In Forest City there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 79.47% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,696 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 Forest City, NC.
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Forest City, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Forest City
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 Forest City are not shown.
Forest City Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Forest City is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 79.47% of Forest City. 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 Forest City above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Forest City?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Forest City.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Forest City home can get up to 2,696 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 37.10% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 27.17% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Forest City.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Forest City, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Forest City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Forest City you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 41.09% of Forest City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 54.02% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.96%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Forest City homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Forest City, along with details on where in Forest City and at what speeds.
PANGAEA Fiber in Forest City, NC
PANGAEA fiber coverage
About 56.35%, or 10,892 people, have PANGAEA fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Forest City area. PANGAEA is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Forest City.
PANGAEA fiber download speeds
PANGAEA is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, PANGAEA fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest City. The fastest plan anyone in Forest City can order from PANGAEA goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Forest City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
PANGAEA fiber upload speeds
In Forest City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for PANGAEA fiber. Compared to other ISPs, PANGAEA is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Forest City fiber providers. PANGAEA offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest City is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Forest City, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 37.10%, or 7,170 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, east, north, northwest, northeast, and west Forest City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Forest City.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest City. The fastest plan anyone in Forest City can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Forest City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Forest City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Forest City fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest City 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 Forest City, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 37.10%, or 7,170 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, east, north, northwest, northeast, and west Forest City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Forest City.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest City. The fastest plan anyone in Forest City can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Forest City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Forest City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Forest City fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest City is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Forest City, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 22.01%, or 4,254 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, south, and east Forest City 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 Forest City.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest City. The fastest plan anyone in Forest City can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Forest City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Forest City 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 one of the slowest compared to other Forest City fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest City is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Forest City Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Forest City or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Forest City compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Forest City are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 2,696 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 79.47% in Forest City.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Forest City 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
- Spindale, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Henrietta, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ellenboro, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Harris, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ruth, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rutherfordton, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bostic, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mooresboro, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hollis, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lattimore, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Homewood, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Howard, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hudson, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kirksville, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- La Canada Flintridge, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lanham, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Point Pleasant, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Port Wentworth, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Powhatan, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Prineville, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds