In Stokes County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.79% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 990 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 Stokes 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 Stokes County are not shown.
Stokes 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 99.79% of Stokes 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 Stokes County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Stokes County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Stokes County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Stokes County home can get up to 990 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 Stokes County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Stokes County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Stokes County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stokes 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 62.95% of Stokes County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 34.25% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.37%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.22%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Stokes County homes.
Internet Market Health in Stokes County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Stokes 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 Stokes 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): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Stokes County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Stokes 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. Stokes 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, Stokes County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stokes County, along with details on where in Stokes County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Stokes County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 89.05%, or 39,643 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stokes County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Stokes County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stokes County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stokes County. The fastest plan anyone in Stokes County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stokes County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Stokes 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 Stokes County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stokes County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fiber in Stokes County, NC
River Street fiber coverage
About 45.98%, or 20,471 people, have River Street fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, east, central, north, northeast, west, and southeast Stokes County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Stokes County.
River Street Networks fiber download speeds
River Street is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stokes County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, River Street fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stokes County. The fastest plan anyone in Stokes County can order from River Street goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stokes 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 Stokes 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 Stokes County fiber providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stokes 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
Brightspeed DSL in Stokes County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 42.00%, or 18,697 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, west, northeast, southeast, north, south, and northwest Stokes County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Stokes County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stokes County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Stokes County. The fastest plan anyone in Stokes 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 Stokes County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 11.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 58.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Stokes 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 Stokes 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 Stokes 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 3.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 58.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Stokes County, NC
Windstream DSL coverage
About 38.97%, or 17,348 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, central, and west Stokes County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Stokes County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stokes County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Stokes County. The fastest plan anyone in Stokes 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 Stokes County customers is up to 142 Mbps.
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- 15.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 34.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 23.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Stokes 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 Stokes County DSL providers. Windstream offers 13 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 Stokes 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 39 Mbps.
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- 16.8% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 37.0% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 23.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Stokes County, NC
Windstream fiber coverage
About 13.87%, or 6,174 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, central, and west Stokes County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stokes County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stokes County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stokes County. The fastest plan anyone in Stokes County can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stokes County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Stokes County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Stokes County fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stokes 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
Surry Communications Fiber in Stokes County, NC
Surry Communications fiber coverage
About 13.81%, or 6,147 people, have Surry Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, and southwest Stokes County area. Surry Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stokes County.
Surry Communications fiber download speeds
Surry Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stokes County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Surry Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stokes County. The fastest plan anyone in Stokes County can order from Surry Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stokes County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Surry Communications fiber upload speeds
In Stokes County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Surry Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Surry Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Stokes County fiber providers. Surry Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stokes 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
Surry Communications DSL in Stokes County, NC
Surry Communications DSL coverage
About 11.65%, or 5,187 people, have Surry Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, and north Stokes County area. Surry Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stokes County.
Surry Communications DSL download speeds
Surry Communications is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stokes County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Surry Communications DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stokes County. The fastest plan anyone in Stokes County can order from Surry Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Stokes County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Surry Communications DSL upload speeds
In Stokes County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Surry Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Surry Communications is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Stokes County DSL providers. Surry Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stokes County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Stokes County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 2.62%, or 1,166 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, north, northeast, and southwest Stokes County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stokes County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stokes County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stokes County. The fastest plan anyone in Stokes County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stokes County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Stokes 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 Stokes 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 Stokes 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 196 Mbps.
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- 34.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 65.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stokes County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 87.96%, or 39,162 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stokes 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 Stokes 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 Stokes 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 Stokes County. The fastest plan anyone in Stokes 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 Stokes County customers is up to 56 Mbps.
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- 41.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 59.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stokes 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 Stokes 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 Stokes 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 10.0 Mbps.
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- 41.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 59.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fixed Wireless in Stokes County, NC
River Street fixed wireless coverage
About 75.69%, or 33,696 people, have River Street fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stokes County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stokes County.
River Street Networks fixed wireless download speeds
River Street is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stokes County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, River Street fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stokes County. The fastest plan anyone in Stokes 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 Stokes County customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 90.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stokes 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 below average compared to other Stokes 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 Stokes 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 2.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Stokes County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 62.48%, or 27,817 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stokes 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 Stokes County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stokes County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stokes County. The fastest plan anyone in Stokes 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 Stokes County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 10.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stokes 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 Stokes 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 Stokes 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 4.8 Mbps.
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- 10.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Stokes County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 62.48%, or 27,817 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stokes 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 Stokes County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stokes County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stokes County. The fastest plan anyone in Stokes 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 Stokes County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 10.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stokes 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 Stokes 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 Stokes 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 4.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Stokes County, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 35.22%, or 15,680 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, central, west, and east Stokes County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Stokes County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stokes County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stokes County. The fastest plan anyone in Stokes County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Stokes County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stokes 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 Stokes County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stokes County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Stokes County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stokes County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Stokes County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Stokes County are much slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 990 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 99.79% in Stokes County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stokes 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.
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