In Hillsborough there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 48.36% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 6,547 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 Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC.
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Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Hillsborough
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 Hillsborough are not shown.
Hillsborough Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hillsborough is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 48.36% of Hillsborough. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Google Fiber. Call one of the companies with service in Hillsborough above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Hillsborough?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Hillsborough.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Hillsborough home can get up to 6,547 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which 27.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.66% 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 Hillsborough.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Hillsborough, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Hillsborough?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hillsborough you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 47.91% of Hillsborough homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.80% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.03%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 48.22% of Hillsborough homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hillsborough, along with details on where in Hillsborough and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 42.78%, or 5,887 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Hillsborough area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Hillsborough.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Hillsborough customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 42.78%, or 5,887 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Hillsborough area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Hillsborough.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Hillsborough customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hillsborough is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fiber in Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 30.44%, or 4,189 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Hillsborough area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hillsborough.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough can order from Google Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Hillsborough customers is up to 7,243 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 89.2% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Hillsborough download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hillsborough fiber providers. Google Fiber offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hillsborough is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Google Fiber customers can get speeds up to 7,243 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 89.2% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 3.60%, or 496 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, north, and central Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hillsborough customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hillsborough is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Hillsborough Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hillsborough or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Hillsborough compare to the rest of Raleigh?
Fiber internet speeds in Hillsborough are much faster versus the average speeds in Raleigh: 0.00 Mbps in Raleigh versus 6,547 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Raleigh is 0.00% versus 48.36% in Hillsborough.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hillsborough 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Wade, Raleigh, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Central, Raleigh, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Five Points, Raleigh, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mordecai, Raleigh, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Central, Raleigh, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glenwood, Raleigh, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Central, Raleigh, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West, Raleigh, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Emmons Orchard, Lincoln Park, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ludlow, Yonkers, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Love Field Area, Dallas, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Juanita, Kirkland, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glencliff, Nashville, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glenbrook, Stamford, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Garrison Park, Austin, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fremont, Seattle, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Four Corners, Antioch, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Forest Park, Portland, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds