In Washington County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 69.11% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,780 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 Washington County, NC.
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Washington County, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Washington 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 Washington County are not shown.
Washington County 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 Washington County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 69.11% of Washington County. 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 Washington County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Washington County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Washington County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Washington County home can get up to 1,780 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 59.13% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.29% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Washington County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Washington County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Washington County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Washington County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 63.82% of Washington County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 26.13% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 3.64%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.48%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Washington County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Washington County, along with details on where in Washington County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed Fiber in Washington County, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 64.42%, or 7,088 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Washington County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington 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 Washington County customers is up to 1,837 Mbps.
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- 91.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Washington 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 Washington County fiber providers. Brightspeed 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 Washington 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 1,836 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 91.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fiber in Washington County, NC
River Street fiber coverage
About 4.69%, or 516 people, have River Street fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south Washington County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington County.
River Street Networks fiber download speeds
River Street is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, River Street fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from River Street goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fiber upload speeds
In Washington County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for River Street fiber. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Washington County fiber providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Washington County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Washington County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Washington County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Washington County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,780 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 69.11% in Washington County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Washington 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
- Tyrrell County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Martin County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dare County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Edgecombe County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nash County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wilson County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wake County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Durham County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chatham County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Emmons County, ND: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dooly County, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, SD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dundy County, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dunn County, ND: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Duval County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Early County, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Edwards County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Donley County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds