Elizabeth City, North Carolina Broadband Internet Service

Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City. 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 Elizabeth City is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1SpectrumCable940 Mbps35 Mbps100.0%
2CenturyLinkDSL, Fiber940 Mbps940 Mbps62.2%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Elizabeth City NC Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

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Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Elizabeth City are compared to Camden County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to North Carolina overall?
Average download speeds in Elizabeth City of 21.71 Mbps are faster than the Camden County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for North Carolina.

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Elizabeth City Internet Access Facts

  • The average internet download speed in Camden County is 17.2 Mbps based upon 6720 samples taken in the past year

  • The average upload speed in Elizabeth City is 3.35 Mbps. This is 59.2% slower than the average in North Carolina and 71.1% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Elizabeth City is 26.2% faster than the Camden County average and 33% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Elizabeth City is 3.35 Mbps. This is 9.5% faster than the Camden County average and 71.1% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 91.8% of Camden County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 9.1% of Camden County residents

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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 Elizabeth City 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

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

Click through to see how the Elizabeth City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Edenton, Enochville, Manteo, Neuse Forest, Reidsville, Spencer, Stallings

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

The following zip codes were used: 27906, 27907, 27909 and 27921

Who has the fastest internet service in Elizabeth City?

Spectrum and CenturyLink with a download speed of 940 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Elizabeth City.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Elizabeth City - CenturyLink.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Elizabeth City, NC residents.




Elizabeth City 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.


Spectrum

  • 125+ channels
  • Flexible packages
  • 85,000 OnDemand titles
  • All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
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DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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