In the Greensboro area there are 11 residential internet providers covering 98.25% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,579 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 Greensboro
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 the Greensboro area are not shown.
Greensboro 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 98.25% of the Greensboro 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 Lumos Networks. Now you can call companies in the Greensboro area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the Greensboro area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Greensboro area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Greensboro home can get up to 3,579 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 62.06% 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 the Greensboro area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of the Greensboro area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Greensboro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Greensboro area you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 78.51% of Greensboro homes.
- Cable is fastest for 17.20% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.51%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.75% of Greensboro homes.
Internet Market Health in Greensboro
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the Greensboro 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 the Greensboro area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.6 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.1 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Greensboro internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Greensboro homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, 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. Greensboro internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 11 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, the Greensboro area is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Greensboro area, along with details on where in the Greensboro area and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Greensboro, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 94.02%, or 730,118 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Greensboro area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Greensboro area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Greensboro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Greensboro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Greensboro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Greensboro customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Greensboro 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 one of the fastest compared to other Greensboro cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Greensboro area 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 Greensboro, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 42.00%, or 326,180 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Greensboro area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Greensboro area.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Greensboro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Greensboro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Greensboro area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Greensboro customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 28.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 35.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In the Greensboro 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 above average compared to other Greensboro DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Greensboro 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 9.8 Mbps.
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- 36.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 35.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Greensboro, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 42.00%, or 326,180 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Greensboro area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Greensboro area.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Greensboro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Greensboro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Greensboro area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Greensboro customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 28.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 35.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In the Greensboro 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 above average compared to other Greensboro DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Greensboro 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 9.8 Mbps.
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- 36.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 35.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks Fiber in Greensboro, NC
Lumos Networks fiber coverage
About 39.12%, or 303,807 people, have Lumos Networks fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, west, southwest, central, northeast, and east Greensboro area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Greensboro area.
Lumos Networks fiber download speeds
Lumos Networks is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Greensboro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lumos Networks fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Greensboro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Greensboro area can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Greensboro customers is up to 4,998 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks fiber upload speeds
In the Greensboro area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lumos Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lumos Networks is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Greensboro fiber providers. Lumos Networks offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Greensboro area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Lumos Networks customers can get speeds up to 4,998 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Greensboro, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 37.78%, or 293,394 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Greensboro area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Greensboro area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Greensboro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Greensboro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Greensboro area can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Greensboro customers is up to 4,493 Mbps.
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- 87.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Greensboro area 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 Greensboro fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Greensboro area 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 4,493 Mbps.
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- 87.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Greensboro, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 37.78%, or 293,394 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Greensboro area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Greensboro area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Greensboro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Greensboro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Greensboro area can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Greensboro customers is up to 4,493 Mbps.
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- 87.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Greensboro area 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 Greensboro fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Greensboro area 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 4,493 Mbps.
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- 87.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Greensboro, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 7.30%, or 56,680 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, north, northeast, central, south, and southwest Greensboro 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 the Greensboro area.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Greensboro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Greensboro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Greensboro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Greensboro customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In the Greensboro area 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 the slowest compared to other Greensboro fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Greensboro area 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 255 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 47.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 52.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks DSL in Greensboro, NC
Lumos Networks DSL coverage
About 4.50%, or 34,976 people, have Lumos Networks DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and southwest Greensboro area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Greensboro area.
Lumos Networks DSL download speeds
Lumos Networks is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Greensboro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Lumos Networks DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Greensboro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Greensboro area can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Greensboro customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks DSL upload speeds
In the Greensboro area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Lumos Networks DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Lumos Networks is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Greensboro DSL providers. Lumos Networks offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Greensboro area is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Greensboro, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 92.51%, or 718,386 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Greensboro 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 the Greensboro 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 the Greensboro 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 the Greensboro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Greensboro area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Greensboro customers is up to 64 Mbps.
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- 51.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 48.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Greensboro 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 below average compared to other Greensboro fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Greensboro 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 12 Mbps.
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- 51.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 48.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Greensboro, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 74.33%, or 577,246 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Greensboro area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Greensboro area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Greensboro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Greensboro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Greensboro area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Greensboro customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 13.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Greensboro 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 Greensboro fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Greensboro 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 5.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Greensboro, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 74.33%, or 577,246 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Greensboro area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Greensboro area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Greensboro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Greensboro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Greensboro area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Greensboro customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 13.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Greensboro 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 Greensboro fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Greensboro 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 5.2 Mbps.
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- 13.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Greensboro, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 64.69%, or 502,358 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Greensboro area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Greensboro area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Greensboro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Greensboro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Greensboro area can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Greensboro customers is up to 375 Mbps.
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- 10.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 89.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Greensboro 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 below average compared to other Greensboro fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Greensboro area is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 26 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 89.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
Greensboro Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Greensboro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the Greensboro area compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in the Greensboro area are faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 3,579 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 98.25% in the Greensboro area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Greensboro 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 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
- Jamestown, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Colfax, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sedalia, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Ridge, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- High Point, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whitsett, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Julian, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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