Winston-Salem Sees Huge Drop, Then Rebound In Internet Speed

As more people work from home because of the coronavirus pandemic, internet speeds across North Carolina slowed down last month. Winston-Salem experienced one of the largest drops in the nation.

According to research by BroadbandNow, median internet speed in Winston-Salem fell 41 percent in mid-March. It has since bounced back with a nearly 40 percent jump.

The News and Observer reports that Raleigh and Charlotte saw their median speed drop about 20 percent. The capital city returned to a normal range, while in Charlotte it continued to slow down.

The research shows that most cities in North Carolina are now seeing their speeds rebound. Local internet providers say their networks are handling the increase in demand well and will continue to monitor their networks for issues.

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