In Smithfield there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 76.63% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,891 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.
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Smithfield, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Smithfield
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 Smithfield are not shown.
Smithfield Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Smithfield is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 76.63% of Smithfield. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Smithfield above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Smithfield?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Smithfield.
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The average Smithfield home can get up to 1,891 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 Smithfield.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Smithfield, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Smithfield?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Smithfield you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.56% of Smithfield homes.
- Cable is fastest for 21.53% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.34%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Smithfield homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Smithfield, along with details on where in Smithfield and at what speeds.
Brightspeed Fiber in Smithfield, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 73.61%, or 15,947 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Smithfield area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Smithfield.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Smithfield. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Smithfield. The fastest plan anyone in Smithfield can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Smithfield customers is up to 1,876 Mbps.
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- 88.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Smithfield 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 Smithfield fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 Smithfield 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 1,876 Mbps.
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- 88.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Smithfield, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 11.03%, or 2,390 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, southeast, and west Smithfield 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 Smithfield.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Smithfield. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Smithfield. The fastest plan anyone in Smithfield can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Smithfield customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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 236 Mbps.
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- 43.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 56.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Smithfield Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Smithfield or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Smithfield compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Smithfield are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,891 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 76.63% in Smithfield.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Smithfield 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
- Wilsons Mills, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Four Oaks, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pine Level, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Selma, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Coats Crossroads, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clayton, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Micro, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Archer Lodge, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Benson, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Princeton, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- South Milwaukee, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lealman, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lexington Park, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sartell, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Secaucus, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Siloam Springs, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Silverdale, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Socastee, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Amboy, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Euclid, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds