In Wayne County there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 57.26% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,967 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 Wayne County, NC.
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Wayne County, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Wayne 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 Wayne County are not shown.
Wayne County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Wayne County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 57.26% of Wayne County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Wayne County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Wayne County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Wayne County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Wayne County home can get up to 4,967 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 2.86% 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 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wayne County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Wayne County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Wayne County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wayne County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 57.14% of Wayne County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 35.67% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.59%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.39% of Wayne County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wayne County, along with details on where in Wayne County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Wayne County, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 45.49%, or 53,376 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Wayne County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wayne County customers is up to 4,868 Mbps.
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- 96.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne County fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Wayne County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,868 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Wayne County, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 45.49%, or 53,376 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Wayne County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wayne County customers is up to 4,868 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne County fiber providers. AT&T 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 Wayne County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,868 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks Fiber in Wayne County, NC
Lumos Networks fiber coverage
About 15.87%, or 18,622 people, have Lumos Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, north, northeast, northwest, and west Wayne County area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Wayne County.
Lumos Networks fiber download speeds
Lumos Networks is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lumos Networks fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks fiber upload speeds
In Wayne County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lumos Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lumos Networks is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Wayne County fiber providers. Lumos Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne 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
Spectrum Fiber in Wayne County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 4.75%, or 5,571 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northwest, north, northeast, southwest, and east Wayne 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 Wayne County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Wayne County 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 342 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 66.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 34.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Infinitylink Communications Fiber in Wayne County, NC
Infinitylink Communications fiber coverage
About 2.86%, or 3,361 people, have Infinitylink Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and southeast Wayne County area. Infinitylink Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wayne County.
Infinitylink Communications fiber download speeds
Infinitylink Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Infinitylink Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Infinitylink Communications goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Infinitylink Communications fiber upload speeds
In Wayne County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Infinitylink Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Infinitylink Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wayne County fiber providers. Infinitylink Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Wayne County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wayne County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Wayne County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Wayne County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 4,967 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 57.26% in Wayne County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wayne 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
- Greene County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lenoir County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Harnett County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Moore County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hyde County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stanly County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cabarrus County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mecklenburg County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Robeson County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gallatin County, MT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gregg County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hanover County, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hardin County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Albemarle County, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kankakee County, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- LaPorte County, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- LaSalle County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds