TV and Internet Providers in 28622, NC


In 28622 there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.76% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,258 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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10 Internet Service Providers in 28622

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

76.24%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

SkyLine Membership | Fiber

Availability:

25.80%

Avg. Speed:

2,000 Mbps

SkyLine Membership | DSL

Availability:

23.25%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

14.59%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

3.75%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

EarthLink | DSL

Availability:

3.75%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

1.24%

Avg. Speed:

1,200 Mbps

Brightspeed | DSL

Availability:

1.24%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Carolina West Wireless | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

98.52%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

52.99%

Avg. Speed:

28 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

4.47%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

4.47%

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 28622 are not shown.

 

28622 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)

 

 

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28622 internet provider availability map
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Internet service is available in 99.76% of 28622. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Now you can call companies in 28622 with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in 28622?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 28622.

28622, NC map of local internet speeds
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The average 28622 home can get up to 1,258 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 2,000 Mbps, which 25.80% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 28622.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of 28622, and slower in the central areas of the zip.

What type of internet should I choose in 28622?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 28622 you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 40.11% of 28622 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 59.33% 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 28622 homes.

 

Internet Market Health in 28622

28622, NC map of internet competition
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Internet Competition Key

4+ options
2 options
No alternatives

The map shows how competitive the 28622 internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 28622 based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

28622 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 28622 homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the zip.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. 28622 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 28622 needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 28622, along with details on where in 28622 and at what speeds.

Spectrum Cable in 28622, NC

Spectrum cable coverage

About 76.24%, or 1,912 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the west, southwest, south, east, central, southeast, northwest, and north 28622 area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 28622.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28622. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28622. The fastest plan anyone in 28622 can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 28622 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in 28622. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In 28622 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 28622 cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28622 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's 28622 cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

SkyLine Membership Fiber in 28622, NC

SkyLine Membership fiber coverage

About 25.80%, or 647 people, have SkyLine Membership fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast, east, north, southeast, and central 28622 area. SkyLine Membership is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 28622.

 

SkyLine Membership fiber download speeds

SkyLine Membership is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28622. Versus other fiber providers in the area, SkyLine Membership fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28622. The fastest plan anyone in 28622 can order from SkyLine Membership goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all 28622 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to SkyLine Membership customers in 28622. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

SkyLine Membership fiber upload speeds

In 28622 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for SkyLine Membership fiber. Compared to other ISPs, SkyLine Membership is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 28622 fiber providers. SkyLine Membership offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28622 is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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SkyLine Membership's 28622 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

SkyLine Membership DSL in 28622, NC

SkyLine Membership DSL coverage

About 23.25%, or 583 people, have SkyLine Membership DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast, east, north, and southeast 28622 area. SkyLine Membership is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 28622.

 

SkyLine Membership DSL download speeds

SkyLine Membership is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28622. Versus other DSL providers in the area, SkyLine Membership DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28622. The fastest plan anyone in 28622 can order from SkyLine Membership goes up to 25 Mbps, and all 28622 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to SkyLine Membership customers in 28622. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

SkyLine Membership DSL upload speeds

In 28622 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SkyLine Membership DSL. Compared to other ISPs, SkyLine Membership is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 28622 DSL providers. SkyLine Membership offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28622 is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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SkyLine Membership's 28622 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in 28622, NC

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 14.59%, or 366 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the west, southwest, central, south, and north 28622 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 28622.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28622. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28622. The fastest plan anyone in 28622 can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 28622 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in 28622. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In 28622 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 28622 fiber providers. Spectrum 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 28622 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 252 Mbps.

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Spectrum's 28622 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 46.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 53.3% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in 28622, NC

AT&T DSL coverage

About 3.75%, or 94 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the south 28622 area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 28622.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28622. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28622. The fastest plan anyone in 28622 can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all 28622 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in 28622. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In 28622 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other 28622 DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28622 is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's 28622 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink DSL in 28622, NC

EarthLink DSL coverage

About 3.75%, or 94 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the south 28622 area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 28622.

 

EarthLink DSL download speeds

EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28622. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28622. The fastest plan anyone in 28622 can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all 28622 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in 28622. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink DSL upload speeds

In 28622 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other 28622 DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28622 is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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EarthLink's 28622 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in 28622, NC

XFINITY cable coverage

About 1.24%, or 31 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northwest 28622 area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 28622.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28622. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28622. The fastest plan anyone in 28622 can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all 28622 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in 28622. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In 28622 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 28622 cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28622 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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XFINITY's 28622 cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Brightspeed DSL in 28622, NC

Brightspeed DSL coverage

About 1.24%, or 31 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northwest 28622 area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 28622.

 

Brightspeed DSL download speeds

Brightspeed is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28622. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28622. The fastest plan anyone in 28622 can order from Brightspeed goes up to 10 Mbps, and all 28622 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Brightspeed customers in 28622. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed DSL upload speeds

In 28622 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other 28622 DSL providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28622 is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Brightspeed's 28622 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless in 28622, NC

Carolina West fixed wireless coverage

About 98.52%, or 2,471 people, have Carolina West fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the west, southwest, northeast, south, central, east, southeast, and north 28622 area. Carolina West is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 28622.

 

Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless download speeds

Carolina West is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28622. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Carolina West fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28622. The fastest plan anyone in 28622 can order from Carolina West goes up to 25 Mbps, and all 28622 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Carolina West Wireless customers in 28622. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds

In 28622 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Carolina West fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Carolina West is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other 28622 fixed wireless providers. Carolina West offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28622 is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Carolina West's 28622 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 28622, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 52.99%, or 1,329 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast, southwest, west, south, east, southeast, north, and northwest 28622 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 28622.

 

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 28622. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 28622. The fastest plan anyone in 28622 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 28622 customers is up to 28 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in 28622. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 3.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 96.1% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In 28622 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 28622 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 28622 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 3.7 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's 28622 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 3.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 96.1% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 28622, NC

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 4.47%, or 112 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast, south, and central 28622 area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 28622.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28622. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28622. The fastest plan anyone in 28622 can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all 28622 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in 28622. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In 28622 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other 28622 fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28622 is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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EarthLink's 28622 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in 28622, NC

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 4.47%, or 112 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast, south, and central 28622 area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 28622.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28622. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 28622. The fastest plan anyone in 28622 can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all 28622 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in 28622. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In 28622 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other 28622 fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28622 is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's 28622 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

28622 Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 28622 or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in 28622 compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Internet speeds in 28622 are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,258 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 99.76% in 28622.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 28622 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
3768799.55%
2860492.49%
2864696.35%
2867999.81%
2865799.65%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
28616100.00%
3764099.07%
28662100.00%
2869299.47%
3765898.85%

What does internet service 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.

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