In Orange County there are 7 residential Fiber providers covering 79.56% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 6,408 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 Orange County, NC.
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Orange County, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Orange 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 Orange County are not shown.
Orange County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Orange County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 79.56% of Orange County. 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 Orange County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Orange County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Orange County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Orange County home can get up to 6,408 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 44.29% 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 Orange County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Orange County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Orange County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Orange County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 79.55% of Orange County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 12.22% 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 7.23% of Orange County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Orange County, along with details on where in Orange County and at what speeds.
Google Fiber Fiber in Orange County, NC
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 49.67%, or 73,853 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, central, east, north, northwest, west, and southwest Orange County area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Orange County.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange County can order from Google Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Orange County customers is up to 7,215 Mbps.
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- 88.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Orange County 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 Orange County fiber providers. Google Fiber 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 Orange County 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 7,215 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Orange County, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 44.32%, or 65,908 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, central, southwest, and west Orange County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Orange County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange 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 Orange County customers is up to 4,783 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Orange County 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 below average compared to other Orange 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 Orange 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 4,783 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Orange County, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 44.32%, or 65,908 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, central, southwest, and west Orange 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 Orange County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange 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 Orange County customers is up to 4,783 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Orange County 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 below average compared to other Orange 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 Orange 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 4,783 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks Fiber in Orange County, NC
Lumos Networks fiber coverage
About 21.61%, or 32,133 people, have Lumos Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, northeast, west, east, north, central, and southwest Orange County area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Orange County.
Lumos Networks fiber download speeds
Lumos Networks is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lumos Networks fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange County can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Orange County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks fiber upload speeds
In Orange County 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 Orange County fiber providers. Lumos Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Orange County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Orange County, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 13.67%, or 20,331 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, north, west, east, northeast, and southeast Orange County 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 Orange County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange 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 Orange County customers is up to 1,763 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 77.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 21.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Orange County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Orange County fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 Orange 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 1,763 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 77.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 21.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Orange County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 7.92%, or 11,779 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Orange 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 Orange County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Orange County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange 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 374 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 72.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 27.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Orange County, NC
Frontier fiber coverage
About 1.08%, or 1,610 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Orange County 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 Orange County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Orange County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Orange County. The fastest plan anyone in Orange County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Orange County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Orange County download speeds tend to be equal to 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 Orange County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Orange County is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Orange County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Orange County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Orange County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Orange County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 6,408 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 79.56% in Orange County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Orange 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
- Durham County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Alamance County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Guilford County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Davidson County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nash County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Edgecombe County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Davie County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Martin County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Alexander County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Bibb County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Coconino County, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Coweta County, GA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Penobscot County, ME: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wright County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Randall County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rankin County, MS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rock Island County, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds