In Dare County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 73.08% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,977 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 Dare County, NC.
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Dare County, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Dare 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 Dare County are not shown.
Dare County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Dare County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 73.08% of Dare County. 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 Dare County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Dare County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Dare County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Dare County home can get up to 1,977 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 71.56% 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 Dare County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Dare County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Dare County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dare County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 72.95% of Dare County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 26.19% of the county.
- 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 Dare County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dare County, along with details on where in Dare County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed Fiber in Dare County, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 51.59%, or 19,044 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, east, northwest, and northeast Dare County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Dare County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dare County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Dare County. The fastest plan anyone in Dare County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dare County customers is up to 1,967 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Dare County 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 above average compared to other Dare County fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 3 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 Dare County 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 1,967 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ripple Fiber Fiber in Dare County, NC
Ripple Fiber fiber coverage
About 29.95%, or 11,056 people, have Ripple Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, and northeast Dare County area. Ripple Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Dare County.
Ripple Fiber fiber download speeds
Ripple Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dare County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ripple Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dare County. The fastest plan anyone in Dare County can order from Ripple Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Dare County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Ripple Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Dare County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ripple Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ripple Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dare County fiber providers. Ripple Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dare 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 Dare County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 4.23%, or 1,561 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, northwest, and east Dare 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 Dare County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dare County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dare County. The fastest plan anyone in Dare County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dare County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Dare 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 the slowest compared to other Dare 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 Dare 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 347 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 32.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Dare County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dare County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Dare County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Dare County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,977 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 73.08% in Dare County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dare 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
- Tyrrell County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bertie County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Martin County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Edgecombe County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nash County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Durham County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Alamance County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wells County, IN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bladen County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bolivar County, MS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Carroll County, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cibola County, NM: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Shenandoah County, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Siskiyou County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Smyth County, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, MO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds