In Montgomery County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.39% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,461 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County are not shown.
Montgomery 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 99.39% of Montgomery 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 Brightspeed. Now you can call companies in Montgomery County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Montgomery County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Montgomery County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Montgomery County home can get up to 1,461 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 50.20% 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 Montgomery County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Montgomery County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Montgomery County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Montgomery 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 83.36% of Montgomery County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 11.08% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.40%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.55%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Montgomery County homes.
Internet Market Health in Montgomery County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Montgomery 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 Montgomery County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Montgomery County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Montgomery County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, 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. Montgomery 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, Montgomery County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Montgomery County, along with details on where in Montgomery County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Montgomery County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 79.25%, or 20,407 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Montgomery County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Montgomery County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 8.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 56.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Montgomery 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 average compared to other Montgomery County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Montgomery County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.7 Mbps.
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- 25.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 56.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Montgomery County, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 53.39%, or 13,748 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Montgomery County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Montgomery County customers is up to 1,912 Mbps.
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- 92.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Montgomery 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 Montgomery County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,912 Mbps.
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- 92.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Montgomery County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 50.79%, or 13,080 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, east, central, northeast, southeast, north, south, and west Montgomery County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Montgomery County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Montgomery 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 Montgomery County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Montgomery County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 36.68%, or 9,446 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Montgomery County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 409 Mbps.
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- 80.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Randolph Communications Fiber in Montgomery County, NC
Randolph Communications fiber coverage
About 10.77%, or 2,774 people, have Randolph Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north Montgomery County area. Randolph Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Montgomery County.
Randolph Communications fiber download speeds
Randolph Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Randolph Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Randolph Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Randolph Communications fiber upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Randolph Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Randolph Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Montgomery County fiber providers. Randolph Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Randolph Communications DSL in Montgomery County, NC
Randolph Communications DSL coverage
About 4.26%, or 1,096 people, have Randolph Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Montgomery County area. Randolph Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Montgomery County.
Randolph Communications DSL download speeds
Randolph Communications is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Randolph Communications DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Randolph Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Randolph Communications DSL upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Randolph Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Randolph Communications is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Montgomery County DSL providers. Randolph Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fiber in Montgomery County, NC
River Street fiber coverage
About 1.61%, or 415 people, have River Street fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Montgomery 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 Montgomery County.
River Street Networks fiber download speeds
River Street is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, River Street fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from River Street goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fiber upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for River Street fiber. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Montgomery County fiber providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, NC
River Street fixed wireless coverage
About 67.87%, or 17,478 people, have River Street fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Montgomery County.
River Street Networks fixed wireless download speeds
River Street is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, River Street fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County customers is up to 23 Mbps.
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- 86.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 13.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for River Street fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 2.7 Mbps.
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- 86.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 13.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 66.98%, or 17,249 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery 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 much of Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 47.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 52.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 11 Mbps.
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- 47.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 52.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 56.71%, or 14,603 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Montgomery County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 14.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 5.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 56.71%, or 14,603 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Montgomery County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 14.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 5.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 39.68%, or 10,217 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, southeast, north, northeast, northwest, southwest, and west Montgomery County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Montgomery County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery 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 Montgomery County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Montgomery County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Montgomery County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Montgomery County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Montgomery County are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,461 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 99.39% in Montgomery County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Montgomery 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
- Stanly County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moore County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cabarrus County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mecklenburg County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harnett County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gaston County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cleveland County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Effingham County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westmoreland County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fillmore County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Emmet County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Emanuel County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elmore County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ellis County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elk County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elbert County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elbert County, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds