In Union County there are 7 residential Fiber providers covering 68.83% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,703 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 Union County, NC.
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Union County, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Union 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 Union County are not shown.
Union County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Union County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 68.83% of Union County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Ripple Fiber. Call one of the companies with service in Union County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Union County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Union County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Union County home can get up to 2,703 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 6.75% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 14.00% 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 Union County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Union County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Union County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Union County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 68.83% of Union County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 30.20% of the county.
- 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 Union County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Union County, along with details on where in Union County and at what speeds.
Ripple Fiber Fiber in Union County, NC
Ripple Fiber fiber coverage
About 46.02%, or 109,652 people, have Ripple Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southwest, west, central, northwest, south, and east Union County area. Ripple Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Union County.
Ripple Fiber fiber download speeds
Ripple Fiber is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ripple Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Ripple Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Ripple Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ripple Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ripple Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Union County fiber providers. Ripple Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Union County, NC
Windstream fiber coverage
About 23.75%, or 56,582 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, north, northwest, west, east, southeast, and northeast Union County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Union County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Union County customers is up to 1,105 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 10.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 89.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Union County fiber providers. Windstream 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 Union County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,105 Mbps.
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- 10.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 89.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Union County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 8.27%, or 19,700 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County 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 Union County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Union County 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 Union County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Union County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 350 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 67.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Union County, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 7.72%, or 18,403 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, northeast, and north Union County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Union County fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Union County, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 7.72%, or 18,403 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, northeast, and north Union County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Union County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fiber in Union County, NC
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 6.59%, or 15,701 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and northwest Union County area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Google Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Union County fiber providers. Google Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
COMPORIUM Fiber in Union County, NC
COMPORIUM fiber coverage
About 3.00%, or 7,158 people, have COMPORIUM fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, and south Union County area. COMPORIUM is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
COMPORIUM fiber download speeds
COMPORIUM is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, COMPORIUM fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from COMPORIUM goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
COMPORIUM fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for COMPORIUM fiber. Compared to other ISPs, COMPORIUM is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Union County fiber providers. COMPORIUM offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Union County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Union County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Union County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Union County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 2,703 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 68.83% in Union County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Union 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
- York County, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Anson County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, SC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Spartanburg County, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hoke County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sampson County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Duplin County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Macon County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Montgomery County, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lackawanna County, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lexington County, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Luzerne County, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Marin County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- McHenry County, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- McLennan County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Merced County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Minnehaha County, SD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds