In Gates County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 99.30% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,987 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 Gates County, NC.
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Gates County, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Gates 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 Gates County are not shown.
Gates 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 Gates County is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 99.30% of Gates County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Roanoke Connect. Call one of the companies with service in Gates County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Gates County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Gates County.
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The average Gates County home can get up to 1,987 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 98.03% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.27% 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 Gates County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Gates County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Gates County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gates County you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.30% of Gates County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Gates County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gates County, along with details on where in Gates County and at what speeds.
Roanoke Connect Fiber in Gates County, NC
Roanoke Connect fiber coverage
About 98.03%, or 10,272 people, have Roanoke Connect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gates County area. Roanoke Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gates County.
Roanoke Connect fiber download speeds
Roanoke Connect is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gates County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Roanoke Connect fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gates County. The fastest plan anyone in Gates County can order from Roanoke Connect goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Gates County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Roanoke Connect fiber upload speeds
In Gates County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Roanoke Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Roanoke Connect is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Gates County fiber providers. Roanoke Connect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gates 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 Gates County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 59.88%, or 6,274 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gates County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gates County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gates County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gates County. The fastest plan anyone in Gates County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Gates County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Gates County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Gates 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 Gates 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 417 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 82.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Gates County, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 9.53%, or 999 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, and southeast Gates County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Gates County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gates County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gates County. The fastest plan anyone in Gates County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Gates County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Gates County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Gates County fiber providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gates County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Gates County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gates County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Gates County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Gates County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,987 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 99.30% in Gates County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gates 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
- Hertford County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Camden County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Currituck County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Northampton County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Halifax County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Vance County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Person County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Caswell County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Danville City, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pend Oreille County, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lamar County, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Langlade County, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lavaca County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lawrence County, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lawrence County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, SC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Leon County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lewis County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds