Internet Providers in Elizabeth City, NC

Over 277 people in Elizabeth City found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

45% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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100% Fiber. All the way to your door. $24.95/mo

#2

Spectrum

99.91% availability
Spectrum logo

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2713)

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Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets. Sign up today to enjoy the best in-home entertainment.

#3

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability
Earthlink 5G Home Internet logo

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#4

Brightspeed

61.09% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2977)

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We’re a brand-new choice in internet. And we’re on a mission to power your home with reliable internet.

#5

CenturyLink

93.57% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#6

Viasat

98.33% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#7

Mediacom

0.18% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2679)

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Mediacom has a variety of internet plans that can accommodate the needs of each household member and any household.

#8

HughesNet

99.53% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

#9

Starlink

97% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite
Speed up to:

400 Mbps

User Review:

(2978)

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Fast Satellite Internet available almost anywhere on Earth.

Television Only Providers in Elizabeth City, NC

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Elizabeth City

Elizabeth City's riverfront sits on the Pasquotank River near Albemarle Sound. When development hugged the downtown waterfront and the U.S. 17 commercial strip, providers pushed newer infrastructure into those corridors while older neighborhoods kept existing coax and copper. Fiber is widely available in the downtown waterfront district and along U.S. 17, while areas beyond the Elizabeth City Regional Airport and the northern suburban blocks remain concentrated on cable and DSL. In practice, that mix means people close to the river and main corridors see higher upload capacity and consistent low-latency connections, but out toward marshy edges and older postwar subdivisions many turn to 5G home or satellite as a practical backup when wired speeds or uploads fall short.

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Elizabeth City, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $39 and $99/mo.

Spectrum cable internet is the next-best option in Elizabeth City for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 2 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $40/mo.

Earthlink 5G Home Internet 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Elizabeth City. Plans start around $39.95/mo, with typical speeds around 11 Mbps-1 Gbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Elizabeth City?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Elizabeth City, NC, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 45% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps45.00%
SpectrumCable / Television / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps99.91%
BrightspeedFiber / DSL2 Gbps2 Gbps61.09%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps93.57%
StarlinkSatellite400 Mbps44 Mbps97.00%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps98.33%
MediacomCable / Television / Phone150 Mbps20 Mbps0.18%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile100 Mbps55 Mbps86.10%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps99.53%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Elizabeth City?

Brightspeed offers the cheapest internet in Elizabeth City starting at $39.00/month with speeds up to 2 Gbps. EarthLink Fiber offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Spectrum$50.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Brightspeed$39.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Starlink$55.00Up to 400 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
Mediacom$40.00Up to 150 MbpsNo6 TB
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 100 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Elizabeth City?

Elizabeth City has 4 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

18.54%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

99.91%

Most widely available wired option. Spectrum covers 99.91%, Mediacom covers 0.18%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

93.02%

Brightspeed, max 2 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps), Starlink (400 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Elizabeth City residents.

Elizabeth City, NC - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Elizabeth City, NC has a total of 14 internet providers including  6 Fiber providers, 3 Cable providers, 4 DSL providers and 3 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Elizabeth City, NC by Coverage Area

All 14 internet providers serving Elizabeth City by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 7 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Spectrum2 Gbps2 GbpsCable / Television / Phone99.91%
2.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone99.53%
3.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone98.33%
4.Starlink400 Mbps44 MbpsSatellite97.00%
5.CenturyLink1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone93.57%
6.Earthlink 5G Home Internet100 Mbps55 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
7.Brightspeed2 Gbps2 GbpsFiber / DSL61.09%
8.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber45.00%
9.Mediacom150 Mbps20 MbpsCable / Television / Phone0.18%
10.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless~
11.MCNC~~Fiber~
12.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
13.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
14.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Elizabeth City?

Yes. Elizabeth City residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Spectrum Internet Assist

$25/month for 50 Mbps for qualifying households. Spectrum Internet Assist includes a modem and Security Suite (some may qualify for $15/mo).

Provider Program

Mediacom Xtream Connect

$29.99/mo for 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Xtream Connect includes free install and Wi-Fi 6 (w/ 5-yr price lock). Equipment fee may apply.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elizabeth City

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Elizabeth City, NC, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 14 internet providers in Elizabeth City, NC. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL and satellite.

Brightspeed offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.00. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Elizabeth City, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Elizabeth City. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Elizabeth City residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Spectrum Internet Assist provides 50 Mbps for $25/month. Mediacom Xtream Connect has 100 Mbps starting at $29.99/mo. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Elizabeth City, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Elizabeth City. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Elizabeth City is 61 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Elizabeth City, NC.

Spectrum, HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink, and CenturyLink offer internet in Elizabeth City, NC.

  • Spectrum: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • Starlink: Offers speeds up to 400 Mbps starting at $55.00/mo.
  • CenturyLink: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $50.00/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Elizabeth City

East Albemarle Regional Library
100 East Colonial Avenue
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2511
Pasquotank-Camden Library
205 East Main Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2473

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