In Carrboro there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 87.43% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,566 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 Carrboro, NC.
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Carrboro, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Carrboro
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 Carrboro are not shown.
Carrboro Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Carrboro is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 87.43% of Carrboro. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Google Fiber. Call one of the companies with service in Carrboro above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Carrboro?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Carrboro.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Carrboro home can get up to 7,566 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 74.77% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 12.66% of homes can only purchase plans up to 5,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Carrboro.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Carrboro, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Carrboro?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Carrboro you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.43% of Carrboro homes.
- Cable is fastest for 11.54% of the city.
- 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 Carrboro homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Carrboro, along with details on where in Carrboro and at what speeds.
Google Fiber Fiber in Carrboro, NC
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 74.77%, or 16,715 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, northwest, north, central, south, west, and northeast Carrboro area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Carrboro.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carrboro. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Carrboro. The fastest plan anyone in Carrboro can order from Google Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Carrboro customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Carrboro download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Carrboro fiber providers. Google Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carrboro is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Carrboro, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 74.77%, or 16,713 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Carrboro area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Carrboro.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carrboro. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Carrboro. The fastest plan anyone in Carrboro can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Carrboro customers is up to 4,792 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Carrboro 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 one of the slowest compared to other Carrboro fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carrboro 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 4,792 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Carrboro, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 74.77%, or 16,713 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Carrboro area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Carrboro.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carrboro. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Carrboro. The fastest plan anyone in Carrboro can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Carrboro customers is up to 4,792 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Carrboro 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 one of the slowest compared to other Carrboro fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carrboro 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 4,792 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks Fiber in Carrboro, NC
Lumos Networks fiber coverage
About 3.02%, or 675 people, have Lumos Networks fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and northwest Carrboro area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Carrboro.
Lumos Networks fiber download speeds
Lumos Networks is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carrboro. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lumos Networks fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Carrboro. The fastest plan anyone in Carrboro can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Carrboro customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks fiber upload speeds
In Carrboro download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lumos Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lumos Networks is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Carrboro fiber providers. Lumos Networks offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carrboro is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Carrboro Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Carrboro or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Carrboro compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Carrboro are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 7,566 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 87.43% in Carrboro.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Carrboro 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Chapel Hill, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Orange Grove, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Durham, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Saxapahaw, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Efland, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Morrisville, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mebane, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Swepsonville, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Haw River, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Seaford, DE: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jollyville, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mamaroneck, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Roselle, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rotterdam, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Roxboro, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Salem, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Fe, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sartell, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds