In Ridgecrest there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 54.42% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Ridgecrest, NC.
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Ridgecrest, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Ridgecrest
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 Ridgecrest are not shown.
Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 54.42% of Ridgecrest. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Ridgecrest above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Ridgecrest?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Ridgecrest.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Ridgecrest home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 54.42% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Ridgecrest?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ridgecrest you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 54.42% of Ridgecrest homes.
- Cable is fastest for 45.58% 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 Ridgecrest homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ridgecrest, along with details on where in Ridgecrest and at what speeds.
Spectrum Fiber in Ridgecrest, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 54.42%, or 850 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, south, east, and southeast Ridgecrest area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ridgecrest.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ridgecrest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ridgecrest. The fastest plan anyone in Ridgecrest can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ridgecrest customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Ridgecrest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest 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 257 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 47.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 52.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fiber in Ridgecrest, NC
Skyrunner Internet fiber coverage
About 5.19%, or 81 people, have Skyrunner Internet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Ridgecrest area. Skyrunner Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ridgecrest.
Skyrunner Internet fiber download speeds
Skyrunner Internet is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ridgecrest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Skyrunner Internet fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ridgecrest. The fastest plan anyone in Ridgecrest can order from Skyrunner Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ridgecrest customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet fiber upload speeds
In Ridgecrest download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Skyrunner Internet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Skyrunner Internet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ridgecrest fiber providers. Skyrunner Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ridgecrest is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ridgecrest Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ridgecrest or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Ridgecrest compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Ridgecrest are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 54.42% in Ridgecrest.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ridgecrest 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
- Black Mountain, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Montreat, NC: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Graphite, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Swannanoa, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Moffitt Hill, NC: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Old Fort, NC: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Gerton, NC: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Fairview, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greenlee, NC: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Dillingham, NC: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Auburndale, WI: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Columbine Valley, CO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bybee, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Quinnesec, MI: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Talco, TX: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Sweetser, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sweden Center, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Shults, OK: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Santa Fe, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Saltillo, TX: more fiber coverage, similar speeds