In Salem there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 51 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Salem
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Salem.
No internet provider of this type serves Salem.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Salem are not shown.
Salem 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 Salem
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Salem. 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 Salem with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Salem?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Salem.
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The average Salem home can get up to 51 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 2.92% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.80% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Salem.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Salem, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Salem?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Salem you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Salem homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 58.63%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 41.37%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Salem homes.
Internet Market Health in Salem
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The map shows how competitive the Salem 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 Salem based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Salem internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Salem homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl and fixed wireless, 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. Salem internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Salem badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Salem, along with details on where in Salem and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Salem, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 684 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Salem area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Salem.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Brightspeed goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Salem customers is up to 42 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 45.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Salem DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem 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 4.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 45.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Salem, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.20%, or 658 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, south, southwest, northeast, southeast, and east Salem 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 Salem.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem 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 Salem customers is up to 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem 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 average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Salem 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 Salem 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 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Salem, NC
Brightspeed fixed wireless coverage
About 39.18%, or 268 people, have Brightspeed fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and south Salem area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Salem.
Brightspeed fixed wireless download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Brightspeed fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Brightspeed goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Salem fixed wireless providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Salem, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 21.49%, or 147 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and southeast Salem 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 Salem.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Verizon goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Salem fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 6.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Salem, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 5.99%, or 41 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Salem area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Salem.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Salem fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Salem, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 5.99%, or 41 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Salem area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Salem.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Salem fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Salem Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Salem or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Salem compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Salem are much slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,577 Mbps in North Carolina versus 51 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.49% versus 100.00% in Salem.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Salem are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Hilliardston, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whitakers, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Drake, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taylors Store, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Red Oak, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glenview, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ita, NC: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gold Rock, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ringwood, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Battleboro, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Dalesburg, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Syracuse, MO: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Millsboro, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Meredith, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eagleville, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dryburg, MI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dobbins Heights, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dobbins, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dixie, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Devers, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds