In Clayton there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 76.99% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,488 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 Clayton, NC.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Clayton
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 Clayton are not shown.
Clayton Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Clayton is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 76.99% of Clayton. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Clayton above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Clayton?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Clayton.
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The average Clayton home can get up to 2,488 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 3.83% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Clayton.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Clayton, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Clayton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Clayton you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.50% of Clayton homes.
- Cable is fastest for 22.69% 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 Clayton homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Clayton, along with details on where in Clayton and at what speeds.
Brightspeed Fiber in Clayton, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 72.93%, or 50,965 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Clayton area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Clayton.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clayton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Clayton. The fastest plan anyone in Clayton can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Clayton customers is up to 1,476 Mbps.
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- 48.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 51.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Clayton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Clayton fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 Clayton is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,476 Mbps.
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- 48.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 51.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Clayton, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 22.28%, or 15,567 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Clayton area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Clayton.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clayton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clayton. The fastest plan anyone in Clayton can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Clayton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Clayton 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 Clayton fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Clayton 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 254 Mbps.
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- 47.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 52.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Clayton, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 16.83%, or 11,764 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, northwest, south, north, and southeast Clayton 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 Clayton.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clayton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clayton. The fastest plan anyone in Clayton can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Clayton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Clayton 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 Clayton fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clayton is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Clayton, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 16.83%, or 11,764 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, northwest, south, north, and southeast Clayton 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 Clayton.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clayton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clayton. The fastest plan anyone in Clayton can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Clayton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Clayton 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 Clayton fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clayton is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Clayton, NC
Hotwire Communications fiber coverage
About 3.83%, or 2,675 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northwest, and west Clayton 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 Clayton.
Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds
Hotwire Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clayton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clayton. The fastest plan anyone in Clayton can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Clayton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds
In Clayton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Clayton fiber providers. Hotwire Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clayton is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Clayton Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Clayton or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Clayton compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Clayton are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 2,488 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 76.99% in Clayton.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Clayton 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
- Archer Lodge, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wilsons Mills, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Coats Crossroads, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Garner, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Smithfield, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pine Hurst Park, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Selma, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Knightdale, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wendell, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Willow Spring, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Huntersville, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dundalk, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Camden, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Statesville, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Leesburg, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Elsinore, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Eastvale, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ewa Beach, HI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Union City, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hammond, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds