Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in North Carolina


In North Carolina there are 14 residential Fiber providers covering 72.63% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 4,228 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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North Carolina Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in North Carolina

EarthLink | Fiber

Availability:

32.24%

Avg. Speed:

4,427 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

32.24%

Avg. Speed:

4,427 Mbps

Google Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

12.36%

Avg. Speed:

7,822 Mbps

Brightspeed | Fiber

Availability:

11.87%

Avg. Speed:

1,756 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

10.17%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

MetroNet | Fiber

Availability:

5.71%

Avg. Speed:

5,120 Mbps

Lumos Networks | Fiber

Availability:

5.49%

Avg. Speed:

4,998 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

4.10%

Avg. Speed:

1,260 Mbps

Ripple Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

2.07%

Avg. Speed:

2,000 Mbps

Focus Broadband | Fiber

Availability:

1.83%

Avg. Speed:

3,765 Mbps

ting | Fiber

Availability:

1.26%

Avg. Speed:

1,129 Mbps

Zirrus | Fiber

Availability:

1.13%

Avg. Speed:

6,000 Mbps

Hotwire Communications | Fiber

Availability:

1.12%

Avg. Speed:

5,006 Mbps

Frontier Communications | Fiber

Availability:

1.09%

Avg. Speed:

6,773 Mbps

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 North Carolina are not shown.

 

North Carolina Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in North Carolina is fiber internet available?

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Fiber is available in 72.63% of North Carolina. 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 North Carolina above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in North Carolina?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in North Carolina.

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The average North Carolina home can get up to 4,228 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 10,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 North Carolina.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of North Carolina, and slower in the northwest areas of the state.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in North Carolina?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Carolina you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 72.08% of North Carolina homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 23.85% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.93%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.62% of North Carolina homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Carolina, along with details on where in North Carolina and at what speeds.

EarthLink Fiber in North Carolina

EarthLink fiber coverage

About 32.24%, or 3,365,242 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire North Carolina area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of North Carolina.

 

EarthLink fiber download speeds

EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for North Carolina customers is up to 4,427 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 85.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 14.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fiber upload speeds

In North Carolina 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 North Carolina fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina 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 4,427 Mbps.

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EarthLink's North Carolina fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 85.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 14.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in North Carolina

AT&T fiber coverage

About 32.24%, or 3,365,242 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire North Carolina area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of North Carolina.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for North Carolina customers is up to 4,427 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 85.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 14.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In North Carolina 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 North Carolina fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina 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 4,427 Mbps.

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AT&T's North Carolina fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 85.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 14.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Google Fiber Fiber in North Carolina

Google Fiber fiber coverage

About 12.36%, or 1,290,690 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, northeast, southwest, east, west, and central North Carolina area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

Google Fiber fiber download speeds

Google Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Google Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for North Carolina customers is up to 7,822 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Google Fiber customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 97.5% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Google Fiber fiber upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other North Carolina fiber providers. Google Fiber offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina 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 7,822 Mbps.

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Google Fiber's North Carolina fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 97.5% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Brightspeed Fiber in North Carolina

Brightspeed fiber coverage

About 11.87%, or 1,239,172 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, east, southeast, south, north, central, northwest, and west North Carolina 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 North Carolina.

 

Brightspeed fiber download speeds

Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for North Carolina customers is up to 1,756 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Brightspeed customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 76.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 17.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 5.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed fiber upload speeds

In North Carolina 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 North Carolina fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 5 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina 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 1,756 Mbps.

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Brightspeed's North Carolina fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 76.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 17.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 5.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in North Carolina

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 10.17%, or 1,062,176 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire North Carolina 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 North Carolina.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all North Carolina customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In North Carolina 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 below average compared to other North Carolina fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina 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 356 Mbps.

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Spectrum's North Carolina fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 67.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 31.7% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

MetroNet Fiber in North Carolina

MetroNet fiber coverage

About 5.71%, or 596,366 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south, southeast, east, west, and northeast North Carolina area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

MetroNet fiber download speeds

MetroNet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all North Carolina customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to MetroNet customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps

 

MetroNet fiber upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other North Carolina fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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MetroNet's North Carolina fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Lumos Networks Fiber in North Carolina

Lumos Networks fiber coverage

About 5.49%, or 573,335 people, have Lumos Networks fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, central, and east North Carolina area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

Lumos Networks fiber download speeds

Lumos Networks is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lumos Networks fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for North Carolina customers is up to 4,998 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Lumos Networks customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Lumos Networks fiber upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lumos Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lumos Networks is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other North Carolina fiber providers. Lumos Networks offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina 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.

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Lumos Networks's North Carolina fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fiber in North Carolina

Windstream fiber coverage

About 4.10%, or 428,309 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, central, southwest, south, and north North Carolina area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for North Carolina customers is up to 1,260 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 26.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 74.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other North Carolina fiber providers. Windstream offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,260 Mbps.

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Windstream's North Carolina fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 26.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 74.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Ripple Fiber Fiber in North Carolina

Ripple Fiber fiber coverage

About 2.07%, or 216,521 people, have Ripple Fiber fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest, south, northeast, west, east, central, northwest, and southeast North Carolina area. Ripple Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

Ripple Fiber fiber download speeds

Ripple Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ripple Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Ripple Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all North Carolina customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Ripple Fiber customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

Ripple Fiber fiber upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ripple Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ripple Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other North Carolina fiber providers. Ripple Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Ripple Fiber's North Carolina fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Focus Broadband Fiber in North Carolina

Focus fiber coverage

About 1.83%, or 190,845 people, have Focus fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, south, and northeast North Carolina area. Focus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

Focus Broadband fiber download speeds

Focus is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Focus fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Focus goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for North Carolina customers is up to 3,765 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Focus Broadband customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 69.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 30.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Focus Broadband fiber upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Focus fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Focus is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other North Carolina fiber providers. Focus offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Focus customers can get speeds up to 3,765 Mbps.

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Focus's North Carolina fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 69.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 30.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

ting Fiber in North Carolina

ting fiber coverage

About 1.26%, or 131,118 people, have ting fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, northeast, and east North Carolina area. ting is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

ting fiber download speeds

ting is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ting fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from ting goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for North Carolina customers is up to 1,129 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to ting customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 12.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 87.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

ting fiber upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ting fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ting is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other North Carolina fiber providers. ting offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, ting customers can get speeds up to 1,129 Mbps.

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ting's North Carolina fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 12.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 87.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Zirrus Fiber in North Carolina

Zirrus fiber coverage

About 1.13%, or 117,854 people, have Zirrus fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, northwest, central, and west North Carolina area. Zirrus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

Zirrus fiber download speeds

Zirrus is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Zirrus fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Zirrus goes up to 6,000 Mbps, and all North Carolina customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Zirrus customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps

 

Zirrus fiber upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Zirrus fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Zirrus is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other North Carolina fiber providers. Zirrus offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 6,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Zirrus's North Carolina fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Hotwire Communications Fiber in North Carolina

Hotwire Communications fiber coverage

About 1.12%, or 116,602 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire North Carolina area. Hotwire Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds

Hotwire Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is above average. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for North Carolina customers is up to 5,006 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Hotwire Communications customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 19.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 61.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 9.3% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other North Carolina fiber providers. Hotwire Communications offers 8 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Hotwire Communications customers can get speeds up to 4,973 Mbps.

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Hotwire Communications's North Carolina fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 19.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 61.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 9.3% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Frontier Communications Fiber in North Carolina

Frontier fiber coverage

About 1.09%, or 114,148 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, northeast, west, southwest, and south North Carolina area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

Frontier Communications fiber download speeds

Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for North Carolina customers is up to 6,773 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Frontier Communications customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 96.2% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other North Carolina fiber providers. Frontier offers 6 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,767 Mbps.

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Frontier's North Carolina fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 96.2% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

North Carolina Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Carolina or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in North Carolina compare to the rest of the United States?

Fiber internet speeds in North Carolina are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 4,228 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 72.63% in North Carolina.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Carolina are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2734194.57%
2735651.92%
2732599.71%
2720992.35%
2720580.40%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2720898.73%
2737181.04%
2724289.87%
2720398.26%
2731692.92%

What does fiber internet look like in other states?

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