TV and Internet Providers in Polk County, NC


In Polk County there are 13 residential internet providers covering 97.73% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 829 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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13 Internet Service Providers in Polk County

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

79.07%

Avg. Speed:

134 Mbps

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

36.45%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

PANGAEA | Fiber

Availability:

29.33%

Avg. Speed:

500 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

25.37%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

18.95%

Avg. Speed:

1,092 Mbps

River Street Networks | Fiber

Availability:

9.45%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Skyrunner Internet | Fiber

Availability:

2.10%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

River Street Networks | DSL

Availability:

1.26%

Avg. Speed:

74 Mbps

Skyrunner Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

93.39%

Avg. Speed:

233 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

90.23%

Avg. Speed:

11 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

72.24%

Avg. Speed:

38 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

37.33%

Avg. Speed:

27 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

37.33%

Avg. Speed:

27 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

32.84%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

Carolina West Wireless | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

2.55%

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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Polk County 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 97.73% of Polk 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Polk County with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Polk County?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Polk County.

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The average Polk County home can get up to 829 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 1.75% 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 Polk County.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Polk County, and slower in the east areas of the county.

What type of internet should I choose in Polk County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Polk 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 57.39% of Polk County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 18.18% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for 7.52%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 14.64%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.27% of Polk County homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Polk County

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The map shows how competitive the Polk 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 Polk County based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.8 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.8 (healthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

Polk County 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, Polk County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, 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. Polk 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, Polk County is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Windstream DSL in Polk County, NC

Windstream DSL coverage

About 79.07%, or 15,282 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Polk County.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 134 Mbps.

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

  • 10.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 34.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 25.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 5.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 7.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 15.8% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In Polk County 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 Polk County DSL providers. Windstream offers 14 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 Polk County is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 38 Mbps.

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

  • 10.9% up to 83.0 Mbps
  • 2.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 69.0 Mbps
  • 41.5% up to 52.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 32.0 Mbps
  • 7.1% up to 23.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 3.7% up to 17.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 10.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 15.8% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Cable in Polk County, NC

Spectrum cable coverage

About 36.45%, or 7,045 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, south, west, east, and north Polk County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Polk County.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Polk 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 Polk County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Polk County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

PANGAEA Fiber in Polk County, NC

PANGAEA fiber coverage

About 29.33%, or 5,668 people, have PANGAEA fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, central, south, north, east, southeast, west, and southwest Polk County area. PANGAEA is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Polk County.

 

PANGAEA fiber download speeds

PANGAEA is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, PANGAEA fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from PANGAEA goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to PANGAEA customers in Polk County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

PANGAEA fiber upload speeds

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

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PANGAEA's Polk County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in Polk County, NC

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 25.37%, or 4,904 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, southeast, northwest, and south Polk County 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 Polk County.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In Polk County 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 Polk 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 Polk 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 494 Mbps.

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

  • 98.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fiber in Polk County, NC

Windstream fiber coverage

About 18.95%, or 3,663 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, south, southwest, east, northeast, and north Polk County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Polk County.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 1,092 Mbps.

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

  • 9.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 90.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In Polk County 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 Polk County fiber providers. Windstream 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 Polk County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,092 Mbps.

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

  • 9.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 90.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

River Street Networks Fiber in Polk County, NC

River Street fiber coverage

About 9.45%, or 1,826 people, have River Street fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, and northwest Polk 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 Polk County.

 

River Street Networks fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

River Street Networks fiber upload speeds

In Polk 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 above average compared to other Polk County fiber providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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River Street's Polk County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Skyrunner Internet Fiber in Polk County, NC

Skyrunner Internet fiber coverage

About 2.10%, or 406 people, have Skyrunner Internet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Polk County area. Skyrunner Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Polk County.

 

Skyrunner Internet fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Skyrunner Internet customers in Polk County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Skyrunner Internet fiber upload speeds

In Polk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Skyrunner Internet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Skyrunner Internet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Polk County fiber providers. Skyrunner Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Skyrunner Internet's Polk County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

River Street Networks DSL in Polk County, NC

River Street DSL coverage

About 1.26%, or 243 people, have River Street DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and west Polk 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 Polk County.

 

River Street Networks DSL download speeds

River Street is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, River Street DSL is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from River Street goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 74 Mbps.

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

  • 71.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 28.8% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

River Street Networks DSL upload speeds

In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for River Street DSL. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Polk County DSL 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 Polk County is up to 23 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 17 Mbps.

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River Street's Polk County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 71.2% up to 23.0 Mbps
  • 28.8% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NC

Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 93.39%, or 18,050 people, have Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. Skyrunner Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Polk County.

 

Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless download speeds

Skyrunner Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Skyrunner Internet goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 233 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Skyrunner Internet customers in Polk County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 43.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 56.1% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Skyrunner Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Polk County fixed wireless providers. Skyrunner 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 Polk County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Skyrunner Internet customers can get speeds up to 115 Mbps.

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Skyrunner Internet's Polk County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 43.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
  • 56.1% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NC

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 90.23%, or 17,440 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Polk County.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 11 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in Polk County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 9.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 90.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Polk County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Polk County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.

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US Cellular's Polk County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 9.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 90.6% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 72.24%, or 13,962 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk 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 Polk County customers is up to 38 Mbps.

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

  • 17.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 83.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Polk 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 below average compared to other Polk 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 Polk 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 5.9 Mbps.

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

  • 17.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 83.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NC

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 37.33%, or 7,216 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Polk County.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk 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 Polk County customers is up to 27 Mbps.

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

  • 2.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 93.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Polk 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 Polk County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Polk 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 3.4 Mbps.

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

  • 2.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 93.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NC

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 37.33%, or 7,216 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk 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 Polk County.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk 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 Polk County customers is up to 27 Mbps.

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

  • 2.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 93.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Polk 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 Polk County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Polk 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 3.4 Mbps.

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

  • 2.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 93.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NC

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 32.84%, or 6,348 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Polk County.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Polk County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Polk 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 average compared to other Polk County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Polk County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NC

Carolina West fixed wireless coverage

About 2.55%, or 493 people, have Carolina West fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north Polk County area. Carolina West is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Polk County.

 

Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless download speeds

Carolina West is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Carolina West fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Carolina West goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Carolina West Wireless customers in Polk County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds

In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Carolina West fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Carolina West is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Polk County fixed wireless providers. Carolina West offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Carolina West's Polk County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Polk County Internet by Area

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

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

Internet speeds in Polk County are much slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 829 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 97.73% in Polk County.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2872294.06%
2878299.92%
2875699.66%
2935699.68%
2877398.48%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2932299.55%
29338100.00%
2873199.53%
2813999.80%
28720100.00%

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.

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