Internet providers in Carrboro, NC

Internet in Carrboro

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Carrboro area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Carrboro Residential Internet Coverage

The North Carolina town of Carrboro is conveniently located in the Durham metropolitan area. As a result, this suburban town is a mix of peace and quiet, urban excitement, and in-demand amenities. No matter which Carrboro community you call home, you can get service from one or more Internet service providers in this region.

DSL is available through multiple companies in Carrboro. CenturyLink is a prominent choice, boasting coverage throughout Carrboro and in many other North Carolina communities. The company has a small range of download speeds to choose from. Through AT&T, you can access one of the fastest DSL networks in the region. This company also supplies the area with fiber optic coverage.

Carrboro's main cable option is Spectrum. The Spectrum network reaches all of Carrboro, bringing competitive cable service to residents and businesses.

Businesses have other options in Carrboro. Level 3 Communications and MCNC both offer fiber optic service, while Megapath has DSL service for local commercial consumers.

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Average download speed
238.94 Mbps

Average upload speed
70.61 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
23.87 ms

Average jitter
5 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Carrboro?

AT&T - Great value
Spectrum - No data caps
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Google Fiber - High speeds with no data caps
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds

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Summary of Carrboro internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Google Fiber	Fiber	8000 Mbps	4.5/5	Zip code View Plans for Google Fiber
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet