In Union County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.49% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,174 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Union 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 Union County are not shown.
Union County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Union County
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Internet service is available in 99.49% of Union 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 Union County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Union County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Union County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Union County home can get up to 2,174 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 6.75% 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 Union County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Union County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Union County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Union 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 68.83% of Union County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 30.20% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Union County homes.
Internet Market Health in Union County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Union 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 Union County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.1 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.5 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Union 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, Union 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. Union County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 11 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, Union County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Union County, along with details on where in Union County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Union County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 96.47%, or 229,862 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Union 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 Union County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Union County, NC
Windstream DSL coverage
About 63.72%, or 151,815 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Union County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 120 Mbps.
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- 6.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 41.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Union 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 Union County DSL providers. Windstream offers 16 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 Union 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 35 Mbps.
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- 7.5% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 39.5% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ripple Fiber Fiber in Union County, NC
Ripple Fiber fiber coverage
About 46.02%, or 109,652 people, have Ripple Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southwest, west, central, northwest, south, and east Union County area. Ripple Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Union County.
Ripple Fiber fiber download speeds
Ripple Fiber is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ripple Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Ripple Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Ripple Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ripple Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ripple Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Union County fiber providers. Ripple Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Union County, NC
Frontier DSL coverage
About 23.77%, or 56,639 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, south, northeast, southeast, east, west, and northwest Union County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Union County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Union County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 6.5% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Union County DSL providers. Frontier 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 Union County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.
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- 6.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Union County, NC
Windstream fiber coverage
About 23.75%, or 56,582 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, north, northwest, west, east, southeast, and northeast Union 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 Union County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 1,105 Mbps.
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- 10.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 89.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Union 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 Union 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 1,105 Mbps.
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- 10.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 89.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Union County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 8.27%, or 19,700 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union 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 Union County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Union 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 Union County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Union County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 350 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 67.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Union County, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 7.72%, or 18,403 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, northeast, and north Union County 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 Union County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Union County fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Union County, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 7.72%, or 18,403 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, northeast, and north Union County 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 Union County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Union County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fiber in Union County, NC
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 6.59%, or 15,701 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and northwest Union County area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Google Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Union County fiber providers. Google Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
COMPORIUM Fiber in Union County, NC
COMPORIUM fiber coverage
About 3.00%, or 7,158 people, have COMPORIUM fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, and south Union County area. COMPORIUM is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
COMPORIUM fiber download speeds
COMPORIUM is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, COMPORIUM fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from COMPORIUM goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
COMPORIUM fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for COMPORIUM fiber. Compared to other ISPs, COMPORIUM is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Union County fiber providers. COMPORIUM offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Union County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 87.47%, or 208,409 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 65 Mbps.
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- 52.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 47.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 12 Mbps.
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- 52.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 47.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Union County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 81.37%, or 193,887 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Union County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 14.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 one of the slowest compared to other Union 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 Union County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Union County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 81.37%, or 193,887 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Union County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 one of the slowest compared to other Union 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 Union County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Union County, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 68.77%, or 163,868 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Union County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 Union County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Union County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Union County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Union County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Union County are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 2,174 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 99.49% in Union County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Union 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
- York County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Anson County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spartanburg County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hoke County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sampson County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Duplin County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Macon County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Montgomery County, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lackawanna County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lexington County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Luzerne County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marin County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- McHenry County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McLennan County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Merced County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Minnehaha County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds