Best Fuquay-Varina Internet Service Providers
Fuquay-Varina, 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 Fuquay-Varina. 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 Fuquay-Varina is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Spectrum | Cable, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | CenturyLink | DSL, Fiber | 940 Mbps | 940 Mbps | 76.9% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Fuquay-Varina 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 Fuquay-Varina 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
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Fuquay-Varina are compared to Wake County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to North Carolina overall?
Average download speeds in Fuquay-Varina of 42.58 Mbps are faster than the Wake County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for North Carolina.
Fuquay-Varina Internet Access Facts
The average internet download speed in Wake County is 34.13 Mbps based upon 3809040 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Fuquay-Varina is 8.45 Mbps. This is 2.8% faster than the average in North Carolina and 27.2% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Fuquay-Varina is 24.8% faster than the Wake County average and 31.4% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Fuquay-Varina is 8.45 Mbps. This is 29.2% slower than the Wake County average and 27.2% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 99.6% of Wake County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 72.8% of Wake County 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 Fuquay-Varina 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 Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.
Who has the fastest internet service in Fuquay-Varina?
Spectrum with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Fuquay-Varina.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina?
The following zip codes were used: 27526, 27539, 27540, 27592 and 27603
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Fuquay-Varina internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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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 Fuquay-Varina compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Click through to see how the Fuquay-Varina broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Andrews, Cedar Point, Hemby Bridge, Hickory, Reidsville, Wilkesboro, Wilsons Mills
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Fuquay-Varina - Spectrum and CenturyLink.
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 Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina?
Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Fuquay-Varina.
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.
Fuquay-Varina 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
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages