Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in 28717, NC


In 28717 there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 72.34% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,183 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 28717, NC.

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28717, NC Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in 28717

BalsamWest | Fiber

Availability:

53.13%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Vyve Broadband | Fiber

Availability:

22.28%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Skyrunner Internet | Fiber

Availability:

15.22%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Optimum | Fiber

Availability:

1.22%

Avg. Speed:

8,000 Mbps

Frontier Communications | Fiber

Availability:

1.10%

Avg. Speed:

2,000 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 28717 are not shown.

 

28717 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 28717 is fiber internet available?

28717, NC map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 72.34% of 28717. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is BalsamWest. Call one of the companies with service in 28717 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in 28717?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 28717.

28717, NC map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average 28717 home can get up to 1,183 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 8,000 Mbps, which 1.74% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 69.50% 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 28717.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of 28717, and slower in the central areas of the zip.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 28717?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 28717 you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 72.34% of 28717 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 14.81% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for 1.97%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.26%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.62% of 28717 homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 28717, along with details on where in 28717 and at what speeds.

BalsamWest Fiber in 28717, NC

BalsamWest fiber coverage

About 53.13%, or 918 people, have BalsamWest fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, northwest, south, west, east, north, and northeast 28717 area. BalsamWest is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of 28717.

 

BalsamWest fiber download speeds

BalsamWest is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28717. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BalsamWest fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28717. The fastest plan anyone in 28717 can order from BalsamWest goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 28717 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to BalsamWest customers in 28717. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

BalsamWest fiber upload speeds

In 28717 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BalsamWest fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BalsamWest is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 28717 fiber providers. BalsamWest offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28717 is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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BalsamWest's 28717 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Vyve Broadband Fiber in 28717, NC

Vyve Broadband fiber coverage

About 22.28%, or 385 people, have Vyve Broadband fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the south, east, west, and northwest 28717 area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 28717.

 

Vyve Broadband fiber download speeds

Vyve Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28717. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Vyve Broadband fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28717. The fastest plan anyone in 28717 can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 28717 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Vyve Broadband customers in 28717. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Vyve Broadband fiber upload speeds

In 28717 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 28717 fiber providers. Vyve Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28717 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Vyve Broadband's 28717 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Skyrunner Internet Fiber in 28717, NC

Skyrunner Internet fiber coverage

About 15.22%, or 263 people, have Skyrunner Internet fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the north, west, central, and southeast 28717 area. Skyrunner Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 28717.

 

Skyrunner Internet fiber download speeds

Skyrunner Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28717. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Skyrunner Internet fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28717. The fastest plan anyone in 28717 can order from Skyrunner Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 28717 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Skyrunner Internet customers in 28717. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Skyrunner Internet fiber upload speeds

In 28717 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Skyrunner Internet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Skyrunner Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 28717 fiber providers. Skyrunner Internet offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28717 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Skyrunner Internet's 28717 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Optimum Fiber in 28717, NC

Optimum fiber coverage

About 1.22%, or 21 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the east 28717 area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 28717.

 

Optimum fiber download speeds

Optimum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28717. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28717. The fastest plan anyone in 28717 can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all 28717 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Optimum customers in 28717. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps

 

Optimum fiber upload speeds

In 28717 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 28717 fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28717 is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Optimum's 28717 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Frontier Communications Fiber in 28717, NC

Frontier fiber coverage

About 1.10%, or 19 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the south 28717 area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 28717.

 

Frontier Communications fiber download speeds

Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28717. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28717. The fastest plan anyone in 28717 can order from Frontier goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all 28717 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Frontier Communications customers in 28717. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds

In 28717 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 28717 fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28717 is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Frontier's 28717 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

28717 Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 28717 or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in 28717 compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Fiber internet speeds in 28717 are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,183 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 72.34% in 28717.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 28717 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2873620.41%
2877474.14%
2874172.73%
287835.79%
2874758.63%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
287233.17%
2877510.95%
2870875.56%
29686100.00%
2877215.47%

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

  • 28736, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 28774, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28741, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28783, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 28747, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28723, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 28775, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 28708, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28772, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28734, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds

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