In Lincoln County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.79% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,918 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County are not shown.
Lincoln County 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
Availability maps for all providers in Lincoln County
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Internet service is available in 99.79% of Lincoln 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 AT&T. Now you can call companies in Lincoln County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lincoln County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lincoln County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lincoln County home can get up to 1,918 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 23.08% 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 Lincoln County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Lincoln County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Lincoln County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lincoln County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 40.30% of Lincoln County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.62% 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 Lincoln County homes.
Internet Market Health in Lincoln County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lincoln 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 Lincoln County 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): 3.3 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.3 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Lincoln 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, Lincoln County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, 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. Lincoln County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, Lincoln County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lincoln County, along with details on where in Lincoln County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Lincoln County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 97.32%, or 84,485 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lincoln County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Lincoln County, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 89.37%, or 77,583 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lincoln County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 37.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 21.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County DSL providers. EarthLink 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 Lincoln County 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 44.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Lincoln County, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 89.37%, or 77,583 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln 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 Lincoln County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 37.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 21.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County DSL providers. AT&T 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 Lincoln County 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 44.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Lincoln County, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 36.72%, or 31,873 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lincoln County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 3,514 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 62.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Lincoln County fiber 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 Lincoln County 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 3,514 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Lincoln County, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 36.72%, or 31,873 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln 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 Lincoln County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 3,514 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 62.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Lincoln County fiber 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 Lincoln County 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 3,514 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Lincoln County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 4.86%, or 4,218 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, southeast, west, north, east, and northeast Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 the slowest compared to other Lincoln 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 Lincoln County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 303 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 42.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.73%, or 82,238 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 70 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 60.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 39.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 60.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 39.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 71.85%, or 62,369 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lincoln County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 71.85%, or 62,369 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lincoln County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 60.43%, or 52,455 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lincoln County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NC
River Street fixed wireless coverage
About 8.62%, or 7,481 people, have River Street fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north Lincoln County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln County.
River Street Networks fixed wireless download speeds
River Street is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, River Street fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from River Street goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 15 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 65.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for River Street fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. River Street 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 Lincoln County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, River Street customers can get speeds up to 1.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 65.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lincoln County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lincoln County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lincoln County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Lincoln County are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,918 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 99.79% in Lincoln County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lincoln 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
- Cabarrus County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rutherford County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stanly County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Buncombe County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Haywood County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Swain County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Rogers County, OK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cullman County, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dodge County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dougherty County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elmore County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Floyd County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forrest County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds