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Internet providers in Elkin, NC

Spectrum
46% available in Elkin
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – all with a multi-year price guarantee.

Hughesnet
99% available in Elkin
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

Wilkes Communications
38% available in Elkin
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Surry Communications
62% available in Elkin
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Piedmont Communications
62% available in Elkin
Connection:
Cable, DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Rural Roam
99% available in Elkin
Connection:
LTE Home
Download speeds up to
99Mbps
Spectrum
46% available in Elkin
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – all with a multi-year price guarantee.

Hughesnet
99% available in Elkin
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

Wilkes Communications
38% available in Elkin
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
MCNC
43% available in Elkin
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Surry Communications
62% available in Elkin
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Piedmont Communications
62% available in Elkin
Connection:
Cable, DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Rural Roam
99% available in Elkin
Connection:
LTE Home
Download speeds up to
99Mbps
Mint
Available in Elkin
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
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Available in Elkin
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Tello Mobile
93% available in Elkin
Connection:
Mobile
Tello Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
Spectrum Mobile
99% available in Elkin
Connection:
Mobile
Spectrum Mobile
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

Only available to Spectrum Internet customers. Buy one line of Unlimited Data Plan and get the second line FREE for 12 months + extra $100 off when you trade-in an eligible device with the purchase of a new line and phone activation.

Verizon Wireless
83% available in Elkin
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
AT&T Wireless
100% available in Elkin
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Elkin

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

Average starting price
$67.74/mo

Average speed
130.6 Mbps

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Elkin Residential Internet Coverage

A stone's throw from the northern border of North Carolina, Elkin is a small historic town with over 4,000 residents. Those who reside in this area enjoy its rich history, riverfront views, and close community. Whatever you need from an Internet service provider, check out the listings on this page to find a good fit for you.

There are several companies with more than one connection option in Elkin. You might start your search with CenturyLink, a national provider with DSL and fiber optic coverage options in this city. Download speeds are determined by your location and your choice of plan. Surry Telephone Membership Corporation is a local ISP that also supplies Elkin residents with fiber optic and DSL options.

Cable is also available throughout Elkin and its neighboring communities. Spectrum is the area's primary cable provider, boasting some of the top download speeds in this region. The network extends past the city limits of Elkin.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Elkin

Average download speed
130.64 Mbps

Average upload speed
16.99 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
24.14 ms

Average jitter
8.65 ms

 

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Download speeds up to
1000000

Connection
Cable

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Download speeds up to
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Connection
Satellite

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Summary of Elkin internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Spectrum Cable 1000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3.5/5 View Plans for Spectrum
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Wilkes Communications Fiber 1000 Mbps 5.0/5 View Plans for Wilkes Communications
Surry Communications DSL & Fiber 1000 Mbps 0.5/5 View Plans for Surry Communications
Piedmont Communications Cable, DSL & Fiber 1000 Mbps N/A View Plans for Piedmont Communications
Rural Roam LTE Home 99 Mbps N/A View Plans for Rural Roam

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

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