Internet providers in Elkin, NC

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Business (8)
Mobile (4)

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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

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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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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
Brightspeed	DSL	100 Mbps	3.3/5	View Plans for Brightspeed
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
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

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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.

Internet providers in Elkin, NC

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