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 147 Mbps and an average upload speed of 20 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 | 147 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 36 ms |
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 41 Mbps | 24 Mbps | 29 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 147 Mbps for download speeds and 20 Mbps for upload speeds over 3,722 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. 35% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 37% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 216 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 36 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 436 Mbps | 489 Mbps | 16 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 138 Mbps | 48 Mbps | 43 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 291 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 35 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 51 Mbps | 46 Mbps | 30 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 55 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 38 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 98 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 38 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 105 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 30 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 274 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 32 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 332 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 35 ms |
CenturyLink is the 2nd most popular provider in Kinston offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 41 Mbps for download speeds and 24 Mbps for upload speeds over 34 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. 36% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 31% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2024 | 67 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 90 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 14 Mbps | 34 Mbps | 26 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 48 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 17 ms |
| June 11, 2024 | 41 Mbps | 38 Mbps | 22 ms |
| June 10, 2024 | 48 Mbps | 24 Mbps | 17 ms |
| June 10, 2024 | 227 Mbps | 98 Mbps | 50 ms |
| June 7, 2024 | 44 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 21 ms |
| June 6, 2024 | 45 Mbps | 38 Mbps | 22 ms |
| May 22, 2024 | 79 Mbps | 108 Mbps | 34 ms |
| May 20, 2024 | 3 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 30 ms |
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