Best Morehead City Internet Service Providers
Morehead 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 Morehead 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 Morehead City 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 | 59.8% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Morehead City 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 Morehead City which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Morehead City compare to Carteret County? The average speed in Morehead City is 51.28 Mbps which is faster than Carteret County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the North Carolina average of 29.11 Mbps.
Morehead City Internet Access Facts
The average upload speed in Morehead City is 6.74 Mbps. This is 18% slower than the average in North Carolina and 41.9% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Morehead City is 87.7% faster than the Carteret County average and 58.3% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Morehead City is 6.74 Mbps. This is 49.8% faster than the Carteret County average and 41.9% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 99.8% of Carteret County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 5.5% of Carteret County residents
The average internet download speed in Carteret County is 27.32 Mbps based upon 79880 samples taken in the past year
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 Morehead 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 Morehead City, North Carolina.
Who has the fastest internet service in Morehead City?
Spectrum with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Morehead City.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Morehead City, North Carolina?
The following zip codes were used: 28516, 28557 and 28570
What is fiber internet service?
Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Morehead City 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 Morehead City compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Click through to see how the Morehead City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Eden, Graham, Louisburg, Stallings, Toast, Washington, Williamston
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Morehead City - 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 Morehead City, North Carolina?
Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Morehead City.
Morehead 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
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