Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in 28078, NC


In 28078 there are 6 residential Fiber providers covering 89.04% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 5,171 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.

This page contains all Fiber internet providers in 28078, NC.

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28078, NC Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in 28078

EarthLink | Fiber

Availability:

82.44%

Avg. Speed:

3,422 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

82.44%

Avg. Speed:

3,422 Mbps

Google Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

32.37%

Avg. Speed:

8,000 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

9.37%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

TDS | Fiber

Availability:

3.19%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

1.56%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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 28078 are not shown.

 

28078 Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in 28078 is fiber internet available?

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Fiber is available in 89.04% of 28078. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in 28078 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in 28078?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 28078.

28078, NC map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average 28078 home can get up to 5,171 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 8,000 Mbps, which 32.37% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 20.48% 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 28078.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of 28078, and slower in the west areas of the zip.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 28078?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 28078 you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 89.04% of 28078 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 10.41% 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 28078 homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 28078, along with details on where in 28078 and at what speeds.

EarthLink Fiber in 28078, NC

EarthLink fiber coverage

About 82.44%, or 56,285 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 28078 area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 28078.

 

EarthLink fiber download speeds

EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28078. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 28078. The fastest plan anyone in 28078 can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 28078 customers is up to 3,422 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in 28078. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 60.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 39.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fiber upload speeds

In 28078 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other 28078 fiber providers. EarthLink 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 28078 is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3,422 Mbps.

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EarthLink's 28078 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 60.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 39.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in 28078, NC

AT&T fiber coverage

About 82.44%, or 56,285 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 28078 area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 28078.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28078. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 28078. The fastest plan anyone in 28078 can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 28078 customers is up to 3,422 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in 28078. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 60.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 39.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In 28078 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other 28078 fiber providers. AT&T 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 28078 is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3,422 Mbps.

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AT&T's 28078 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 60.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 39.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Google Fiber Fiber in 28078, NC

Google Fiber fiber coverage

About 32.37%, or 22,101 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the east, northeast, north, northwest, southeast, central, and south 28078 area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 28078.

 

Google Fiber fiber download speeds

Google Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28078. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28078. The fastest plan anyone in 28078 can order from Google Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all 28078 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Google Fiber customers in 28078. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps

 

Google Fiber fiber upload speeds

In 28078 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 28078 fiber providers. Google Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28078 is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Google Fiber's 28078 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in 28078, NC

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 9.37%, or 6,396 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the east, northwest, southeast, central, southwest, northeast, north, and south 28078 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 28078.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28078. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28078. The fastest plan anyone in 28078 can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 28078 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in 28078. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In 28078 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 28078 fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 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 28078 is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 264 Mbps.

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Spectrum's 28078 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 5.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 37.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 57.1% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

TDS Fiber in 28078, NC

TDS fiber coverage

About 3.19%, or 2,180 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the north, northwest, and northeast 28078 area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 28078.

 

TDS fiber download speeds

TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28078. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28078. The fastest plan anyone in 28078 can order from TDS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 28078 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to TDS customers in 28078. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

TDS fiber upload speeds

In 28078 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TDS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 28078 fiber providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28078 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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TDS's 28078 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fiber in 28078, NC

Windstream fiber coverage

About 1.56%, or 1,067 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast, southeast, and east 28078 area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 28078.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28078. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28078. The fastest plan anyone in 28078 can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 28078 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in 28078. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In 28078 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 28078 fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28078 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Windstream's 28078 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

28078 Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 28078 or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in 28078 compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Fiber internet speeds in 28078 are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 5,171 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 89.04% in 28078.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 28078 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2803192.77%
2803679.05%
2826993.40%
2821687.96%
2826270.94%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2803756.22%
2802788.91%
2821489.79%
2816461.66%
2821380.59%

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

  • 28031, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
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  • 28216, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 28262, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28037, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 28027, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28164, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 28117, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28120, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds

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