In Kinston there are 2 internet service providers, with Suddenlink Communications being the most popular. Suddenlink Communications offers cable internet service. In recent tests, Suddenlink Communications customers had an average download speed of 179 Mbps and an average upload speed of 21 Mbps. In addition to Suddenlink Communications, DSL and fiber internet service is also available from CenturyLink.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suddenlink Communications Cable | 179 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 35 ms |
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 50 Mbps | 31 Mbps | 26 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Suddenlink Communications is the most popular provider in Kinston offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 179 Mbps for download speeds and 21 Mbps for upload speeds over 3,845 recent tests.
Suddenlink Communications has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Kinston. 33% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 39% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 279 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 36 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 143 Mbps | 26 Mbps | 51 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 132 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 43 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 298 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 30 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 214 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 37 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 592 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 35 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 17 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 33 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 186 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 31 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 210 Mbps | 19 Mbps | 30 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 146 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 40 ms |
CenturyLink is the 2nd most popular provider in Kinston offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 50 Mbps for download speeds and 31 Mbps for upload speeds over 96 recent tests.
CenturyLink has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Kinston. 31% of users saw download speeds between 25-50 Mbps, and 31% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2024 | 183 Mbps | 162 Mbps | 29 ms |
| March 7, 2024 | 29 Mbps | 13 Mbps | 59 ms |
| March 4, 2024 | 31 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 24 ms |
| March 4, 2024 | 409 Mbps | 157 Mbps | 30 ms |
| March 3, 2024 | 133 Mbps | 137 Mbps | 33 ms |
| March 2, 2024 | 32 Mbps | 31 Mbps | 26 ms |
| March 1, 2024 | 31 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 25 ms |
| February 28, 2024 | 116 Mbps | 137 Mbps | 25 ms |
| February 27, 2024 | 50 Mbps | 65 Mbps | 70 ms |
| February 26, 2024 | 26 Mbps | 31 Mbps | 26 ms |
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