TV and Internet Providers in Bath, NC


In Bath there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.94% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,297 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Bath

Brightspeed | DSL

Availability:

76.69%

Avg. Speed:

53 Mbps

River Street Networks | Fiber

Availability:

61.09%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

River Street Networks | Cable

Availability:

41.33%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Brightspeed | Fiber

Availability:

31.36%

Avg. Speed:

1,993 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

85.08%

Avg. Speed:

37 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

31.08%

Avg. Speed:

28 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

6.14%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

6.14%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

River Street Networks | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

3.15%

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 Bath are not shown.

 

Bath 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)

 

 

Availability maps for all providers in Bath

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Internet service is available in 99.94% of Bath. 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 River Street. Now you can call companies in Bath with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Bath?

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

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The average Bath home can get up to 1,297 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 31.14% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.52% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bath.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Bath, and slower in the east areas of the city.

What type of internet should I choose in Bath?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bath you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 77.25% of Bath homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 21.17% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.52%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bath homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Bath

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The map shows how competitive the Bath 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 Bath based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

Bath internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Bath homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Bath internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, Bath needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Brightspeed DSL in Bath, NC

Brightspeed DSL coverage

About 76.69%, or 1,362 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bath area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bath.

 

Brightspeed DSL download speeds

Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bath. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Bath. The fastest plan anyone in Bath can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bath customers is up to 53 Mbps.

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

  • 20.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 31.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 8.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 39.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed DSL upload speeds

In Bath download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bath DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 Bath is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 5.9 Mbps.

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

  • 51.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 8.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 39.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

River Street Networks Fiber in Bath, NC

River Street fiber coverage

About 61.09%, or 1,085 people, have River Street fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southeast, northeast, north, west, and east Bath area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Bath.

 

River Street Networks fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to River Street Networks customers in Bath. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

River Street Networks fiber upload speeds

In Bath 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 the slowest compared to other Bath fiber providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bath is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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River Street's Bath fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

River Street Networks Cable in Bath, NC

River Street cable coverage

About 41.33%, or 734 people, have River Street cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, west, southeast, north, east, and northwest Bath area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Bath.

 

River Street Networks cable download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to River Street Networks customers in Bath. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

River Street Networks cable upload speeds

In Bath download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for River Street cable. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bath cable providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bath is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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River Street's Bath cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Brightspeed Fiber in Bath, NC

Brightspeed fiber coverage

About 31.36%, or 557 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, west, and north Bath 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 Bath.

 

Brightspeed fiber download speeds

Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bath. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bath. The fastest plan anyone in Bath can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bath customers is up to 1,993 Mbps.

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

  • 99.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed fiber upload speeds

In Bath download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bath fiber providers. Brightspeed 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 Bath is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,993 Mbps.

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Brightspeed's Bath fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 99.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Bath, NC

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 85.08%, or 1,511 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bath area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bath.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bath. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Bath. The fastest plan anyone in Bath can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bath customers is up to 37 Mbps.

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

  • 22.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 48.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 28.8% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Bath 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 fastest compared to other Bath fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 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 Bath 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 6.2 Mbps.

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

  • 22.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 48.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 28.8% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bath, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 31.08%, or 552 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, west, central, and east Bath 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 small portion of Bath.

 

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 Bath. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bath. The fastest plan anyone in Bath can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bath customers is up to 28 Mbps.

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

  • 3.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 96.6% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Bath 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 Bath fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Bath 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 3.6 Mbps.

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

  • 3.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 96.6% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bath, NC

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 6.14%, or 109 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Bath 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 Bath.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bath, NC

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 6.14%, or 109 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Bath 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 Bath.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

River Street Networks Fixed Wireless in Bath, NC

River Street fixed wireless coverage

About 3.15%, or 56 people, have River Street fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and east Bath area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bath.

 

River Street Networks fixed wireless download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to River Street Networks customers in Bath. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

River Street Networks fixed wireless upload speeds

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

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River Street's Bath fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Bath Internet by Area

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

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

Internet speeds in Bath are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,297 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 99.94% in Bath.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2780899.96%
27865100.00%
27814100.00%
2781099.80%
27821100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2780699.38%
2786098.62%
2788999.91%
2781799.50%
28552100.00%

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