In Kinston there are 2 internet service providers, with CenturyLink being the most popular. CenturyLink offers DSL and fiber internet service. In recent tests, CenturyLink customers had an average download speed of 6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1 Mbps. In addition to CenturyLink, cable and fiber internet service is also available from Spectrum.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 45 ms |
| Spectrum Cable Fiber | 29 Mbps | 28 Mbps | 12 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
CenturyLink is the most popular provider in Kinston offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 6 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 198 recent tests.
CenturyLink has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Kinston. 67% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 89% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2023 | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 45 ms |
| May 8, 2023 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 67 ms |
| May 8, 2023 | 12 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 46 ms |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 43 ms |
| May 7, 2023 | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 282 ms |
| May 7, 2023 | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 43 ms |
| May 6, 2023 | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 214 ms |
| May 5, 2023 | 8 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 35 ms |
| May 4, 2023 | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 35 ms |
| May 2, 2023 | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 31 ms |
Spectrum is the 2nd most popular provider in Kinston offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 29 Mbps for download speeds and 28 Mbps for upload speeds over 4 recent tests.
Spectrum has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Kinston. 33% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 50% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2023 | 465 Mbps | 51 Mbps | 12 ms |
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