In the Winston-Salem area there are 10 residential Fiber providers covering 74.25% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,482 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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Winston-Salem, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Winston-Salem
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 the Winston-Salem area are not shown.
Winston-Salem Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Winston-Salem area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 74.25% of the Winston-Salem area. 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 the Winston-Salem area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Winston-Salem area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Winston-Salem area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Winston-Salem home can get up to 4,482 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 6,000 Mbps, which 13.86% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Winston-Salem area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of the Winston-Salem area, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Winston-Salem area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Winston-Salem area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.23% of Winston-Salem homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.32% of the city.
- 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 Winston-Salem homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Winston-Salem area, along with details on where in the Winston-Salem area and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 29.13%, or 196,892 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Winston-Salem area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 4,674 Mbps.
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- 91.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Winston-Salem area 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 4,674 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 91.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 29.13%, or 196,892 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Winston-Salem area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 4,674 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 91.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Winston-Salem area 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 4,674 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 91.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
Lumos Networks fiber coverage
About 23.40%, or 158,198 people, have Lumos Networks fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, southeast, west, and east Winston-Salem area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Winston-Salem area.
Lumos Networks fiber download speeds
Lumos Networks is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lumos Networks fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 4,997 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks fiber upload speeds
In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fiber providers. Lumos Networks offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Winston-Salem area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Lumos Networks customers can get speeds up to 4,997 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Zirrus Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
Zirrus fiber coverage
About 13.86%, or 93,659 people, have Zirrus fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west Winston-Salem area. Zirrus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Winston-Salem area.
Zirrus fiber download speeds
Zirrus is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Zirrus fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from Zirrus goes up to 6,000 Mbps, and all Winston-Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Zirrus fiber upload speeds
In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fiber providers. Zirrus offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Winston-Salem area is up to 6,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
Windstream fiber coverage
About 6.41%, or 43,298 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west Winston-Salem area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Winston-Salem area.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 1,023 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 97.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In the Winston-Salem area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Winston-Salem fiber providers. Windstream offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Winston-Salem area 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 1,023 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 97.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 3.89%, or 26,303 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem 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 the Winston-Salem area.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Winston-Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Winston-Salem area 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 231 Mbps.
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- 42.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 57.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Surry Communications Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
Surry Communications fiber coverage
About 1.94%, or 13,116 people, have Surry Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Winston-Salem area. Surry Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Winston-Salem area.
Surry Communications fiber download speeds
Surry Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Surry Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from Surry Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Winston-Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Surry Communications fiber upload speeds
In the Winston-Salem area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Surry Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Surry Communications is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Winston-Salem fiber providers. Surry Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Winston-Salem area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Winston-Salem Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Winston-Salem area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Winston-Salem area compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in the Winston-Salem area are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 4,482 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 74.25% in the Winston-Salem area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Winston-Salem area 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
- Bethania, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pfafftown, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clemmons, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Walkertown, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lewisville, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Midway, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wallburg, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kernersville, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bermuda Run, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Enon, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Des Moines, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Provo, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Madison, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Daytona Beach, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Syracuse, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ogden, UT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wichita, KS: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Poughkeepsie, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Springfield, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds