In Chowan County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.92% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,393 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Chowan 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 Chowan County are not shown.
Chowan 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 99.92% of Chowan 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 Focus. Now you can call companies in Chowan County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Chowan County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Chowan County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Chowan County home can get up to 3,393 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 49.75% 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 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Chowan County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Chowan County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Chowan County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Chowan County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.19% of Chowan County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.43% of the county.
- 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 Chowan County homes.
Internet Market Health in Chowan County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Chowan 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 Chowan County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.1 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.5 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Chowan County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Chowan County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, and cable, 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. Chowan County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 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, Chowan County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Chowan County, along with details on where in Chowan County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Chowan County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 95.91%, or 13,148 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Chowan County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chowan County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chowan County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Chowan County. The fastest plan anyone in Chowan 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 Chowan County customers is up to 44 Mbps.
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- 20.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 44.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Chowan County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chowan 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 Chowan 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 4.3 Mbps.
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- 29.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 44.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Chowan County, NC
Mediacom cable coverage
About 70.99%, or 9,731 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, east, northwest, south, west, southwest, and northeast Chowan County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Chowan County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chowan County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chowan County. The fastest plan anyone in Chowan County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Chowan County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Chowan County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chowan County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chowan County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Roanoke Connect Fiber in Chowan County, NC
Roanoke Connect fiber coverage
About 59.40%, or 8,143 people, have Roanoke Connect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, south, east, west, southwest, and north Chowan County area. Roanoke Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Chowan County.
Roanoke Connect fiber download speeds
Roanoke Connect is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chowan County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Roanoke Connect fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chowan County. The fastest plan anyone in Chowan County can order from Roanoke Connect goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Chowan County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Roanoke Connect fiber upload speeds
In Chowan County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Roanoke Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Roanoke Connect is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chowan County fiber providers. Roanoke Connect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chowan County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Focus Broadband Fiber in Chowan County, NC
Focus fiber coverage
About 49.75%, or 6,820 people, have Focus fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, east, west, central, northeast, and southeast Chowan County area. Focus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Chowan County.
Focus Broadband fiber download speeds
Focus is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chowan County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Focus fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chowan County. The fastest plan anyone in Chowan County can order from Focus goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Chowan County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Focus Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Chowan County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Focus fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Focus is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chowan County fiber providers. Focus offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chowan County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Chowan County, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 7.08%, or 970 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, east, and northeast Chowan County 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 Chowan County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chowan County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Chowan County. The fastest plan anyone in Chowan County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Chowan County customers is up to 1,787 Mbps.
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- 78.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 20.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Chowan County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chowan County fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 3 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 Chowan County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,787 Mbps.
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- 78.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 20.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Chowan County, NC
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 86.83%, or 11,903 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Chowan County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chowan County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chowan County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Chowan County. The fastest plan anyone in Chowan County can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Chowan County customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 45.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 47.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chowan County 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 average compared to other Chowan County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 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 Chowan County 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 11 Mbps.
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- 45.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 47.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Chowan County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 82.34%, or 11,287 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Chowan 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 much of Chowan 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 Chowan County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chowan County. The fastest plan anyone in Chowan 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 Chowan County customers is up to 68 Mbps.
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- 57.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chowan 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 Chowan 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 Chowan 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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- 57.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Net-Change Fixed Wireless in Chowan County, NC
Net-Change fixed wireless coverage
About 43.08%, or 5,906 people, have Net-Change fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, north, west, southeast, east, south, and northeast Chowan County area. Net-Change is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Chowan County.
Net-Change fixed wireless download speeds
Net-Change is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chowan County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Net-Change fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Chowan County. The fastest plan anyone in Chowan County can order from Net-Change goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Chowan County customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 65.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 27.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Net-Change fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chowan County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Net-Change fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Net-Change is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Chowan County fixed wireless providers. Net-Change offers 3 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 Chowan County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Net-Change customers can get speeds up to 4.5 Mbps.
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- 65.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 27.5% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Chowan County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 39.01%, or 5,347 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, south, and southeast Chowan County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Chowan County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chowan County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chowan County. The fastest plan anyone in Chowan 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 Chowan County customers is up to 41 Mbps.
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- 21.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chowan 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 below average compared to other Chowan 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 Chowan 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 6.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 78.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Chowan County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 39.01%, or 5,347 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, south, and southeast Chowan County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Chowan County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chowan County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chowan County. The fastest plan anyone in Chowan 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 Chowan County customers is up to 41 Mbps.
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- 21.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chowan 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 below average compared to other Chowan 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 Chowan 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 6.6 Mbps.
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- 21.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 78.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Chowan County, NC
Mediacom fixed wireless coverage
About 32.80%, or 4,496 people, have Mediacom fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, and northeast Chowan County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Chowan County.
Mediacom fixed wireless download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chowan County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mediacom fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Chowan County. The fastest plan anyone in Chowan County can order from Mediacom goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Chowan County customers is up to 77 Mbps.
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- 66.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 24.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
Mediacom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chowan County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chowan County fixed wireless providers. Mediacom offers 3 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 Chowan County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Mediacom customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 66.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 24.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Chowan County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Chowan County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Chowan County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Chowan County are comparable versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 3,393 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 99.92% in Chowan County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Chowan 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
- Perquimans County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bertie County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pasquotank County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Granville County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alamance County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Guilford County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forsyth County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yadkin County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilkes County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Bayfield County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Walthall County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wahkiakum County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Valley County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Burt County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Buena Vista City, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Breckinridge County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bottineau County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds