Internet providers in Clayton, North Carolina

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6 providers
  • Spectrum Internet

    Spectrum
    Plans starting at
    $30

    /mo.*

    for 12 mos.
    Speeds up to
    2000 mbps
    Connection type
    Cable
    Customer rating
    Available in Clayton
    99%

    *2 Gbps speed available in select markets

  • Starlink Internet

    Starlink
    Plans starting at
    $50

    /mo.*

    for 12 mos.
    Speeds up to
    400 mbps
    Connection type
    Satellite
    Customer rating
    Available in Clayton
    100%

    *Users on Residential 100 Mbps and Residential 200 Mbps will be limited to download speeds of 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps respectively. Residential 100 Mbps and Residential 200 Mbps plans are only available in select areas. Residential Max users will experience maximum available speeds and top Residential network priority.

  • T-Mobile Internet

    T-Mobile
    Plans starting at
    $50

    /mo.

    for 12 mos.
    Speeds up to
    498 mbps
    Connection type
    Wireless
    Customer rating
    Available in Clayton
    94%
  • Spectrum Internet

    Spectrum
    Plans starting at
    $30

    /mo.*

    for 12 mos.
    Speeds up to
    2000 mbps
    Connection type
    Cable
    Customer rating
    Available in Clayton
    99%

    *2 Gbps speed available in select markets

  • Brightspeed Internet

    Brightspeed
    Plans starting at
    $29

    99/mo.*

    for 12 mos.
    Speeds up to
    8000 mbps
    Connection type
    Fiber
    Customer rating
    Available in Clayton
    84%

    *Limited time offer. Limited availability/areas. Taxes and fees extra. Autopay required. Pricing Subject to change.

  • T-Mobile Fiber Internet

    T-Mobile Fiber
    Plans starting at
    $55

    /mo.*

    for 12 mos.
    Speeds up to
    2000 mbps
    Connection type
    Fiber

    *Starting prices only available with voice and autopay; inc. taxes & fees

  • Verizon 5G Internet

    Verizon 5G
    Plans starting at
    $50

    /mo.*

    for 12 mos.
    Speeds up to
    300 mbps
    Connection type
    Wireless
    Customer rating
    Available in Clayton
    12%

    *with a mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. With Auto Pay + Paperless billing.

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Key takeaways

  • Verizon 5G Home is the most widely available wireless internet provider in Clayton, NC, covering 100% of the city
  • Wireless internet from T-Mobile is accessible to 100% of homes
  • Brightspeed is the cheapest internet provider in Clayton, NC
  • Brightspeed is the fastest internet provider in Clayton, NC

What's the right internet speed for your home?

Households within Clayton are, on average, getting download speeds of 226 Mbps and upload speeds of 106 Mbps. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigns internet requirements into light, moderate and high-use categories.

Our online speed guide can help you decide which internet speed is best for your household.

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Best internet provider in Clayton, NC

Allconnect's choice for the best internet provider in Clayton is Verizon 5G Home, with their wireless plans covering 100% of the city. Verizon 5G Home internet plans start at $50.00/mo. with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.

To make that choice, we look at the affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction of internet service providers (ISPs). View our full methodology here.

Best Internet Choice

Plans starting at

$50

00/mo.*

Speeds up to

1,000

Mbps

Best Internet Choice

Cheap internet in Clayton

Most internet service providers offer cheap internet plans between $20–$30, for the lowest tier of speed, usually up to 75–100 Mbps. These plans are fast enough for light use in a small household. Find the cheapest internet plans available in your area and start saving today.

Brightspeed has the cheapest internet plans in Clayton, starting at 8,000 Mbps for $29.99/mo.

Spectrum also has an affordable internet plan offering 100 Mbps for $30.00/mo.

Keep in mind that for just $5 or $10 extra a month, the second-to-cheapest plan offered by an ISP is sometimes the better deal, often providing more speed for your dollar.

Cheapest plans

Cheapest Option

Plans starting at

$29.99 /mo.

Speeds up to

8,000 Mbps

Cheapest Option

Overview

Brightspeed has the cheapest internet plans in Clayton, starting at 8,000 Mbps for $29.99/mo.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Fast speeds – Brightspeed’s fiber speeds are as fast as any
  • Broad service areas – Brightspeed internet is available to many areas where cable or other fiber providers may not offer high-speed internet
  • No contracts – There are no contracts with Brightspeed service, so you can change or move service at any time without early termination fees

Cons

  • Limited plan options – DSL and fiber service is one cost, so you won’t have the option of choosing a cheaper or faster/more expensive plan
Low Price

Plans starting at

$30.00 /mo.

Speeds up to

100 Mbps

Low Price

Overview

Spectrum also has an affordable internet plan offering 100 Mbps for $30.00/mo.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Low equipment fees – Spectrum charges $5/mo. for router rental and provides a free modem. Other providers usually charge $10-15/mo. for the equipment
  • No data caps – Spectrum does not have data caps, so you can binge-watch any streaming show you’d like
  • No contracts – Spectrum doesn’t require contracts so you aren’t tied to a plan that may no longer work for you

Cons

  • Slower upload speeds – Spectrum’s upload speeds of 10 to 35 Mbps are lower when compared to other providers

Fastest internet in Clayton

The speed you need depends on what you use the internet for. If high-speed internet is necessary for your household to game, work and learn, you'll be happy to know that Brightspeed and T-Mobile Fiber offer the fastest internet in Clayton.

Brightspeed has fiber internet speeds starting at $29.99/mo. for up to 8,000 Mbps while T-Mobile Fiber offers plans up to 2,000 Mbps for their fiber internet.

Fastest plans

Fastest Option

Plans starting at

$29.99 /mo.

Speeds up to

8,000 Mbps

Fastest Option

Overview

Brightspeed provides the fastest internet in Clayton, NC, offering speeds up to 8,000 Mbps.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Fast speeds – Brightspeed’s fiber speeds are as fast as any
  • Broad service areas – Brightspeed internet is available to many areas where cable or other fiber providers may not offer high-speed internet
  • No contracts – There are no contracts with Brightspeed service, so you can change or move service at any time without early termination fees

Cons

  • Limited plan options – DSL and fiber service is one cost, so you won’t have the option of choosing a cheaper or faster/more expensive plan
High Speed

Plans starting at

$70.00 /mo.

Speeds up to

2,000 Mbps

High Speed

Overview

T-Mobile Fiber also delivers fast speeds of up to 2,000 Mbps.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Unlimited data
  • Discounts available with mobile plans
  • 5-year price guarantee

Cons

  • May lack availability for ZIP codes
  • No TV service
  • Limited availability

Provider coverage map for Clayton

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Most available internet providers in Clayton

The most available ISPs in Clayton are Verizon 5G Home and T-Mobile which serve 100% of the area.

Satellite and 5G home internet are available in nearly 99% of the country, so if cable or fiber internet isn't available at your Clayton address, you probably can connect to another internet type.

Most available plans

Most Available Option

Plans starting at

$50.00 /mo.

Speeds up to

1,000 Mbps

Most Available Option

Overview

Verizon 5G Home is the most available wireless provider, covering 100% of the city.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • No contracts or data caps
  • Price guaranteed for up to 3 years
  • Wi-Fi 6 router included
  • Save when you bundle Verizon mobile and 5G home internet

Cons

  • Limited availability: Verizon 5G Home is in about 900 cities
  • Maximum internet speeds may not be reached depending on coverage area
High Availability

Plans starting at

$50.00 /mo.

Speeds up to

318 Mbps

High Availability

Overview

Wireless internet from T-Mobile is accessible to 100% of homes.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Simple pricing – All-in-one price with equipment included and no hidden fees
  • No contracts – You can cancel anytime and T-Mobile won’t raise prices after the first year
  • No data caps – You won’t have to worry about getting charged for going over your data limit
  • Savings with mobile – T-Mobile offers up to $20 off you’re monthly home internet bill when you bundle with a mobile plan

Cons

  • Inconsistent speeds – Speeds are more erratic than cable and fiber optic internet connections
  • Location – The quality of your connection will depend on how close you are to a T-Mobile tower
  • No TV – You won’t be able to save money by bundling with TV service

Clayton internet FAQs

What's the cheapest internet provider in Clayton?

Brightspeed offers the cheapest internet plan in Clayton with plans starting at $29.99/mo. for 8,000 Mbps. Spectrum also offers cheap plans starting at $30.00/mo. for 100 Mbps.

At $0.00 per Mbps the Brightspeed Fiber Internet up to 8 Gig plan from Brightspeed gives you the most value for your dollar.

The fastest internet provider in Clayton is Brightspeed. It has Fiber internet plans with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps. T-Mobile Fiber also has fast Fiber plans up to 2,000 Mbps.

In most cases, your initial cost of buying a modem and router pays for itself within a year. Rental equipment fees from internet providers are usually around $10/mo. and you can buy combination modem/routers (gateways) for under $100. If you want to avoid a monthly fee from your ISP, buying your router is the way to go. If you need support for your equipment, rent it from your ISP and you’ll have access to technical support. See our full guide on whether you should rent or buy internet equipment.

Once you have compared and chosen an internet provider, you often have the choice to install your internet yourself or have the ISP send a tech to your address. If you install it yourself, the ISP will provide you with a step-by-step guide to connect their equipment to yours and set up your Wi-Fi access. If you choose professional installation, all you’ll have to do is schedule an appointment with your ISP and they’ll take care of everything.

When choosing an internet service provider, it’s important to consider technology types. Fiber internet is the fastest and most reliable internet technology type since it provides symmetrical download and upload speeds, but it’s not the most widely available type of internet. We recommend fiber if it’s available at your address, but if not, you have other options.

Cable internet is a common internet type and the best alternative to fiber internet. It offers fast, reliable speeds and is more widely available than fiber. Satellite internet is a great choice if you live in a rural area and other internet technologies aren’t an option.

5G internet, or fixed wireless internet, is another internet technology type to consider. 5G home internet isn’t always as fast as cable or fiber plans, but some providers like T-Mobile are expanding rapidly to offer 5G home internet service to most of the country and can reach speeds up to 245 Mbps.