In 28170 there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 63.84% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,718 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 28170
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 28170 are not shown.
28170 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 28170 is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 63.84% of 28170. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in 28170 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in 28170?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 28170.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average 28170 home can get up to 1,718 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 2,000 Mbps, which 45.85% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 17.99% 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 28170.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of 28170, and slower in the northeast areas of the zip.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 28170?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 28170 you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 63.84% of 28170 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 28.42% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for 4.99%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.89%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 28170 homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 28170, along with details on where in 28170 and at what speeds.
Windstream Fiber in 28170, NC
Windstream fiber coverage
About 51.74%, or 5,373 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, south, east, southeast, southwest, northwest, west, and north 28170 area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of 28170.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28170. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 28170. The fastest plan anyone in 28170 can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 28170 customers is up to 1,886 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 88.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In 28170 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 28170 fiber providers. Windstream 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 28170 is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,886 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in 28170, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 13.87%, or 1,440 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northwest, southeast, northeast, south, east, north, and southwest 28170 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 28170.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28170. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28170. The fastest plan anyone in 28170 can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 28170 customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In 28170 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 28170 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 28170 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 371 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 72.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 27.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
28170 Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 28170 or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in 28170 compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in 28170 are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,718 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 63.84% in 28170.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 28170 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
- 28091, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 28135, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 28119, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 28133, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 28102, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- 28330, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 28103, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 28379, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- 28338, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 28174, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Zip Codes with Similar Populations
- 61301, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 22307, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 23117, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 28166, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- 28168, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 29572, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- 32409, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- 84004, UT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 72834, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- 61607, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds