In Scotland County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.65% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 997 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Scotland 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 Scotland County are not shown.
Scotland County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Scotland County
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Internet service is available in 99.65% of Scotland 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 Scotland County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Scotland County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Scotland County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Scotland County home can get up to 997 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 2.22% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.67% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Scotland County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Scotland County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Scotland County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Scotland County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 15.72% of Scotland County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 74.33% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.44%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Scotland County homes.
Internet Market Health in Scotland County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Scotland 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 Scotland County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.0 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.2 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Scotland 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, Scotland County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Scotland County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Scotland County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Scotland County, along with details on where in Scotland County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Scotland County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 79.23%, or 27,076 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scotland County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Scotland County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scotland County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scotland County. The fastest plan anyone in Scotland County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Scotland County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Scotland 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 Scotland County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scotland County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Scotland County, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 34.34%, or 11,735 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, east, southwest, northwest, southeast, west, and north Scotland County 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 Scotland County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scotland County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scotland County. The fastest plan anyone in Scotland County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Scotland County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Scotland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Scotland County DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scotland County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Scotland County, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 34.34%, or 11,735 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, east, southwest, northwest, southeast, west, and north Scotland County 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 Scotland County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scotland County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scotland County. The fastest plan anyone in Scotland County can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Scotland County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Scotland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Scotland County DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scotland County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Scotland County, NC
Windstream DSL coverage
About 17.49%, or 5,976 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, northeast, west, and north Scotland 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 Scotland County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scotland County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Scotland County. The fastest plan anyone in Scotland 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 Scotland County customers is up to 118 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 35.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 28.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 21.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Scotland 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 Scotland County DSL providers. Windstream offers 10 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 Scotland 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 32 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.7% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 39.0% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 21.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Scotland County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 15.11%, or 5,162 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, northwest, southeast, north, south, west, and southwest Scotland 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 Scotland County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scotland County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scotland County. The fastest plan anyone in Scotland County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Scotland County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Scotland 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 Scotland 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 Scotland 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 407 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 79.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 20.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Focus Broadband Fiber in Scotland County, NC
Focus fiber coverage
About 2.22%, or 758 people, have Focus fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Scotland County area. Focus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Scotland County.
Focus Broadband fiber download speeds
Focus is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scotland County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Focus fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scotland County. The fastest plan anyone in Scotland County can order from Focus goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Scotland County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Focus Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Scotland County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Focus fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Focus is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Scotland County fiber providers. Focus offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scotland County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Scotland County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 1.24%, or 423 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, and east Scotland County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Scotland County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scotland County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Scotland County. The fastest plan anyone in Scotland County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Scotland County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 85.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Scotland 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 below average compared to other Scotland County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Scotland 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 2.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 85.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Scotland County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 87.40%, or 29,867 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scotland County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Scotland 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 Scotland 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 Scotland County. The fastest plan anyone in Scotland 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 Scotland County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scotland 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 average compared to other Scotland 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 Scotland 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 8.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fixed Wireless in Scotland County, NC
River Street fixed wireless coverage
About 77.92%, or 26,628 people, have River Street fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scotland County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Scotland County.
River Street Networks fixed wireless download speeds
River Street is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scotland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, River Street fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Scotland County. The fastest plan anyone in Scotland 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 Scotland County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scotland 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 Scotland 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 Scotland 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 3.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Scotland County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 49.68%, or 16,978 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scotland County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Scotland County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scotland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Scotland County. The fastest plan anyone in Scotland 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 Scotland County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scotland 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 Scotland 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 Scotland County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Scotland County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 49.68%, or 16,978 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scotland 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 Scotland County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scotland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Scotland County. The fastest plan anyone in Scotland 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 Scotland County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scotland 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 Scotland 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 Scotland County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Scotland County, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 45.65%, or 15,600 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scotland County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Scotland County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scotland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scotland County. The fastest plan anyone in Scotland County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Scotland County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scotland 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 Scotland County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scotland County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Scotland County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Scotland County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Scotland County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Scotland County are much slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 997 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 99.65% in Scotland County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Scotland 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
- Marlboro County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Robeson County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chesterfield County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bladen County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lancaster County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chester County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Onslow County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carteret County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greenville County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Latah County, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Putnam County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Putnam County, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prince George County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Preble County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pittsburg County, OK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pike County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manassas City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds