In Sophia there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 94.12% 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 Sophia, NC.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Sophia
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 Sophia are not shown.
Sophia Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Sophia is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 94.12% of Sophia. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Lumos Networks. Call one of the companies with service in Sophia above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Sophia?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Sophia.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Sophia 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 94.12% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Sophia?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sophia you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.12% of Sophia homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.49% 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 Sophia homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sophia, along with details on where in Sophia and at what speeds.
Lumos Networks Fiber in Sophia, NC
Lumos Networks fiber coverage
About 94.12%, or 6,614 people, have Lumos Networks fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sophia area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sophia.
Lumos Networks fiber download speeds
Lumos Networks is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sophia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lumos Networks fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sophia. The fastest plan anyone in Sophia can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Sophia customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks fiber upload speeds
In Sophia download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lumos Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lumos Networks is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sophia fiber providers. Lumos Networks offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sophia is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Sophia, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 13.26%, or 932 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Sophia 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 Sophia.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sophia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sophia. The fastest plan anyone in Sophia can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sophia customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Sophia 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 Sophia 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 Sophia 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 468 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Sophia Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sophia or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Sophia compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Sophia 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 94.12% in Sophia.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sophia 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
- New Market, NC: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Trinity, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Randleman, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Asheboro, NC: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Archdale, NC: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Flint Hill, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Thomasville, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Franklinville, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pleasant Garden, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grays Chapel, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Stevens, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sullivan, IN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sullivan, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sullivan City, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Street, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Strathmore, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Stratham, NH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Strasburg, PA: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Stow, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stormville, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds