In Cumberland County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 97.98% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,080 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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10 Internet Service Providers in Cumberland County
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Cumberland County.
No internet provider of this type serves Cumberland County.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Cumberland County are not shown.
Cumberland 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 97.98% of Cumberland 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 MetroNet. Now you can call companies in Cumberland County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Cumberland County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Cumberland County.
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The average Cumberland County home can get up to 4,080 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,120 Mbps, which 71.87% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cumberland County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Cumberland County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Cumberland County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cumberland 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 80.64% of Cumberland County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 16.80% 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 2.02% of Cumberland County homes.
Internet Market Health in Cumberland County
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The map shows how competitive the Cumberland 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 Cumberland County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.8 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.7 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.5 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Cumberland County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Cumberland County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, 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. Cumberland County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Cumberland County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cumberland County, along with details on where in Cumberland County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Cumberland County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 96.68%, or 323,599 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cumberland County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cumberland County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cumberland County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cumberland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cumberland County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cumberland County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Cumberland 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 fastest compared to other Cumberland County cable providers. Spectrum 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 Cumberland County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 467 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 44.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 47.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Cumberland County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 80.92%, or 270,856 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cumberland County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Cumberland County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cumberland County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Cumberland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cumberland County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cumberland County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 8.7% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 22.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 35.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Cumberland 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 fastest compared to other Cumberland County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 5 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 Cumberland County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 5.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 26.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 22.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 35.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Cumberland County, NC
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 71.87%, or 240,556 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cumberland County area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Cumberland County.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cumberland County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cumberland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cumberland County can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all Cumberland County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Cumberland County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cumberland County fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cumberland County is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Cumberland County, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 38.59%, or 129,182 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cumberland County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Cumberland County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cumberland County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Cumberland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County customers is up to 1,756 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 76.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 1,756 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Cumberland County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 15.01%, or 50,236 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cumberland County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Cumberland County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cumberland County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cumberland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cumberland County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cumberland County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 581 Mbps.
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- 16.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 83.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
Star Communications Fiber in Cumberland County, NC
Star Communications fiber coverage
About 1.08%, or 3,603 people, have Star Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, and east Cumberland County area. Star Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cumberland County.
Star Communications fiber download speeds
Star Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cumberland County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Star Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cumberland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cumberland County can order from Star Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cumberland County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Star Communications fiber upload speeds
In Cumberland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Star Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Star Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cumberland County fiber providers. Star Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cumberland County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cumberland County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.05%, or 311,474 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cumberland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 62.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 37.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 14 Mbps.
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- 62.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 37.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cumberland County, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 89.97%, or 301,161 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cumberland County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cumberland County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cumberland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cumberland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cumberland County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cumberland County customers is up to 260 Mbps.
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- 85.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 14.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cumberland 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 Cumberland County fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 Cumberland County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 6.0 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.
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- 85.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.7% up to 6.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cumberland County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 89.69%, or 300,211 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cumberland County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cumberland County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cumberland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cumberland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County customers is up to 41 Mbps.
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- 21.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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.
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- 21.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 78.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cumberland County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 89.69%, or 300,211 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cumberland County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cumberland County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cumberland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cumberland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County customers is up to 41 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 21.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 78.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Cumberland County, NC
Brightspeed fixed wireless coverage
About 4.40%, or 14,739 people, have Brightspeed fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cumberland 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 Cumberland County.
Brightspeed fixed wireless download speeds
Brightspeed is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cumberland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Brightspeed fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cumberland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cumberland County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Cumberland County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cumberland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cumberland County fixed wireless providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cumberland County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cumberland County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cumberland County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Cumberland County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Cumberland County are faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,577 Mbps in North Carolina versus 4,080 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.49% versus 97.98% in Cumberland County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cumberland 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
- Hoke County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sampson County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Duplin County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anson County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jones County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Craven County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- York County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pamlico County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Alachua County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Charleston County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cameron County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Berks County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anoka County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McHenry County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rockingham County, NH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richland County, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pulaski County, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Placer County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds