In Central Area there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.87% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,969 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Central Area
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 Central Area are not shown.
Central Area Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
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Internet service is available in 99.87% of Central Area. 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 Brightspeed. Now you can call companies in Central Area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Central Area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Central Area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Central Area home can get up to 1,969 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 96.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.06% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central Area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Central Area, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Central Area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central Area you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.81% of Central Area homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.06% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Central Area homes.
Internet Market Health in Central Area
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Central Area 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 Central Area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Central Area internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Central Area homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, fixed wireless, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Central Area internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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, Central Area needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central Area, along with details on where in Central Area and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Central Area, Eden, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 97.32%, or 4,387 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Area area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Area. The fastest plan anyone in Central Area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Central Area customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Central Area 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 fastest compared to other Central Area cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Central Area, Eden, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 96.81%, or 4,364 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Area area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Area.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Area. The fastest plan anyone in Central Area can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Central Area customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Central Area 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 Central Area fiber providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Area is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Central Area, Eden, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 65.88%, or 2,970 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Area area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central Area.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Central Area. The fastest plan anyone in Central Area can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Area customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 14.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 64.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Central Area 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 Central Area DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Area 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 3.2 Mbps.
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- 20.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 64.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Central Area, Eden, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 1.77%, or 80 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south and north Central Area 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 Central Area.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Area. The fastest plan anyone in Central Area can order from AT&T goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Area customers is up to 19 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Central Area 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 Central Area DSL providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Area 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 3.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Central Area, Eden, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 1.77%, or 80 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south and north Central Area 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 Central Area.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Area. The fastest plan anyone in Central Area can order from EarthLink goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Area customers is up to 19 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Central Area 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 Central Area DSL providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Area 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 3.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Central Area, Eden, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.02%, or 4,103 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Area 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 Central Area.
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 Central Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Area. The fastest plan anyone in Central Area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Area customers is up to 46 Mbps.
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- 28.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Area 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 Central Area fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 7.8 Mbps.
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- 28.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Central Area, Eden, NC
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 76.46%, or 3,447 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, southwest, west, north, northeast, central, northwest, and east Central Area area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central Area.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Area. The fastest plan anyone in Central Area can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Area customers is up to 20 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 66.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 33.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Central Area fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Area 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 66.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 33.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Central Area, Eden, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 67.92%, or 3,062 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Area area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central Area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Area. The fastest plan anyone in Central Area can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Central Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Area 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 Central Area fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Area is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Central Area, Eden, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 58.81%, or 2,651 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Area area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Central Area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Area. The fastest plan anyone in Central Area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Area customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 6.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Area 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 below average compared to other Central Area fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Area 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 4.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Central Area, Eden, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 58.81%, or 2,651 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Area 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 Central Area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Area. The fastest plan anyone in Central Area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Area customers is up to 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Area 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 below average compared to other Central Area fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Area 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 4.0 Mbps.
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- 6.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Central Area Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central Area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Central Area compare to the rest of Eden?
Internet speeds in Central Area are faster versus the average speeds in Eden: 1,832 Mbps in Eden versus 1,969 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Eden is 99.97% versus 99.87% in Central Area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central Area 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Leaksville, Eden, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Irving Park, Greensboro, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- O Henry Oaks, Greensboro, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland, Greensboro, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- College Hill, Greensboro, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Starmount Forest, Greensboro, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brice Street Area, Greensboro, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lindley Park, Greensboro, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Smith Homes, Greensboro, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hewitt Area, Greensboro, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Urbanizacion Turabo Gdns, Caguas, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson Park, Charlottesville, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Keeney, Manchester, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hollydale, South Gate, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillcrest, Boise, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Cottonwood Acres, Murray, UT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harvard Place-Eastlawn, San Antonio, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- South End, Concord, NH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stanton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gresham-Mt. Hood, Gresham, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds