As part of the Outer Banks chain of barrier islands off the east Coast of North Carolina Hatteras it is
separated from the mainland by sounds or inlets. You can choose to disconnect from the digital life while there or you can stay connected depending on lifestyle, work, and weather conditions. If you want to be connected you have several good options.
Spectrum: Cable internet is available throughout 95% of Hatteras and has speeds of 500 Mbps to 1 Gig at $69.99/mo. or $89.99/mo. You can also bundle TV and phone. Prices may increase substantially after 12 months. No contracts or data caps. If you order online, you can get a $50 off coupon.
T-Mobile: Offers a 5G home internet connection that is available throughout 87% of Hatteras. A quick check revealed that it was available to some but not all homes on Hatteras so check your address at the T-Mobile 5G site. Pricing starts at $50 per month but terms and additional fees apply. No contracts, and no price hike after the first year.
Viasat: Offers satellite internet that is secure and reliable and is available everywhere on Hatteras. Plan speeds range from 25 Mbps – 75 Mbps with a 3-month incentive rate that goes up to $69.99/mo. -$149.99/mo. thereafter depending on plan type. Installation requires a tech appointment. Unlimited data. Two-year contract required.
Starlink: Offers satellite internet with no contracts and is available throughout Hatteras. Base pricing is $599 up front for the hardware (install yourself or hire a pro) and $150/mo. for service. Unlimited data.
Earthlink: Offers DSL plans throughout most of Hatteras with a 12-month contract and speeds ranging from 15 Mbps to 40 Mbps. Prices start $49.95/mo. and up but you’ll need to call in to nail down final pricing and terms.
HughesNet: Offers satellite internet plans for any location in Hatteras. A 2-year contract is required. Plans range from $49.99/mo. to $149.9/mo. depending on speed and data. Pricing goes up after the first 12 months. There are data allotments but HughesNet offers a unique Bonus Zone of 50 GB/mo. of additional data to use during off-peak hours.
AlwaysOn: Offers fixed wireless internet to roughly 87% of Hatteras. You’ll have to provide your full contact information on the website rather than just your address to see which plans are available for your home and how much they cost. One-year contracts apply. Overall, AlwaysOn plans start at $29/mo. for maximum speeds of 50 Mbps and go up to $78 for up to 100 Mbps of download speed. Contact the company directly for details at your address. Terms and conditions apply.
