Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in 28544, NC


In 28544 there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 68.48% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 4,206 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 28544, NC.

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28544, NC Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in 28544

Brightspeed | Fiber

Availability:

63.19%

Avg. Speed:

1,435 Mbps

MetroNet | Fiber

Availability:

52.87%

Avg. Speed:

5,120 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

23.60%

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 28544 are not shown.

 

28544 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 28544 is fiber internet available?

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Fiber is available in 68.48% of 28544. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is MetroNet. Call one of the companies with service in 28544 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in 28544?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 28544.

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The average 28544 home can get up to 4,206 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 5,120 Mbps, which 52.87% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.86% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 28544.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of 28544, and slower in the south areas of the zip.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 28544?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 28544 you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 66.62% of 28544 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 33.16% 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 28544 homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 28544, along with details on where in 28544 and at what speeds.

Brightspeed Fiber in 28544, NC

Brightspeed fiber coverage

About 63.19%, or 3,462 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast, northwest, southeast, central, west, south, and north 28544 area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of 28544.

 

Brightspeed fiber download speeds

Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28544. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout 28544. The fastest plan anyone in 28544 can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 28544 customers is up to 1,435 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Brightspeed customers in 28544. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 43.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 53.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed fiber upload speeds

In 28544 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 28544 fiber providers. Brightspeed 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 28544 is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,435 Mbps.

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Brightspeed's 28544 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 43.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 53.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

 

 

MetroNet Fiber in 28544, NC

MetroNet fiber coverage

About 52.87%, or 2,897 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast, northwest, west, central, and north 28544 area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of 28544.

 

MetroNet fiber download speeds

MetroNet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28544. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28544. The fastest plan anyone in 28544 can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all 28544 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to MetroNet customers in 28544. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps

 

MetroNet fiber upload speeds

In 28544 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 28544 fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28544 is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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MetroNet's 28544 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in 28544, NC

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 23.60%, or 1,293 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast 28544 area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 28544.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28544. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28544. The fastest plan anyone in 28544 can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 28544 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in 28544. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In 28544 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 28544 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 28544 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 61 Mbps.

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Spectrum's 28544 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 5.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 94.4% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

28544 Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 28544 or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in 28544 compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Fiber internet speeds in 28544 are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 4,206 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 68.48% in 28544.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 28544 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
285478.35%
2854692.29%
2853926.16%
2854064.85%
2855515.96%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2858215.24%
2858415.25%
2846061.57%
2859440.74%
2857445.74%

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

  • 28547, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 28546, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28539, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 28540, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28555, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 28582, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 28584, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 28594, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 28574, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 28454, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds

Zip Codes with Similar Populations

  • 01719, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 02770, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 02835, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 03870, NH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 61252, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 48471, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 48881, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 48893, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 50441, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 50659, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds