In Franklin County there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 64.08% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,922 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 Franklin County, NC.
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Franklin County, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Franklin 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 Franklin County are not shown.
Franklin County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Franklin County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 64.08% of Franklin 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 Franklin County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Franklin County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Franklin County home can get up to 1,922 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 Franklin County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Franklin County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Franklin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Franklin County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 62.99% of Franklin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 27.33% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.95%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.25%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Franklin County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Franklin County, along with details on where in Franklin County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed Fiber in Franklin County, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 51.31%, or 35,184 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin 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 Franklin County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin 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 Franklin County customers is up to 1,528 Mbps.
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- 53.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 36.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 Franklin 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 1,528 Mbps.
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- 53.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 36.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Franklin County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 15.99%, or 10,963 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, south, southeast, east, central, and northwest Franklin County 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 Franklin County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Franklin 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 Franklin County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Franklin County 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 373 Mbps.
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- 1.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 69.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 29.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Franklin County, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 7.48%, or 5,126 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southeast Franklin County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 Franklin County fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County 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 Franklin County, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 7.48%, or 5,126 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southeast Franklin County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 Franklin County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Franklin County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Franklin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Franklin County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,922 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 64.08% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Franklin 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
- Nash County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Durham County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Edgecombe County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Alamance County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bertie County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Guilford County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chowan County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Forsyth County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Perquimans County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Walker County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chaves County, NM: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Haywood County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tehama County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Troup County, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Valencia County, NM: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Van Zandt County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds