Internet providers in Durham, North Carolina 27713
ZIP code 27713 is in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Durham 27713: local snapshot
About 94% of the 25,068 households in 27713 have a broadband subscription, 6 points above the North Carolina average of 89%. That ranks 27713#111 of 765 ZIP codes in North Carolina for broadband adoption. Very few households (4%) are offline, suggesting internet service is widely used in this area.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Durham, North Carolina
Share of residential locations in Durham where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 96% | |
| 2 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 83% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 78% | Check availability |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 73% | Check availability |
| 5 | Frontier | Fiber, DSL | 55% | |
| 6 | Google Fiber | Fiber | 45% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Durham?
Fiber is widely available: about 70% of locations in Durham can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 74% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 91% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Durham that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Durham 27713
Spectrum reports service to the most residential locations in Durham, about 96%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Spectrum, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, AT&T, and Frontier), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Google Fiber (45%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 27713 (94%) is close to the Durham average of 93%. By median household income, 27713 ranks 1 of 7 ZIP codes in Durham. The median age of residents is 34.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Durham?
Yes, in part. About 70% of residential locations in Durham can get fiber, 93% can get cable, and about 74% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Durham?
Spectrum reports service to about 96% of residential locations in Durham, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Durham?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Durham, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Durham?
Fiber providers reporting service in Durham include Google Fiber (45% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Durham 27713?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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