In Rico there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,000 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 Rico, NC.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Rico
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 Rico are not shown.
Rico 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 Rico is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 100.00% of Rico. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Focus. Call one of the companies with service in Rico above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Rico?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Rico.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Rico home can get up to 5,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Rico?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rico you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Rico homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- 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 Rico homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rico, along with details on where in Rico and at what speeds.
Focus Broadband Fiber in Rico, NC
Focus fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 52 people, have Focus fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rico area. Focus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Rico.
Focus Broadband fiber download speeds
Focus is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rico. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Focus fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rico. The fastest plan anyone in Rico can order from Focus goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Rico customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Focus Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Rico download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Focus fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Focus is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rico fiber providers. Focus offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rico is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Star Communications Fiber in Rico, NC
Star Communications fiber coverage
About 53.85%, or 28 people, have Star Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rico area. Star Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rico.
Star Communications fiber download speeds
Star Communications is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rico. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Star Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rico. The fastest plan anyone in Rico can order from Star Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rico customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Star Communications fiber upload speeds
In Rico download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Star Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Star Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rico fiber providers. Star Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rico is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Rico Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rico or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Rico compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Rico are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 5,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Rico.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rico 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
- Rosindale, NC: equal fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jonesboro Crossing, NC: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Hallsboro, NC: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Wananish, NC: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Clarkton, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wootens Crossroads, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Waccamaw, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Honey Hill, NC: equal fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Council, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lisbon, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Pedro, SD: equal fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Redford, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Red Line, IA: equal fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pine, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Perintown, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pennington, AR: equal fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Redig, SD: equal fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Peapatch, VA: equal fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Peach Orchard, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Parnell, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds