Best Oak Island Internet Service Providers
Oak Island, 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 Oak Island. 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 Oak Island 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 | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 99.9% |
2 | Atlantic Telephone Membership | Cable, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 87.2% |
3 | AT&T | DSL, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 47.6% |
4 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Oak Island 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 Oak Island of 19.64 Mbps are faster than the Brunswick County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for North Carolina.
Oak Island Internet Access Facts
Fiber optic internet is available to 85.7% of Oak Island residents
The average internet download speed in Brunswick County is 43.97 Mbps based upon 235296 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Oak Island is 19.64 Mbps. This is 138.9% faster than the average in North Carolina and 69.3% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Oak Island is 24.9% faster than the Brunswick County average and 69.5% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Oak Island is 19.64 Mbps. This is 63.4% faster than the Brunswick County average and 69.3% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 95.9% of Brunswick 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 Oak Island 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 Oak Island, North Carolina.
Who has the fastest internet service in Oak Island?
Atlantic Telephone Membership and AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Oak Island.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Oak Island, North Carolina?
The following zip codes were used: 28422, 28461 and 28465
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Oak Island 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 Oak Island compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Click through to see how the Oak Island broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Belmont, Cricket, Green Level, Lillington, Troy, Wallace, Whispering Pines
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Oak Island - Atlantic Telephone Membership and AT&T.
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 Oak Island, North Carolina?
Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 99.9% of Oak Island.
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.
Oak Island 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