Internet providers in Jacksonville, NC

Internet in Jacksonville

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

Jacksonville Residential Internet Coverage

The armed forces have a large presence in Jacksonville. Nearly one-quarter of residents are members of the military. Among civilians, Public Service and health care are the biggest employers. Almost 10% of this workforce telecommutes. The middle-income residents rely on internet to keep in touch with employers and clients while they work from home. They also depend on the internet to help them stay in touch with family members who've been deployed in service of their country.

CenturyLink offers DSL to 78% of Jacksonville residents around Camp Lejune. Cable internet connections are shared between Time Warner Spectrum and Charter. Time Warner Spectrum provides connectivity to 61% of homes around the Angola Swamp. Charter reaches 41% of homes from the Hofmann Forest into Fayetteville. Fiber optics have not yet entered the residential space.

In addition to the services offered to residents, MCNC and Level 3 Communications each provide fiber optics to 1% of area businesses.

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Average download speed
183.18 Mbps

Average upload speed
23.39 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
38.7 ms

Average jitter
24.61 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Jacksonville?

Spectrum - No data caps
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Jacksonville 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 & Fiber	940 Mbps	3.3/5	View Plans for Brightspeed
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Rural Roam	LTE Home	99 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Rural Roam