Best Harrisburg Internet Service Providers

Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg. 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 Harrisburg is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1SpectrumCable, Fiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps100.0%
2WindstreamDSL, Fiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps94.5%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Harrisburg NC Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Harrisburg which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Harrisburg compare to Cabarrus County? The average speed in Harrisburg is 48.88 Mbps which is faster than Cabarrus County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the North Carolina average of 29.11 Mbps.

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Harrisburg Internet Access Facts

  • The average upload speed in Harrisburg is 5.53 Mbps. This is 32.7% slower than the average in North Carolina and 52.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Harrisburg is 57.4% faster than the Cabarrus County average and 50.9% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Harrisburg is 5.53 Mbps. This is 27.4% slower than the Cabarrus County average and 52.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 98.2% of Cabarrus County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 65.2% of Cabarrus County residents

  • The average internet download speed in Cabarrus County is 31.05 Mbps based upon 625192 samples taken in the past year

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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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg, North Carolina.

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

Click through to see how the Harrisburg broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Carolina Shores, Hillsborough, King, River Road, Sanford, Warsaw, Whiteville

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.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

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

The following zip codes were used: 28025, 28027, 28075, 28213 and 28215

Who has the fastest internet service in Harrisburg?

Spectrum and Windstream with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Harrisburg.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Harrisburg - Windstream.




Harrisburg 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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