Spectrum
CableFCC records report this provider in the sampled area near ZIP 27706. Enter your address to confirm service, plans, and current pricing.
Durham, NC
Internet Providers in 27706
Spectrum has reported coverage near ZIP 27706. Confirm your address before ordering online.
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FCC data as of June 20254 providers reported
Review 4 providers with reported coverage near ZIP code 27706, then enter your street address to confirm service and plan details.
Quick Answer
4 internet providers have FCC-reported coverage near ZIP code 27706 in Durham, NC. Reported providers include Spectrum, AT&T Internet, Frontier Fiber and 1 more. Enter your address above, then confirm service, plans, and pricing before ordering.
Providers with Reported Coverage in 27706
AT&T Internet
FiberFCC records report this provider in the sampled area near ZIP 27706. Enter your address to confirm service, plans, and current pricing.
Frontier Fiber
FiberFCC records report this provider in the sampled area near ZIP 27706. Enter your address to confirm service, plans, and current pricing.
Google Fiber
FiberFCC records report this provider in the sampled area near ZIP 27706. Enter your address to confirm service, plans, and current pricing.
Coverage data from FCC Broadband Data Collection. Actual availability may vary by exact address.
Other services to check at your address
T-Mobile, Starlink, and other address-qualified services are not counted as locally reported providers for ZIP 27706. Availability varies by address — confirm eligibility before ordering.
ZIP 27706 Internet at a Glance
- Reported technology mix: 3 fiber, 1 cable, 0 5G/wireless
- Fiber evidence: found in the sampled area; confirm availability at your address
- Sample coverage: 16/19 sampled grid cells contained admitted FCC records
4
Providers reported
FCC BDC
Coverage source
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Broadband in 27706: what to know
FCC data reports fiber infrastructure in the sampled area around 27706 (Durham, NC). Fiber can provide strong upload performance, but an address check is still required to confirm service and an eligible plan.
The sampled FCC records around ZIP 27706 report fiber speeds up to 8 Gbps, cable speeds up to 1 Gbps. These advertised maximums do not confirm an available plan at a specific address.
FCC Broadband Data Collection records appear in 84% of the sampled H3 grid cells around ZIP code 27706 in Durham, NC. This grid summary does not confirm service at every address.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC), June 2025
ZIP code 27706 is located in Durham, NC (population 257,636). 4 internet providers have reported coverage signals in the sampled area, including 3 providers with reported fiber infrastructure. For full city-wide coverage details, see our Durham internet providers page.
Coverage by Technology in 27706
3
Fiber Providers
75% of options
1
Cable Provider
25% of options
1
DSL Provider
25% of options
Coverage in Your Area (27706)
Based on sampled FCC broadband records around ZIP code 27706. These figures describe the sample, not every address in the ZIP.
Sampled Cells with Records
84%
16 of 19 sampled grid cells contained admitted records
Reported Max Download
8 Gbps
in sampled infrastructure data
Reported Max Upload
8 Gbps
in sampled infrastructure data
Low-Latency Flag
Reported
present in sampled FCC records
Providers with reported infrastructure near 27706:
AT&T (Fiber)Frontier (Fiber)Google Fiber (Fiber)Spectrum (Fiber)Spectrum (Cable)Frontier (DSL)
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, H3 hex-level analysis, June 2025
Key Findings
- 4 internet providers have FCC-reported coverage near ZIP code 27706
- Reported fiber infrastructure (3 providers): AT&T Internet, Frontier Fiber, Google Fiber
- FCC records found in 84% of sampled H3 grid cells
- Exact service, plan eligibility, speeds, and pricing require an address check
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Internet Technology Options in 27706
These technologies appeared in the current ZIP sample. Percentages are broader market estimates and do not confirm service at an address.
Fiber Optic
Fastest and most reliable. Symmetric upload and download speeds with low latency. Best for gaming, streaming, and working from home.
- AT&T Internet57% metro estimate
- Frontier Fiber29% metro estimate
- Google Fiber26% metro estimate
Cable
Widely available with fast download speeds. Upload speeds are typically lower than fiber. Good for most households.
- Spectrum84% metro estimate
5G & Wireless
Uses a fixed-wireless or mobile network connection. Performance and plan eligibility depend on signal, capacity, and the exact address.
- Not found in the current ZIP sample
What Internet Speed Do You Need in 27706?
Choose the right speed tier based on your household's usage. More devices and simultaneous users require higher speeds.
25-100 Mbps
Basic Use
1-2 people. Email, browsing, social media, and standard-definition streaming.
100-300 Mbps
Moderate Use
2-4 people. HD streaming, video calls, online gaming, and working from home.
300-500 Mbps
Heavy Use
4-6 people. Multiple 4K streams, competitive gaming, large file downloads, and smart home devices.
500+ Mbps
Power User
6+ people or professionals. Content creation, live streaming, server hosting, and simultaneous heavy usage.
How We Rank Providers & Where the Data Comes From
Provider names and sampled advertised technology and speed evidence on this page come from the FCC National Broadband Map and the FCC Broadband Data Collection (June 2025), sampled at H3 grid-cell granularity. ZIP results are shortlist evidence, not address-level serviceability. National catalog plans are excluded until market eligibility is proven. Confirm service, the current offer, and installation terms at the exact address. See our full ranking methodology.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Internet in 27706
How many internet providers are available in ZIP code 27706?
FCC records show 4 consumer-facing providers with coverage signals near ZIP code 27706 (Durham, NC). The sample includes 3 fiber, 1 cable, and 0 wireless or 5G providers. Reported providers include Spectrum, AT&T Internet, Frontier Fiber; confirm your exact address before ordering.
Is fiber internet available in ZIP code 27706?
FCC infrastructure records in the sampled area around 27706 include fiber from AT&T Internet, Frontier Fiber, Google Fiber. This does not confirm service at every home; check your exact address and verify the plan, speed, fees, and terms with the provider.
How do I check internet availability at my address in 27706?
The fastest way to confirm what is installable at your 27706 address is an address-level lookup rather than relying only on the sampled coverage data on this page. Use our checker or verify with Spectrum and AT&T Internet, since fiber and cable footprints vary street by street.
What internet speed do I need for my home in 27706?
Speed needs scale with simultaneous users: plan on roughly 25-100 Mbps for 1-2 light users, 100-300 Mbps for a busy 2-4 person household with gaming or remote work, and 300-500+ Mbps once you have 4+ heavy users or regular 4K streaming. Where fiber is available in 27706, its consistent upload speeds make it the strongest pick for working from home.
What types of internet are available in 27706?
ZIP code 27706 has internet service across 2 technology types: fiber (3), cable (1). Fiber optic provides the fastest and most reliable connection. Each technology has trade-offs in speed, reliability, and price that may suit different household needs.
Sources & Methodology
This guide is based on data from FCC broadband filings, Ookla speed test measurements, U.S. Census Bureau broadband adoption statistics, and verified provider plan details. Pricing, speeds, and availability are verified against provider broadband nutrition labels and may vary by location. For a detailed explanation of our data collection and scoring process, see our methodology page.
Data Sources
Last verified: June 2025. InternetProviders.ai is an independent resource. We may earn commissions from partner links — this does not affect our editorial recommendations. See our methodology for details.
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