In Sampson County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 91.60% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,347 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 Sampson County, NC.
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Sampson County, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Sampson 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 Sampson County are not shown.
Sampson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Sampson County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 91.60% of Sampson County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Star Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Sampson County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Sampson County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Sampson County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Sampson County home can get up to 1,347 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 31.78% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 59.82% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sampson County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Sampson County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Sampson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sampson County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 91.60% of Sampson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.01% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.49%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Sampson County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sampson County, along with details on where in Sampson County and at what speeds.
Star Communications Fiber in Sampson County, NC
Star Communications fiber coverage
About 78.50%, or 46,346 people, have Star Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sampson County area. Star Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Sampson County.
Star Communications fiber download speeds
Star Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sampson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Star Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sampson County. The fastest plan anyone in Sampson County can order from Star Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sampson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Star Communications fiber upload speeds
In Sampson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Star Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Star Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Sampson County fiber providers. Star Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sampson County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Sampson County, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 32.08%, or 18,938 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, southeast, south, southwest, northwest, and west Sampson 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 Sampson County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sampson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Sampson County. The fastest plan anyone in Sampson 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 Sampson County customers is up to 1,987 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Sampson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sampson County fiber providers. Brightspeed 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 Sampson 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 1,987 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Sampson County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 28.56%, or 16,858 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, south, southeast, central, southwest, east, and west Sampson County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Sampson County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sampson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sampson County. The fastest plan anyone in Sampson County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sampson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Sampson County 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 Sampson 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 Sampson 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 447 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Sampson County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sampson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Sampson County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Sampson County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,347 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 91.60% in Sampson County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sampson 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
- Duplin County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hoke County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jones County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Craven County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pamlico County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Anson County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- York County, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pike County, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Marquette County, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mason County, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Maverick County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- McCracken County, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- McMinn County, TN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Medina County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds