In Lincoln County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 40.30% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,290 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 Lincoln County, NC.
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Lincoln County, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County are not shown.
Lincoln County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Lincoln County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 40.30% of Lincoln County. 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 Lincoln County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Lincoln County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Lincoln County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Lincoln County home can get up to 3,290 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 23.08% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 17.22% 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 Lincoln County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Lincoln County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Lincoln County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lincoln County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 40.30% of Lincoln County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.62% 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 Lincoln County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lincoln County, along with details on where in Lincoln County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Lincoln County, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 36.72%, or 31,873 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lincoln County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 3,514 Mbps.
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- 62.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Lincoln County 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 3,514 Mbps.
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- 62.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Lincoln County, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 36.72%, or 31,873 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lincoln County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 3,514 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 62.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County fiber providers. AT&T 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 Lincoln County 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 3,514 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Lincoln County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 4.86%, or 4,218 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, southeast, west, north, east, and northeast Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 303 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 42.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Lincoln County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lincoln County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Lincoln County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Lincoln County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 3,290 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 40.30% in Lincoln County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lincoln 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
- Cabarrus County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rutherford County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stanly County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Buncombe County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Haywood County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Swain County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Rogers County, OK: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cullman County, AL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dodge County, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dougherty County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Elmore County, AL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Floyd County, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Forrest County, MS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds