In Burke County there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.58% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,732 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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13 Internet Service Providers in Burke County
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 Burke County are not shown.
Burke County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.58% of Burke County. 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 Burke County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Burke County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Burke County.

Internet Speed Key
The average Burke County home can get up to 1,732 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,120 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.27% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Burke County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Burke County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Burke County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Burke County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 42.68% of Burke County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 54.22% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.45%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Burke County homes.
Internet Market Health in Burke County

Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Burke County 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 Burke County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.9 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.1 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Burke County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 14 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Burke County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Burke County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 13 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, Burke County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Burke County, along with details on where in Burke County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Burke County, NC

Spectrum cable coverage
About 86.54%, or 75,784 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Burke County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Burke County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Burke County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Burke County 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 the slowest compared to other Burke County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Burke County, NC

AT&T DSL coverage
About 58.50%, or 51,229 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, north, northwest, central, west, south, southeast, and east Burke County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Burke County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Burke County customers is up to 56 Mbps.
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- 33.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Burke County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Burke County DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 45.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Burke County, NC

EarthLink DSL coverage
About 58.50%, or 51,229 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, north, northwest, central, west, south, southeast, and east Burke County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Burke County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Burke County customers is up to 56 Mbps.
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- 33.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Burke County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Burke County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 45.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Burke County, NC

Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 32.56%, or 28,509 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, northeast, central, north, south, and southwest Burke County 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 Burke County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Burke County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 19.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 59.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Burke County 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 slowest compared to other Burke County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County 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 3.8 Mbps.
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- 27.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 59.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Compas X-Stream Cable in Burke County, NC

Compas X-Stream cable coverage
About 22.47%, or 19,676 people, have Compas X-Stream cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, west, central, northwest, southwest, south, and east Burke County area. Compas X-Stream is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Burke County.
Compas X-Stream cable download speeds
Compas X-Stream is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Compas X-Stream cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from Compas X-Stream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Burke County customers can get this speed.
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Compas X-Stream cable upload speeds
In Burke County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Compas X-Stream cable. Compared to other ISPs, Compas X-Stream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Burke County cable providers. Compas X-Stream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Burke County, NC

EarthLink fiber coverage
About 19.74%, or 17,286 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, west, central, southwest, and south Burke County 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 Burke County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Burke County customers is up to 3,935 Mbps.
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- 73.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 26.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Burke County 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 Burke County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County 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 3,935 Mbps.
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- 73.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 26.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Burke County, NC

AT&T fiber coverage
About 19.74%, or 17,286 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, west, central, southwest, and south Burke County 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 Burke County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Burke County customers is up to 3,935 Mbps.
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- 73.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 26.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Burke County 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 Burke County fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County 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 3,935 Mbps.
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- 73.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 26.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Foothills Broadband Fiber in Burke County, NC

Foothills Broadband fiber coverage
About 17.38%, or 15,224 people, have Foothills Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, east, northeast, southeast, and south Burke County area. Foothills Broadband is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Burke County.
Foothills Broadband fiber download speeds
Foothills Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Foothills Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from Foothills Broadband goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Burke County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Foothills Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Burke County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Foothills Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Foothills Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Burke County fiber providers. Foothills Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Spectrum Fiber in Burke County, NC

Spectrum fiber coverage
About 8.03%, or 7,030 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, south, southeast, west, and north Burke County 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 Burke County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Burke County customers can get this speed.
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Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Burke County 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 below average compared to other Burke County fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County 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 324 Mbps.
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- 62.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 37.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Compas X-Stream Fiber in Burke County, NC

Compas X-Stream fiber coverage
About 1.77%, or 1,553 people, have Compas X-Stream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, central, west, southwest, and south Burke County area. Compas X-Stream is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Burke County.
Compas X-Stream fiber download speeds
Compas X-Stream is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Compas X-Stream fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from Compas X-Stream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Burke County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Compas X-Stream fiber upload speeds
In Burke County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Compas X-Stream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Compas X-Stream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Burke County fiber providers. Compas X-Stream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Burke County, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.38%, or 79,144 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Burke County 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 Burke County.
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 Burke County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Burke County customers is up to 70 Mbps.
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- 59.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 40.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Burke County 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 above average compared to other Burke County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County 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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- 59.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 40.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless in Burke County, NC

Carolina West fixed wireless coverage
About 85.67%, or 75,023 people, have Carolina West fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Burke County area. Carolina West is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Burke County.
Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Carolina West is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Carolina West fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from Carolina West goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Burke County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Burke County 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 below average compared to other Burke County fixed wireless providers. Carolina West offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Burke County, NC

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 75.91%, or 66,477 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Burke County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Burke County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Burke County customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 19.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Burke County 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 average compared to other Burke County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 6.2 Mbps.
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- 19.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Burke County, NC

AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 75.91%, or 66,477 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Burke County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Burke County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Burke County customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 19.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Burke County 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 average compared to other Burke County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 6.2 Mbps.
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- 19.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fixed Wireless in Burke County, NC

River Street fixed wireless coverage
About 59.53%, or 52,128 people, have River Street fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Burke County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Burke County.
River Street Networks fixed wireless download speeds
River Street is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, River Street fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from River Street goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Burke County customers is up to 18 Mbps.
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- 50.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 49.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Burke County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for River Street fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Burke County fixed wireless providers. River Street offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, River Street customers can get speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.
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- 50.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 49.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Burke County, NC

Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 49.91%, or 43,703 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Burke County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Burke County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Burke County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Burke County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Burke County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Burke County, NC

Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 24.98%, or 21,871 people, have Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, northwest, south, and central Burke County area. Skyrunner Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Burke County.
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Skyrunner Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from Skyrunner Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Burke County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Burke County 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 above average compared to other Burke County fixed wireless providers. Skyrunner Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Burke County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Burke County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Burke County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Burke County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Burke County are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,732 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 99.58% in Burke County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Burke County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Caldwell County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McDowell County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Catawba County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alexander County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Iredell County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rowan County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Davidson County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Randolph County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sevier County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Arecibo Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Island County, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lafourche Parish, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Traverse County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grafton County, NH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lewis County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Manitowoc County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mendocino County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Natrona County, WY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cascade County, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds


