In Cary there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 94.40% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,736 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 Cary, NC.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Cary
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 Cary are not shown.
Cary Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Cary is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 94.40% of Cary. 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 Cary above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Cary?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Cary.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Cary home can get up to 7,736 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 88.87% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.09% 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 Cary.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Cary, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Cary?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cary you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.40% of Cary homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.26% 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 Cary homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cary, along with details on where in Cary and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Cary, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 91.13%, or 147,592 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cary area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cary.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cary. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cary. The fastest plan anyone in Cary 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 Cary customers is up to 4,401 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 85.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Cary 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 Cary 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 Cary 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 4,401 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 85.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Cary, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 91.13%, or 147,592 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cary area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cary.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cary. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cary. The fastest plan anyone in Cary 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 Cary customers is up to 4,401 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 85.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Cary 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 Cary 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 Cary 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 4,401 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 85.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fiber in Cary, NC
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 89.87%, or 145,555 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cary area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cary.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cary. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cary. The fastest plan anyone in Cary can order from Google Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cary customers is up to 7,899 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.6% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Cary 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 Cary fiber providers. Google Fiber 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 Cary is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Google Fiber customers can get speeds up to 7,899 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.6% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Cary, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 3.15%, or 5,109 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, east, southeast, north, west, central, and southwest Cary 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 Cary.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cary. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cary. The fastest plan anyone in Cary can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cary customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Cary 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 Cary fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 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 Cary is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 321 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 53.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 42.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Cary, NC
Hotwire Communications fiber coverage
About 2.85%, or 4,608 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, south, southwest, west, and northwest Cary area. Hotwire Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cary.
Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds
Hotwire Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cary. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cary. The fastest plan anyone in Cary can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cary customers is up to 4,132 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.7% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 70.3% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds
In Cary download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cary fiber providers. Hotwire Communications 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 Cary is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2,500 Mbps. On average, Hotwire Communications customers can get speeds up to 4,132 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.7% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 70.3% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
Cary Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cary or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Cary compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Cary are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 7,736 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 94.40% in Cary.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cary 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
- Morrisville, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Apex, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Holly Springs, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New Hill, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Raleigh, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hollemans Crossroads, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pine Hurst Park, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fearrington, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Garner, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bynum, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Charleston, WV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Champaign, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Charlottesville, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chapel Hill, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chesapeake, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Charleston, SC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cheyenne, WY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clarksville, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Alexandria, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds