Internet Provider Reviews in Burlington, NC

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82% available in Burlington, NC pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
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50% available in Burlington, NC Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
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40% available in Burlington, NC Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
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76% available in Burlington, NC Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
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99% available in Burlington, NC Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
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Spectrum — Cable internet
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50% available in Burlington, NC
Brightspeed — DSL internet
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76% available in Burlington, NC
Viasat — Satellite internet
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99% available in Burlington, NC
NHC — Fiber & Satellite internet
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99% available in Burlington, NC
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Earthlink Business — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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67% available in Burlington, NC
Ooma — Wireless LTE internet
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AT&T Business — Fiber internet
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Spectrum Mobile— Mobile internet
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Tello Mobile— Mobile internet
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Best internet providers in Burlington, NC

Internet providers in Burlington, North Carolina, offer widespread fiber and 5G home internet access. T-Mobile Fiber is a leading provider, with its fiber optic service available to about 87% of the city. AT&T also has a significant fiber footprint, covering 50% of Burlington, while Lumos serves nearly a third of the area. T-Mobile’s 5G home internet service is available to all residents. For those seeking cable, Spectrum’s network reaches 59% of the city.

How to get free wi-fi in Burlington, NC

Need to stay online in Burlington, NC? Free Wi‑Fi around town makes it simple. Look for library study rooms, municipal lobbies, or friendly cafés that post a guest password. If the signal lags, shift devices off auto‑sync and pause cloud backups until you’re back on private internet. Forest Hills Community Center at Williamson Street. May Memorial Library at 342 South Spring Street. North Park Library / Community Center at 849 Sharpe Road. Elmira Community Center at 810 Wicker Street. Burger King at 1323 Tiki Lane.

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Brightspeed.
pro Speeds up to 40 Mbps
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T-Mobile Fiber
T-Mobile Fiber
pro Speeds up to 2000 Mbps
pro Fiber connections

Cheapest internet providers in Burlington, NC

The cheapest internet providers get you a reliable connection at an affordable price. You may have to settle for slower speeds, but you can also find promos and discounts. Hot tip: Look for providers with unlimited data and no extra fees to save even further.

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Brightspeed
$29.99DSL
AT&T Fiber
$34Fiber
Earthlink
$39.955G Home + Fiber

Fastest internet plans and providers in Burlington, NC

The fastest internet providers can get you gigabit or even multi-gigabit speeds. Not everyone needs a 1,000Mbps connection or faster, but it’s worth the investment if you’re a power user or live in a large household.

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Max Download Speed
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AT&T Fiber
5000 MbpsFiber
Earthlink
5000 Mbps5G Home + Fiber
T-Mobile Fiber
2000 MbpsFiber

Most reliable internet plans in Burlington, NC

A reliable internet connection means you get a stable connection and consistent speeds day in, day out, without the worry of sudden slowdowns or outages. You also get top-rated customer service and technical support in case things do go awry. Fiber is the most reliable internet you can get, so we recommend that if it’s available.

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AT&T Fiber
3.8 out of 5 stars3.8Fiber
Spectrum
3.7 out of 5 stars3.72Cable
Earthlink
3.3 out of 5 stars3.265G Home + Fiber

Frequently asked questions about internet in Burlington, NC

The fastest internet in Burlington is AT&T with speeds up to 5000 Mbps.

The cheapest internet in Burlington is Brightspeed with prices starting at $29.99.

Fiber internet is available in Burlington, T-Mobile Fiber has 81.83% coverage.

Internet connection options in Burlington, NC

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Fiber Availability

47%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

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Cable Availability

50%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps

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DSL Availability

74%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

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Satellite Availability

99%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Internet in Burlington, NC at a glance

Internet provider averages in
Burlington, NC
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Average download speed

225 Mbps

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Average upload speed

67 Mbps

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Average latency time

27 ms

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Average cost of internet

$84/mo

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Number of internet providers

23

Internet availability faster than 100 Mbps

The number of households in each region that have access to 100 Mbps internet.

Burlington

99%

North Carolina

100%

U.S.A.

92%

Burlington Internet Value Score

We came up with this score by dividing the average cost of each provider in Burlington, NC with the average speeds they offered.

$0.38 per Mbps

National average: $0.63

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