigFiber1,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$70Per month
Source: Google Fiber official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Durham
Households with heavy streaming, gaming, remote work, and many connected devices will find Google Fiber an excellent choice, with the 1 Gig fiber plan offering up to 1,000 Mbps down and up and a 95/100 Speed Score. Its 8 Gig fiber plan reaches up to 8,000 Mbps down and up with a 99/100 Speed Score, above Durham’s city average of 77, and is available to 36.4% of the city, so confirm fiber availability at your address.
About Google Fiber
For households with heavy streaming, gaming, remote work, or many connected devices, Google Fiber is an excellent option, offering fiber plans with up to 8,000 Mbps both ways and a 1 Gig option at $70/mo. Availability is address-dependent: the 1 Gig plan reaches 37.9% of Durham, while the 3 Gig and 8 Gig plans each reach 36.4%, so check your address before counting on these top-tier speeds.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Hotwire Communications
Speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 99% of all internet options in North Carolina
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Durham
Fiber is an excellent choice for streaming, gaming, video calls, and other demanding online activities, with Hotwire Communications offering up to 8,000 Mbps download and upload and a 99/100 Speed Score. That top-tier plan is shown for 0.1% of Durham, so verify your address to see whether this performance is available to you.
About Hotwire Communications
Fiber is excellent for everything from video calls and streaming to large uploads, and Hotwire offers up to 8,000 Mbps both ways with a 99/100 Speed Score. Availability is highly address-dependent, however, since that top plan covers 0.1% of Durham census blocks, so check your address before choosing Hotwire.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: All-In Home Internet — faster than 76% of all internet options in North Carolina
- All-In Home Internet$70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo5G Fixed Wireless498 MbpsDownload76Our score$70Per month
- Rely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless354 MbpsDownload76Our score$50Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Durham
Households seeking a reasonably priced connection for everyday browsing, streaming, and work may find T-Mobile’s 5G fixed wireless service a practical fit. Rely offers up to 354 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload for a $50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo, while All-In offers up to 498 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload for a $70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo. Both have a 76/100 Speed Score, about the same as Durham’s city average of 77, but fixed wireless can be more variable than wired service, and these plans are available to 68.0% of Durham, so verify your address before choosing.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile suits households that want good everyday performance for streaming, working from home, and several connected devices, with 5G fixed wireless offering up to 498 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload for $70/mo promotional, or up to 354 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload for $50/mo promotional. These are good, though not fiber or cable-level, options, and each plan is available to 68.0% of Durham, so check your address since service quality is location-dependent.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Residential – Max — faster than 71% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Residential – MaxSatellite400 MbpsDownload71Our score$130Per month
- Residential – 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload48Our score$85Per month
- Residential – 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload48Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Durham
Satellite internet can handle everyday browsing and streaming, but its higher latency may affect gaming, video calls, and other real-time activities. Starlink’s Residential Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload with a 71/100 Speed Score, below Durham’s 77 city average. It is listed as available to 100.0% of Durham, but check what other technologies reach your address if low latency or stronger overall performance is important.
About Starlink
Satellite internet gives Starlink broad availability across 100.0% of Durham, with plans offering up to 400 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, enough for streaming and everyday use, though satellite latency can make gaming and video calls less responsive. Since satellite is usually a fallback technology, check your address for fiber or cable first, while Starlink’s up to 200 Mbps and up to 100 Mbps plans can be practical where faster wired options are unavailable.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Speed Score: Faster than 94% of all internet options in North Carolina
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Durham
Up to 1000 Mbps both ways with a 94/100 Speed Score makes Brightspeed fiber a top-tier option for 4K streaming, gaming, video calls, and busy households. The fiber tier covers 0.6% of Durham, while addresses served by copper may get only up to 100/10 Mbps with a 50/100 Speed Score, which offers limited performance compared to alternatives, so check which technology is available at your address.
About Brightspeed
Brightspeed’s fastest plan is fiber with up to 1000 Mbps both ways, more than enough for households with multiple 4K streams, video calls, gaming, and large uploads. The fiber option is available in 0.6% of Durham census blocks, so getting this excellent service is highly address-dependent. Where fiber is unavailable, the copper plans reach only up to 100 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload, with slower options as well, so check for faster alternatives first if you have modern household needs.
Available Plans
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Best plan here: 5G Home Plus — faster than 77% of all internet options in North Carolina
- 5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo5G Fixed Wireless1,000 MbpsDownload77Our score$45Per month
- 5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload76Our score$35Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Durham
5G fixed wireless offers a practical option for everyday browsing, streaming, and work, though performance can vary with signal and congestion. Verizon’s 5G Home Plus plan provides up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 77/100, while 5G Home offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload with a score of 76/100. The 5G Home Plus plan is available to 53.9% of Durham, so confirm service at your address before choosing it, and note that its score is about the same as the city average of 77.
About Verizon
Verizon offers 5G fixed wireless, which can handle streaming, video calls, and typical household use, with 5G Home Plus providing up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, or 5G Home offering up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, though wireless performance can vary. Service is available to 53.9% of Durham, so check your address and compare fiber or cable first if available for the most consistent connection.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 71% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload29Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload6Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload6Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Durham
At $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo, HughesNet’s Fusion plan buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its 29/100 Speed Score is below Durham’s city average of 77. As satellite service, it has limited performance compared with fiber and cable alternatives, so check what other technologies are available at your address, although Fusion is listed as available to 100.0% of Durham.
About HughesNet
At $39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/mo, HughesNet’s Lite plan buys up to 25 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up, while Select costs $49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/mo for up to 50 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up, and Fusion costs $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo for up to 100 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up, so the value is limited for modern heavy-use households. All three satellite plans are available to 100.0% of Durham, but with Speed Scores of 6/100 for Lite and Select and 29/100 for Fusion, HughesNet is best treated as a fallback, so check your address for fiber or cable first, especially for gaming, frequent video calls, or multiple simultaneous users.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 94% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload6Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload6Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Durham
Viasat is a limited-performance choice for Durham, so consider checking other providers first. Its satellite plans have a Speed Score of 6/100, below the city average of 77, with up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99/mo, or up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99/mo. Both plans show availability to 100.0% of Durham, but confirm service at your specific address before ordering, since satellite’s higher latency can make interactive activities less responsive than fiber or cable.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat is mainly a fallback option, so check whether faster internet is available at your address first. Its local offerings are satellite only, with Viasat Essentials providing up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99/mo and Viasat Unleashed offering up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99/mo; both are available to 100.0% of Durham, but the Speed Score of 6/100 and satellite latency may make video calls, gaming, and other modern uses less reliable.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Every plan available in Durham
All 29 product lines from the 9 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 29 plans
- SpectrumInternet Gig$60/mo for the first 12 months, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload89Our score$60$70Per month~88.4%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential – Max400 MbpsDownload71Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- SpectrumInternet Premier$40/mo for the first 12 months, then $50/mo500 MbpsDownload76Our score$40$50Per month~88.4%CoverageCable
- T-MobileRely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo354 MbpsDownload76Our score$50$60Per month~68%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- T-MobileAll-In Home Internet$70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo498 MbpsDownload76Our score$70$80Per month~68%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- SpectrumInternet Advantage100 MbpsDownload56Our score$30Per month~88.4%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential – 100 Mbps100 MbpsDownload48Our score$55Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- StarlinkResidential – 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload48Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- AT&TAT&T Fiber 1 GIG$50/mo for the first 12 months, then $90/mo1,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$50$90Per month~46.8%CoverageFiber
- AT&TAT&T Fiber 5 GIG$95/mo for the first 12 months, then $135/mo5,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$95$135Per month~45.1%CoverageFiber
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Compare Durham providers head-to-head
See how Durham’s providers stack up against each other — speed, coverage, price, and who wins block by block.
Best Fit by Household Type in Durham
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Spectrum Internet Advantage for 100 Mbps at its $30/mo promotional starting rate; the plan reaches 88.4%.
In Durham, this cable plan reaches 88.4%, making shared streaming and coursework practical.
Check first: Confirm the address; Spectrum's fiber reaches only about 5%.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose AT&T Fiber 300 for 300 Mbps at its $35/mo promotional starting rate; the plan reaches 46.8%.
AT&T Fiber 300 reaches 46.8% of Durham, useful for video calls where available.
Check first: Verify the address; AT&T Internet Air reaches 24.8%, not the fiber plan's footprint.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Google Fiber 1 Gig for 1,000 Mbps at a $70/mo promotional starting rate; it reaches 37.9%.
Google Fiber's 1 Gig plan reaches 37.9%, while its 8,000/8,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 36%.
Check first: Google Fiber's 1 Gig plan reaches 37.9%, so confirm service before assuming gigabit availability.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Choose Starlink Residential 100 Mbps at its $55/mo promotional starting rate; it reaches 100% of Durham.
Starlink is the top listed provider in ZIP 27709 at 70.0%, according to the local breakdown.
Check first: Confirm the address and selected plan even though Starlink's Residential 100 Mbps plan reaches 100% citywide.
Top ZIP-Level Insights in Durham
Trinity Park
Frontier is currently the strongest option for High-speed fiber households.
Frontier leads ZIP 27701 at 40.8% fiber coverage, ahead of Google Fiber at 22.5%.
Hope Valley
Google Fiber is currently the strongest option for Heavy-use fiber connections.
Google Fiber reaches 37.6% in ZIP 27707, narrowly ahead of AT&T fiber at 35.3%.
Durham Technical Community College
Google Fiber is currently the strongest option for Broad fiber availability.
Google Fiber covers 73.4% of ZIP 27703, the highest provider share in this local breakdown.
Watts-Hillandale
AT&T is currently the strongest option for Wired work and streaming.
AT&T fiber reaches 57.3% in ZIP 27705, while Spectrum cable reaches 26.9%.
ZIP 27709
Starlink is currently the strongest option for Broad satellite availability.
Starlink leads ZIP 27709 at 70.0%, with Verizon fixed wireless next at 23.3%.
Internet providers near Durham
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside Durham, check the neighboring market directly.
Durham Internet FAQs
What is the fastest internet provider in Durham, NC?
Google Fiber and Hotwire Communications tie for Durham's fastest listed technologies at 8,000/8,000 Mbps. Google Fiber's 8 Gig plan reaches 36.4%, while Hotwire fiber reaches 1.6%.
Can I get fiber internet at my Durham, NC address?
Yes—fiber is available in Durham, with Google Fiber's 1 Gig plan reaching 37.9% of the city. At address level, coverage varies sharply: Google Fiber reaches 73.4% in ZIP 27703 but only 2.9% in ZIP 27705.
What is the cheapest internet plan in Durham, NC?
Frontier Fiber 500 is Durham's cheapest plan at a $29.99/mo promotional starting rate for 500 Mbps, reaching 26.6% of the city. Confirm address eligibility before comparing it with alternatives, because this plan's fiber reach is much smaller than Frontier's 69.4% overall coverage.
What internet speed do I need for a busy Durham household?
For a busy Durham household, target about 500 Mbps; Frontier Fiber 500 is listed at that speed and reaches 26.6% of the city. AT&T Fiber 300 reaches 46.8%, while Google Fiber 1 Gig reaches 37.9%, so check address-level eligibility before choosing.
Is Google Fiber available in Trinity Park, Durham?
Yes—Google Fiber reaches 22.5% of ZIP 27701, identified here as Trinity Park. That ZIP also lists Frontier at 40.8%, so check your exact address for Google Fiber service and plan eligibility rather than relying on ZIP-level coverage alone.
How We Analyze Internet in Durham
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
Our proprietary score weights technology type (fiber=100%, cable=85%, etc.) with download (70%) and upload (30%) speeds, ranked as a state percentile.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in Durham report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Durham
How We Calculate Speed Score
Our Speed Score is a state-level percentile ranking (0-100) that shows how a provider’s service compares to all other internet options available in your state.
The Formula:
We calculate a raw performance score using:
Technology Factor × (Download Speed × 70% + Upload Speed × 30%)
Technology Factors:
Not all connections are equal. We weight each technology based on real-world reliability and performance:
- Fiber: 100% – Fastest, most reliable technology
- Cable: 85% – High speeds, shared neighborhood bandwidth
- Fixed Wireless (Licensed): 70% – Dedicated spectrum, weather-dependent
- Copper/DSL: 65% – Distance-limited, aging infrastructure
- Fixed Wireless (Unlicensed): 60% – Shared spectrum, variable performance
- Satellite (LEO): 40% – Low-earth orbit (e.g., Starlink), higher latency
- Satellite (GEO): 15% – Geostationary orbit, significant latency
Percentile Ranking:
After calculating raw scores, we rank every service option in your state by geographic coverage (census blocks served). A score of 85 means this service performs better than 85% of all internet options available in your state.
Data Source: FCC National Broadband Map data, updated twice a year.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.