Fixed Wireless Internet Providers in 27980, NC with Speed and Coverage Analysis


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In 27980 there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 99.33% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 73 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in 27980, NC.

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27980, NC Availability Maps

 

Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in 27980

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

95.22%

Avg. Speed:

45 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

94.91%

Avg. Speed:

47 Mbps

Mediacom | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

79.85%

Avg. Speed:

81 Mbps

Net-Change | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

53.52%

Avg. Speed:

49 Mbps

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 27980 are not shown.

 

27980 Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in 27980 is fixed wireless internet available?

27980, NC map of fixed wireless internet availability
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Fixed Wireless is available in 99.33% of 27980. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Mediacom. Call one of the companies with service in 27980 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fixed wireless internet in 27980?

The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in 27980.

27980, NC map of the fastest fixed wireless internet speeds
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The average 27980 home can get up to 73 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the zip is 100 Mbps, which 57.63% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.49% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 27980.

Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of 27980, and slower in the northeast areas of the zip.

Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in 27980?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 27980 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.27% of 27980 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.06%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 27980 homes.

 

Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 27980, along with details on where in 27980 and at what speeds.

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 27980, NC

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 95.22%, or 1,852 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 27980 area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 27980.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 27980. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout 27980. The fastest plan anyone in 27980 can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 27980 customers is up to 45 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in 27980. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 26.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 70.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In 27980 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other 27980 fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 27980 is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 7.5 Mbps.

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US Cellular's 27980 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 26.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 70.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 27980, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 94.91%, or 1,846 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 27980 area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 27980.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 27980. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 27980. The fastest plan anyone in 27980 can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 27980 customers is up to 47 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in 27980. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 28.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 71.1% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In 27980 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other 27980 fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 27980 is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 7.9 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's 27980 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 28.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 71.1% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Mediacom Fixed Wireless in 27980, NC

Mediacom fixed wireless coverage

About 79.85%, or 1,553 people, have Mediacom fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the south, west, southeast, east, north, northwest, central, and southwest 27980 area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 27980.

 

Mediacom fixed wireless download speeds

Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 27980. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mediacom fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout 27980. The fastest plan anyone in 27980 can order from Mediacom goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 27980 customers is up to 81 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Mediacom customers in 27980. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 69.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 13.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 16.9% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Mediacom fixed wireless upload speeds

In 27980 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 27980 fixed wireless providers. Mediacom offers 3 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 27980 is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Mediacom customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.

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Mediacom's 27980 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 69.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 13.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 16.9% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Net-Change Fixed Wireless in 27980, NC

Net-Change fixed wireless coverage

About 53.52%, or 1,041 people, have Net-Change fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the north, west, south, northwest, east, central, southwest, and northeast 27980 area. Net-Change is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of 27980.

 

Net-Change fixed wireless download speeds

Net-Change is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 27980. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Net-Change fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 27980. The fastest plan anyone in 27980 can order from Net-Change goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 27980 customers is up to 49 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Net-Change customers in 27980. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 95.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 4.6% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Net-Change fixed wireless upload speeds

In 27980 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Net-Change fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Net-Change is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 27980 fixed wireless providers. Net-Change offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 27980 is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Net-Change customers can get speeds up to 5.0 Mbps.

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Net-Change's 27980 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 95.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 4.6% up to 4.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

27980 Fixed Wireless by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 27980 or any of the areas nearby.

How does fixed wireless internet in 27980 compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Fixed Wireless internet speeds in 27980 are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 73 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the zip. Average fixed wireless coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 99.33% in 27980.

What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?

Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 27980 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2791985.48%
2794688.49%
2794275.13%
27985100.00%
2793297.13%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2793880.76%
2792479.46%
2794495.40%
2797995.92%
2795796.48%

What does fixed wireless internet look like in other zip codes?

Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby Zip Codes

  • 27919, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 27946, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 27942, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 27985, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • 27924, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 27944, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • 27922, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 27967, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 27910, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • 27986, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds

Zip Codes with Similar Populations

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  • 36509, AL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • 37095, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • 37726, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 40003, KY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • 43045, OH: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • 44675, OH: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • 45682, OH: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds