In Wilkes County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 83.99% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,455 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.
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Wilkes County, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County are not shown.
Wilkes County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Wilkes County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 83.99% of Wilkes County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is River Street. Call one of the companies with service in Wilkes County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Wilkes County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Wilkes County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Wilkes County home can get up to 1,455 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 6,000 Mbps, which 1.66% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wilkes County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Wilkes County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Wilkes County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wilkes County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.86% of Wilkes County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 14.68% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.06%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Wilkes County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wilkes County, along with details on where in Wilkes County and at what speeds.
River Street Networks Fiber in Wilkes County, NC
River Street fiber coverage
About 73.96%, or 48,790 people, have River Street fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wilkes County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Wilkes County.
River Street Networks fiber download speeds
River Street is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilkes County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, River Street fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wilkes County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilkes County can order from River Street goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wilkes County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fiber upload speeds
In Wilkes 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 one of the slowest compared to other Wilkes County fiber providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wilkes County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Wilkes County, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 29.79%, or 19,649 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, northeast, west, east, and northwest Wilkes County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Wilkes County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilkes County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wilkes County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County customers is up to 1,990 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Wilkes County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 1,990 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Zirrus Fiber in Wilkes County, NC
Zirrus fiber coverage
About 1.66%, or 1,095 people, have Zirrus fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Wilkes County area. Zirrus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wilkes County.
Zirrus fiber download speeds
Zirrus is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilkes County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Zirrus fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wilkes County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilkes County can order from Zirrus goes up to 6,000 Mbps, and all Wilkes County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Zirrus fiber upload speeds
In Wilkes County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Zirrus fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Zirrus is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wilkes County fiber providers. Zirrus offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wilkes County is up to 6,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Wilkes County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wilkes County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Wilkes County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Wilkes County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,455 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 83.99% in Wilkes County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wilkes 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
- Yadkin County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Watauga County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Avery County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Forsyth County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Unicoi County, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Guilford County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greene County, TN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Alamance County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hamblen County, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Adams County, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Allegany County, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Apache County, AZ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Armstrong County, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Aroostook County, ME: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Athens County, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Autauga County, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont County, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boone County, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Putnam County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds