In 28016 there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 5.84% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 4,564 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in 28016
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 28016 are not shown.
28016 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 28016 is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 5.84% of 28016. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Hotwire Communications. Call one of the companies with service in 28016 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in 28016?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 28016.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average 28016 home can get up to 4,564 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 8,000 Mbps, which 2.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.75% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 28016.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of 28016, and slower in the northwest areas of the zip.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 28016?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 28016 you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.84% of 28016 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 93.78% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 28016 homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 28016, along with details on where in 28016 and at what speeds.
Hotwire Communications Fiber in 28016, NC
Hotwire Communications fiber coverage
About 2.81%, or 378 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast 28016 area. Hotwire Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 28016.
Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds
Hotwire Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28016. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28016. The fastest plan anyone in 28016 can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all 28016 customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds
In 28016 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 28016 fiber providers. Hotwire Communications offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28016 is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in 28016, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 2.75%, or 369 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northwest, south, and southeast 28016 area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 28016.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28016. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28016. The fastest plan anyone in 28016 can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 28016 customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In 28016 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 28016 fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28016 is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 117 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 82.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
28016 Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 28016 or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in 28016 compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in 28016 are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 4,564 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 5.84% in 28016.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 28016 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
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