In Fontana Dam there are 4 residential internet providers covering 76.27% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Fontana Dam
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 Fontana Dam are not shown.
Fontana Dam 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 76.27% of Fontana Dam. 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 Zito. Now you can call companies in Fontana Dam with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Fontana Dam?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Fontana Dam.
Internet Speed Key
The average Fontana Dam home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 76.27% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Fontana Dam?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fontana Dam you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.27% of Fontana Dam homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 23.73% of Fontana Dam homes.
Internet Market Health in Fontana Dam
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Fontana Dam 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 Fontana Dam based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Fontana Dam internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Fontana Dam homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Fontana Dam internet customers who want faster speeds have 1 choice 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, Fontana Dam badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fontana Dam, along with details on where in Fontana Dam and at what speeds.
Zito Media Fiber in Fontana Dam, NC
Zito fiber coverage
About 76.27%, or 90 people, have Zito fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fontana Dam area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Fontana Dam.
Zito Media fiber download speeds
Zito is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fontana Dam. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Zito fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fontana Dam. The fastest plan anyone in Fontana Dam can order from Zito goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fontana Dam customers can get this speed.
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Zito Media fiber upload speeds
In Fontana Dam download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Zito fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fontana Dam fiber providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fontana Dam is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Frontier Communications DSL in Fontana Dam, NC
Frontier DSL coverage
About 63.56%, or 75 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Fontana Dam area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Fontana Dam.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fontana Dam. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fontana Dam. The fastest plan anyone in Fontana Dam can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Fontana Dam customers can get this speed.
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Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Fontana Dam download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fontana Dam DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fontana Dam is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Fontana Dam Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fontana Dam or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Fontana Dam compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Fontana Dam are much slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 76.27% in Fontana Dam.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fontana Dam 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Yellow Creek, NC: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Lake Santeetlah, NC: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Robbinsville, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tuskeegee, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Santeetlah, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Almond, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Needmore, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bryson City, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rafter, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Howard, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Quinault, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nimmons, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nimrod, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- No Creek, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Noble, KY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Nobleboro, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Creek, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Creek, UT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oilfield, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Okaton, SD: more internet coverage, similar speeds