Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in 28736, NC


In 28736 there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 20.41% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 28736, NC.

To see availability maps for all providers including fiber, cable, DSL, and more in 28736, NC please click below.

28736, NC Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in 28736

BalsamWest | Fiber

Availability:

12.10%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Skyrunner Internet | Fiber

Availability:

10.80%

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 28736 are not shown.

 

28736 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 28736 is fiber internet available?

28736, NC map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 20.41% of 28736. 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 28736 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in 28736?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 28736.

28736, NC map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average 28736 home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 20.41% of residents can get.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 28736?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 28736 you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 20.41% of 28736 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 6.16% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for 10.37%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 53.24%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 9.83% of 28736 homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 28736, along with details on where in 28736 and at what speeds.

BalsamWest Fiber in 28736, NC

BalsamWest fiber coverage

About 12.10%, or 112 people, have BalsamWest fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the southeast, south, east, and west 28736 area. BalsamWest is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 28736.

 

BalsamWest fiber download speeds

BalsamWest is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28736. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BalsamWest fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28736. The fastest plan anyone in 28736 can order from BalsamWest goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 28736 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to BalsamWest customers in 28736. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

BalsamWest fiber upload speeds

In 28736 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BalsamWest fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BalsamWest is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 28736 fiber providers. BalsamWest offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28736 is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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BalsamWest's 28736 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Skyrunner Internet Fiber in 28736, NC

Skyrunner Internet fiber coverage

About 10.80%, or 100 people, have Skyrunner Internet fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the west, south, and northeast 28736 area. Skyrunner Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 28736.

 

Skyrunner Internet fiber download speeds

Skyrunner Internet is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28736. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Skyrunner Internet fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28736. The fastest plan anyone in 28736 can order from Skyrunner Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 28736 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Skyrunner Internet customers in 28736. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Skyrunner Internet fiber upload speeds

In 28736 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Skyrunner Internet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Skyrunner Internet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 28736 fiber providers. Skyrunner Internet offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28736 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Skyrunner Internet's 28736 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

28736 Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 28736 or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in 28736 compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Fiber internet speeds in 28736 are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,000 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 20.41% in 28736.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 28736 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2871772.34%
287835.79%
2877474.14%
287233.17%
2874172.73%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2874758.63%
2870875.56%
2877950.56%
2872547.37%
2877510.95%

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

  • 28717, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28783, NC: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 28774, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28723, NC: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 28741, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28747, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28708, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28775, NC: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 28734, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28772, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds

Zip Codes with Similar Populations

  • 24077, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 07977, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 12914, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 17064, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 20611, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 64428, MO: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 59754, MT: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 64481, MO: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 64841, MO: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 68029, NE: more fiber coverage, faster speeds