In Onslow County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 54.20% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,886 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 Onslow County, NC.
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Onslow County, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Onslow 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 Onslow County are not shown.
Onslow County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Onslow County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 54.20% of Onslow County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is MetroNet. Call one of the companies with service in Onslow County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Onslow County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Onslow County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Onslow County home can get up to 3,886 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,120 Mbps, which 37.13% 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 Onslow County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Onslow County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Onslow County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Onslow County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 52.92% of Onslow County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 31.24% 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 15.59% of Onslow County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Onslow County, along with details on where in Onslow County and at what speeds.
MetroNet Fiber in Onslow County, NC
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 37.13%, or 75,956 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, northeast, east, central, and west Onslow County area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Onslow County.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Onslow County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Onslow County. The fastest plan anyone in Onslow County can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all Onslow County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Onslow County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Onslow County fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Onslow County is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Onslow County, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 27.67%, or 56,605 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Onslow County 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 Onslow County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Onslow County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Onslow County. The fastest plan anyone in Onslow County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Onslow County customers is up to 1,361 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 36.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 55.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Onslow County 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 Onslow County fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 5 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 Onslow County 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 1,361 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 36.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 55.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Onslow County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 7.65%, or 15,654 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Onslow 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 Onslow County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Onslow County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Onslow County. The fastest plan anyone in Onslow County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Onslow County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Onslow 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 Onslow County fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 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 Onslow County 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 323 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 56.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 41.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Onslow County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Onslow County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Onslow County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Onslow County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 3,886 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 54.20% in Onslow County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Onslow 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
- Carteret County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bladen County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Robeson County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Scotland County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Marlboro County, SC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chesterfield County, SC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lancaster County, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chester County, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, SC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenville County, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Anderson County, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington County, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Atlantic County, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Baldwin County, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Barnstable County, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ingham County, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Johnston County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kalamazoo County, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kitsap County, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds