In Madison there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 58.22% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,514 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 Madison, NC.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Madison
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 Madison are not shown.
Madison 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 Madison is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 58.22% of Madison. 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 Madison above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Madison?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Madison.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Madison home can get up to 1,514 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 1.08% 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 Madison.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Madison, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Madison?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Madison you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 57.81% of Madison homes.
- Cable is fastest for 40.25% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.65%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Madison homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Madison, along with details on where in Madison and at what speeds.
Spectrum Fiber in Madison, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 35.09%, or 3,648 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, northwest, northeast, east, west, and southwest Madison area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Madison.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Madison 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 290 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 54.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 45.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Madison, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 27.31%, or 2,839 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Madison area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Madison.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Madison customers is up to 1,906 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Madison fiber providers. Brightspeed 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 Madison 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 1,906 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Madison, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 1.08%, or 112 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Madison 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 Madison.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison 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 Madison, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 1.08%, or 112 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Madison 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 Madison.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Madison Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Madison or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Madison compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Madison are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,514 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 58.22% in Madison.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Madison 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
- Mayodan, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pine Hall, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ellisboro, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lawsonville, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stoneville, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stokesdale, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sandy Ridge, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Walnut Cove, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hartman, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Summerfield, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Dunlap, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Edcouch, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Troy, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Rutherford, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Rochester, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Greenbush, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Grand Forks, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Franklin, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dupont, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Edenton, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds