Who is our top ranked provider in Ayden NC? [Updated]

Ayden, North Carolina Broadband Internet Service

Ayden, NC has a total of 4 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 4 internet service options in Ayden. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Ayden is Optimum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Optimum	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	93.3%
2	CenturyLink	DSL	80 Mbps	10 Mbps	74.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Ayden NC Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Ayden have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Ayden compare to Pitt County? The average speed in Ayden is 16.38 Mbps which is slower than Pitt County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the North Carolina average of 29.11 Mbps.

Ayden Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Ayden is 2.66 Mbps. This is 57.2% slower than the Pitt County average and 77.1% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Ayden is 16.38 Mbps based upon 2704 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 95.2% of Pitt County residents
Cable internet is available to 98.9% of the Ayden population
Fiber optic internet is available to 10.4% of Pitt County residents
DSL internet is available to 90.2% of Ayden residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Ayden residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Optimum as the top provider for Ayden, North Carolina.

Who has the fastest internet service in Ayden?

Optimum with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Ayden.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Ayden, North Carolina?

The following zip codes were used: 28513

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Ayden internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Ayden compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Click through to see how the Ayden broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Banner Elk, Broadway, Charlotte, East Spencer, Foxfire, Rockingham, Sharpsburg

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Ayden, North Carolina population.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Ayden, North Carolina?

Optimum provides broadband internet service to 93.3% of Ayden.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

Ayden Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.