TV and Internet Providers in McFarlan, NC


In McFarlan there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,136 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 McFarlan

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

80.89%

Avg. Speed:

123 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

46.22%

Avg. Speed:

2,000 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

15.11%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

93.33%

Avg. Speed:

42 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

24.89%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

24.89%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

River Street Networks | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

15.11%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


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McFarlan Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of McFarlan. 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 Windstream. Now you can call companies in McFarlan with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in McFarlan?

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The average McFarlan home can get up to 1,136 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 46.22% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 17.33% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in McFarlan.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of McFarlan, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.

What type of internet should I choose in McFarlan?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in McFarlan you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 61.33% of McFarlan homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 25.33%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.33%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of McFarlan homes.

 

Internet Market Health in McFarlan

McFarlan, NC map of internet competition
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The map shows how competitive the McFarlan 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 McFarlan based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

McFarlan internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, McFarlan homes have between 2 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, 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. McFarlan internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, McFarlan needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in McFarlan, along with details on where in McFarlan and at what speeds.

Windstream DSL in McFarlan, NC

Windstream DSL coverage

About 80.89%, or 182 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, west, east, north, northwest, southwest, central, and northeast McFarlan area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of McFarlan.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McFarlan. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout McFarlan. The fastest plan anyone in McFarlan can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for McFarlan customers is up to 123 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in McFarlan. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 46.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 20.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 15.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 17.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In McFarlan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other McFarlan DSL providers. Windstream offers 7 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 McFarlan is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 31 Mbps.

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Windstream's McFarlan DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 46.7% up to 52.0 Mbps
  • 11.5% up to 32.0 Mbps
  • 4.9% up to 23.0 Mbps
  • 3.8% up to 17.0 Mbps
  • 7.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 7.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 17.6% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fiber in McFarlan, NC

Windstream fiber coverage

About 46.22%, or 104 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, west, southwest, north, and northeast McFarlan area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of McFarlan.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McFarlan. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McFarlan. The fastest plan anyone in McFarlan can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all McFarlan customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in McFarlan. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In McFarlan download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other McFarlan fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McFarlan is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Windstream's McFarlan fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in McFarlan, NC

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 15.11%, or 34 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and southeast McFarlan 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 McFarlan.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McFarlan. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McFarlan. The fastest plan anyone in McFarlan can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all McFarlan customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in McFarlan. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In McFarlan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other McFarlan fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McFarlan is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's McFarlan fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McFarlan, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 93.33%, or 210 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire McFarlan 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 McFarlan.

 

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 McFarlan. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout McFarlan. The fastest plan anyone in McFarlan 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 McFarlan customers is up to 42 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in McFarlan. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 22.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 77.6% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In McFarlan 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 the fastest compared to other McFarlan 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 McFarlan 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 6.8 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's McFarlan fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 22.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 77.6% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in McFarlan, NC

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 24.89%, or 56 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, north, northwest, and northeast McFarlan area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of McFarlan.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McFarlan. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McFarlan. The fastest plan anyone in McFarlan can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all McFarlan customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in McFarlan. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In McFarlan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other McFarlan fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McFarlan is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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EarthLink's McFarlan fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in McFarlan, NC

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 24.89%, or 56 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, north, northwest, and northeast McFarlan area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of McFarlan.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McFarlan. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McFarlan. The fastest plan anyone in McFarlan can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all McFarlan customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in McFarlan. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In McFarlan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other McFarlan fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McFarlan is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's McFarlan fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

River Street Networks Fixed Wireless in McFarlan, NC

River Street fixed wireless coverage

About 15.11%, or 34 people, have River Street fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and southeast McFarlan area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of McFarlan.

 

River Street Networks fixed wireless download speeds

River Street is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McFarlan. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, River Street fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McFarlan. The fastest plan anyone in McFarlan can order from River Street goes up to 25 Mbps, and all McFarlan customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to River Street Networks customers in McFarlan. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

River Street Networks fixed wireless upload speeds

In McFarlan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for River Street fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other McFarlan fixed wireless providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McFarlan is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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River Street's McFarlan fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

McFarlan Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to McFarlan or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in McFarlan compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Internet speeds in McFarlan are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,136 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 100.00% in McFarlan.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around McFarlan are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
28102100.00%
2811999.16%
2952098.81%
2970998.93%
2809199.72%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2959699.87%
28330100.00%
2817099.13%
2837999.98%
2974199.84%

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