In the Greensboro area there are 6 residential Fiber providers covering 78.55% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,231 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.
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Greensboro, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Greensboro
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 the Greensboro area are not shown.
Greensboro Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Greensboro area is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 78.55% of the Greensboro area. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Lumos Networks. Call one of the companies with service in the Greensboro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Greensboro area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Greensboro area.
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The average Greensboro home can get up to 4,231 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 62.06% 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 the Greensboro area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Greensboro area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Greensboro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Greensboro area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 78.51% of Greensboro homes.
- Cable is fastest for 17.20% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.51%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.75% of Greensboro homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Greensboro area, along with details on where in the Greensboro area and at what speeds.
Lumos Networks Fiber in Greensboro, NC
Lumos Networks fiber coverage
About 39.12%, or 303,807 people, have Lumos Networks fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, west, southwest, central, northeast, and east Greensboro area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Greensboro area.
Lumos Networks fiber download speeds
Lumos Networks is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Greensboro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lumos Networks fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Greensboro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Greensboro area can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Greensboro customers is up to 4,998 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks fiber upload speeds
In the Greensboro area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lumos Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lumos Networks is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Greensboro fiber providers. Lumos Networks 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 the Greensboro area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Lumos Networks customers can get speeds up to 4,998 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Greensboro, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 37.78%, or 293,394 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Greensboro area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Greensboro area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Greensboro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Greensboro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Greensboro area can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Greensboro customers is up to 4,493 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 87.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Greensboro area 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 Greensboro fiber providers. EarthLink 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 the Greensboro area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,493 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 87.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Greensboro, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 37.78%, or 293,394 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Greensboro area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Greensboro area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Greensboro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Greensboro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Greensboro area can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Greensboro customers is up to 4,493 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 87.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Greensboro area 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 Greensboro fiber providers. AT&T 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 the Greensboro area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,493 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 87.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Greensboro, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 7.30%, or 56,680 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, north, northeast, central, south, and southwest Greensboro 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 the Greensboro area.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Greensboro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Greensboro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Greensboro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Greensboro customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In the Greensboro area 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 Greensboro fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 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 the Greensboro area 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 255 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 47.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 52.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Greensboro Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Greensboro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Greensboro area compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in the Greensboro area are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 4,231 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 78.55% in the Greensboro area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Greensboro area 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
- Jamestown, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- McLeansville, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Browns Summit, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pleasant Garden, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Colfax, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sedalia, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Oak Ridge, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- High Point, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Whitsett, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Julian, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Stockton, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boise, ID: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Myers, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado Springs, CO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Charleston, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Little Rock, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dayton, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lakeland, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sarasota, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds