Best Kill Devil Hills Internet Service Providers

Kill Devil Hills, 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 Kill Devil Hills. 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 Kill Devil Hills 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 Mbps56.5%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Kill Devil Hills are compared to Dare County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to North Carolina overall?
Average download speeds in Kill Devil Hills of 38.46 Mbps are faster than the Dare County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for North Carolina.

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Kill Devil Hills Internet Access Facts

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 5.9% of Kill Devil Hills residents

  • The average internet download speed in Dare County is 25.24 Mbps based upon 158632 samples taken in the past year

  • The average upload speed in Kill Devil Hills is 5.32 Mbps. This is 35.3% slower than the average in North Carolina and 54.1% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Kill Devil Hills is 52.4% faster than the Dare County average and 18.7% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Kill Devil Hills is 5.32 Mbps. This is 10.1% faster than the Dare County average and 54.1% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 98.9% of Dare 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 Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina?

The following zip codes were used: 27948

How do the internet speeds in Kill Devil Hills compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Click through to see how the Kill Devil Hills broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Clinton, Elm City, Emerald Isle, Franklinton, Mount Airy, Rockingham, Southport

Who has the fastest internet service in Kill Devil Hills?

Spectrum and CenturyLink with a download speed of 940 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Kill Devil Hills.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Kill Devil Hills - 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 Kill Devil Hills, NC residents.

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.




Kill Devil Hills 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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