Fixed Wireless Internet Providers in 28709, NC with Speed and Coverage Analysis


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In 28709 there are 3 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 97.06% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 50 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 28709, NC.

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28709, NC Availability Maps

 

Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in 28709

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

97.06%

Avg. Speed:

20 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

63.19%

Avg. Speed:

70 Mbps

Skyrunner Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

35.73%

Avg. Speed:

25 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 28709 are not shown.

 

28709 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 28709 is fixed wireless internet available?

28709, NC map of fixed wireless internet availability
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Fixed Wireless is available in 97.06% of 28709. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is T-Mobile Home Internet. Call one of the companies with service in 28709 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fixed wireless internet in 28709?

The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in 28709.

28709, NC map of the fastest fixed wireless internet speeds
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The average 28709 home can get up to 50 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the zip is 100 Mbps, which 37.53% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 23.98% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 28709.

Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of 28709, and slower in the southeast areas of the zip.

Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in 28709?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 28709 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.17% of 28709 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 12.24% of the zip.
  • 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 28709 homes.

 

Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 28709, along with details on where in 28709 and at what speeds.

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 28709, NC

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 97.06%, or 2,149 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 28709 area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 28709.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28709. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 28709. The fastest plan anyone in 28709 can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 28709 customers is up to 20 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in 28709. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 64.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 35.1% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In 28709 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 the slowest compared to other 28709 fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 28709 is up to 3.0 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 2.3 Mbps.

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US Cellular's 28709 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 64.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 35.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 28709, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 63.19%, or 1,399 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the east, north, south, west, northwest, southwest, and central 28709 area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of 28709.

 

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 28709. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 28709. The fastest plan anyone in 28709 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 28709 customers is up to 70 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in 28709. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 59.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 40.6% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In 28709 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 the fastest compared to other 28709 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 28709 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 13 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's 28709 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 59.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 40.6% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in 28709, NC

Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 35.73%, or 791 people, have Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the east, south, and west 28709 area. Skyrunner Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of 28709.

 

Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless download speeds

Skyrunner Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28709. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28709. The fastest plan anyone in 28709 can order from Skyrunner Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all 28709 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Skyrunner Internet customers in 28709. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In 28709 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Skyrunner Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other 28709 fixed wireless providers. Skyrunner Internet offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28709 is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Skyrunner Internet's 28709 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

28709 Fixed Wireless by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 28709 or any of the areas nearby.

How does fixed wireless internet in 28709 compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Fixed Wireless internet speeds in 28709 are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 50 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 97.06% in 28709.

What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?

Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 28709 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2878799.42%
2875492.31%
2875771.33%
2877895.91%
2880492.90%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2871497.51%
2880599.85%
2871197.24%
2870199.81%
2880199.87%

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

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  • 28701, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • 28753, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
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