AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 Mbps Fiber-optic 33%
3 providers - 0%
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 28411 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of North Carolina - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 28411 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 81% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 67% of those living in the 28411 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 28411 area, and 93.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 28411, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Average internet speeds in Wilmington
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wilmington.
Wilmington – 149 Mbps
NC – 120 Mbps
Wilmington – 43 Mbps
NC – 43 Mbps
The largest internet providers serving the 28411 ZIP code are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 28411 ZIP code, covering 83% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 33% of the area. Wilmington's third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 28411 ZIP code.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 28411 ZIP code, covering 83% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Wilmington, $59.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wilmington, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 28411 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilmington's providers, 356 Mbps.
AT&T fiber-optic internet
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 28411 ZIP code, covering 33% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 28411 ZIP code than other internet types.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 28411 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 33% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilmington's providers, 356 Mbps.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 28411 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum's cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 28411 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Wilmington, $59.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wilmington, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 28411 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilmington's providers, 356 Mbps.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 28411 and the greater Wilmington area. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Wilmington at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Wilmington at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 28411 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 28411 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 83% of households in 28411. The next fastest internet provider in the 28411 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 33% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in the 28411 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Wilmington, $59.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 28411 ZIP code, covering 33% of the city.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber's 38%.
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