Internet providers in Cary, NC

Internet in Cary

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

Cary Residential Internet Coverage

Located between Raleigh and Durham, Cary is a growing metropolis in North Carolina.

Through Centurylink Prism, an increasing number of homes and businesses in Cary have access to fiber internet. Service is available in the far south, near the Ness Drive neighborhood. In the north, service covers border neighborhoods like Green Level.

Between its fiber internet and DSL internet networks, AT&T provides coverage to nearly the entire city of Cary. Its networks run past the city limits of Cary, offering coverage to neighboring rural and suburban communities.

Via Frontier Communications, some Cary neighborhoods enjoy access to high-speed DSL internet. Covered neighborhoods in central Cary are Carpenter and Upchurch.

Cable internet is available through Time Warner Cable, which offers a range of speed options to all of Cary and many surrounding communities.

Another option to consider in Cary is satellite internet. The provider Hughesnet provides consistent satellite connections to almost all of Cary.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Cary

Average download speed
184.24 Mbps

Average upload speed
94.26 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
23.37 ms

Average jitter
25.36 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Cary?

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

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Summary of Cary 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
Frontier	DSL	N/A	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Ting	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for Ting
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
PogoZone	Fixed Wireless	6 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for PogoZone
Hotwire Communications	Fiber	10000 Mbps	2.5/5	View Plans for Hotwire Communications
Rural Roam	LTE Home	99 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Rural Roam