Who is our top ranked provider in North Wilkesboro NC? [Updated]

Best North Wilkesboro Internet Service Providers

North Wilkesboro, NC has a total of 5 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 5 internet service options in North Wilkesboro. 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 North Wilkesboro is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.6%
2	Wilkes	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	38.6%
3	CenturyLink	DSL	80 Mbps	10 Mbps	55.9%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

North Wilkesboro 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.

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in North Wilkesboro of 4.84 Mbps are slower than the Wilkes County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for North Carolina.

North Wilkesboro Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in North Wilkesboro is 17.3% faster than the Wilkes County average and 31.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in North Wilkesboro is 4.84 Mbps. This is 11.7% slower than the Wilkes County average and 58.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 80.3% of Wilkes County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 72.0% of Wilkes County residents
The average internet download speed in Wilkes County is 18.98 Mbps based upon 113456 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in North Wilkesboro is 23.5% slower than the average in North Carolina and 31.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 North Wilkesboro 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 North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

Who has the fastest internet service in North Wilkesboro?

Wilkes with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in North Wilkesboro.

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

The following zip codes were used: 28656 and 28659

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new North Wilkesboro internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
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 North Wilkesboro compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Click through to see how the North Wilkesboro broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cornelius, Fremont, Half Moon, Magnolia, Royal Pines, Rural Hall, Wilsons Mills

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in North Wilkesboro - Wilkes.

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 North Wilkesboro, North Carolina?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 99.6% of North Wilkesboro.

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.

North Wilkesboro 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.