In Burke County there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 42.68% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,769 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 Burke County, NC.
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Burke County, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Burke County
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 Burke County are not shown.
Burke County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Burke County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 42.68% of Burke County. 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 Burke County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Burke County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Burke County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Burke County home can get up to 2,769 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,120 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Burke County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Burke County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Burke County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Burke County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 42.68% of Burke County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 54.22% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.45%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Burke County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Burke County, along with details on where in Burke County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Burke County, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 19.74%, or 17,286 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, west, central, southwest, and south Burke County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Burke County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Burke County customers is up to 3,935 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 73.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 26.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Burke County 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 Burke County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County 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 3,935 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 26.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Burke County, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 19.74%, or 17,286 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, west, central, southwest, and south Burke County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Burke County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Burke County customers is up to 3,935 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 73.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 26.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Burke County 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 Burke County fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County 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 3,935 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 26.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Foothills Broadband Fiber in Burke County, NC
Foothills Broadband fiber coverage
About 17.38%, or 15,224 people, have Foothills Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, east, northeast, southeast, and south Burke County area. Foothills Broadband is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Burke County.
Foothills Broadband fiber download speeds
Foothills Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Foothills Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from Foothills Broadband goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Burke County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Foothills Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Burke County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Foothills Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Foothills Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Burke County fiber providers. Foothills Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Burke County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 8.03%, or 7,030 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, south, southeast, west, and north Burke County 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 Burke County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Burke County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Burke County 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 below average compared to other Burke County fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County 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 324 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 37.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Compas X-Stream Fiber in Burke County, NC
Compas X-Stream fiber coverage
About 1.77%, or 1,553 people, have Compas X-Stream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, central, west, southwest, and south Burke County area. Compas X-Stream is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Burke County.
Compas X-Stream fiber download speeds
Compas X-Stream is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Compas X-Stream fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from Compas X-Stream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Burke County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Compas X-Stream fiber upload speeds
In Burke County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Compas X-Stream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Compas X-Stream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Burke County fiber providers. Compas X-Stream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Burke County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Burke County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Burke County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Burke County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 2,769 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 42.68% in Burke County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Burke County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Caldwell County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- McDowell County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Catawba County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Alexander County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Iredell County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rowan County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Davidson County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Randolph County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sevier County, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Arecibo Municipio, PR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Island County, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lafourche Parish, LA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Traverse County, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grafton County, NH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lewis County, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Manitowoc County, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mendocino County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Natrona County, WY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cascade County, MT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds