Internet providers in New Bern, NC

Internet in New Bern

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

New Bern Residential Internet Coverage

As the coastal city of New Bern has grown, high speed Internet options have increased considerably. In New Bern, there is a large military population. For that reason, high speed Internet is an essential part of communication for residents. Internet is widespread in this area, reaching a full 96% of New Bern homes.

Those living in New Bern can get DSL through CenturyLink. CenturyLink makes DSL accessible to 96% of the New Bern population.

Another option to check out is cable Internet. Cable is a popular option for New Bern residents, since it's available in 95% of the city. Cable is available in some parts of western New Bern through Suddenlink Communications.

Commercial Internet options in New Bern are somewhat different from residential options. Level 3 Communications and MCNC both offer fiber optic service. They can also explore commercial plans offered by residential companies, some of which have higher speed limits for commercial customers.

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Average download speed
96.02 Mbps

Average upload speed
41.55 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
40.12 ms

Average jitter
34.02 ms

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What is the best internet provider in New Bern?

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

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Summary of New Bern internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Optimum	Cable	940 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Optimum
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