In Upward there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 48.44% 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 Upward, NC.
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Fiber Internet Service Provider in Upward
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 Upward are not shown.
Upward 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 Upward is fiber internet available?

Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 48.44% of Upward. 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 Upward above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Upward?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Upward.

Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Upward 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 48.44% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Upward?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Upward you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 48.44% of Upward homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 51.56%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Upward homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Upward, along with details on where in Upward and at what speeds.
Spectrum Fiber in Upward, NC

Spectrum fiber coverage
About 48.44%, or 93 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Upward area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Upward.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Upward. The fastest plan anyone in Upward can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Upward customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Upward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Upward fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upward is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Upward Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Upward or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Upward compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Upward 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 48.44% in Upward.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Upward 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
- Flat Rock, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Saluda, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Flat Rock, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sunny View, NC: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Chimney Rock, NC: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Lynn, NC: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Hendersonville, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mill Spring, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chimney Rock Village, NC: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Hoopers Creek, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Birds Run, OH: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Wailua, HI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol, NY: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Bristow, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Aurora, ME: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Big Rock, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Big Sandy, WV: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Brownfield, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Browns, AL: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Armorel, AR: more fiber coverage, similar speeds


