TV and Internet Providers in Whichard, NC


In Whichard there are 9 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,114 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Whichard

Brightspeed | DSL

Availability:

77.34%

Avg. Speed:

30 Mbps

Brightspeed | Fiber

Availability:

43.45%

Avg. Speed:

2,000 Mbps

Optimum | Cable

Availability:

41.79%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

95.84%

Avg. Speed:

20 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

92.52%

Avg. Speed:

43 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

60.91%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

60.91%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

11.23%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

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 Whichard are not shown.

 

Whichard Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Whichard. 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 Whichard with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Whichard?

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The average Whichard home can get up to 1,114 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 43.45% 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 Whichard.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Whichard, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.

What type of internet should I choose in Whichard?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Whichard you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 43.45% of Whichard homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 24.74% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 4.57%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 27.23%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Whichard homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Whichard

Whichard, NC map of internet competition
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The map shows how competitive the Whichard 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 Whichard based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.8 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.0 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

Whichard internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Whichard homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Whichard internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, Whichard is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Brightspeed DSL in Whichard, NC

Brightspeed DSL coverage

About 77.34%, or 372 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, north, west, central, southeast, south, and northeast Whichard area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Whichard.

 

Brightspeed DSL download speeds

Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Whichard. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Whichard. The fastest plan anyone in Whichard can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Whichard customers is up to 30 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Brightspeed customers in Whichard. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 8.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 11.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 14.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 65.1% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed DSL upload speeds

In Whichard 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 the fastest compared to other Whichard 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 Whichard 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 3.1 Mbps.

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Brightspeed's Whichard DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 20.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 14.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 65.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Brightspeed Fiber in Whichard, NC

Brightspeed fiber coverage

About 43.45%, or 209 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and west Whichard area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Whichard.

 

Brightspeed fiber download speeds

Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Whichard. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Whichard. The fastest plan anyone in Whichard can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Whichard customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Brightspeed customers in Whichard. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed fiber upload speeds

In Whichard download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Whichard fiber providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Whichard is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Brightspeed's Whichard fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Optimum Cable in Whichard, NC

Optimum cable coverage

About 41.79%, or 201 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, southwest, and northeast Whichard area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Whichard.

 

Optimum cable download speeds

Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Whichard. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Whichard. The fastest plan anyone in Whichard can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Whichard customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Optimum customers in Whichard. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Optimum cable upload speeds

In Whichard download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Whichard cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Whichard is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Optimum's Whichard cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Whichard, NC

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 95.84%, or 461 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, north, west, northeast, central, southeast, and south Whichard area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Whichard.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Whichard. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Whichard. The fastest plan anyone in Whichard can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Whichard customers is up to 20 Mbps.

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

  • 65.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 34.1% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Whichard download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Whichard fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Whichard is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.3 Mbps.

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

  • 65.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 34.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Whichard, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 92.52%, or 445 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Whichard 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 Whichard.

 

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 Whichard. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Whichard. The fastest plan anyone in Whichard 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 Whichard customers is up to 43 Mbps.

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

  • 24.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 76.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Whichard 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 Whichard 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 Whichard 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 7.1 Mbps.

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

  • 24.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 76.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Whichard, NC

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 60.91%, or 293 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, north, west, central, and northeast Whichard area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Whichard.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Whichard 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 Whichard fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Whichard is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Whichard, NC

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 60.91%, or 293 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, north, west, central, and northeast Whichard 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 Whichard.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Whichard 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 Whichard fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Whichard is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Whichard, NC

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 11.23%, or 54 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Whichard area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Whichard.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Whichard 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 Whichard fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Whichard is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Whichard Internet by Area

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

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

Internet speeds in Whichard are much slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,114 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 100.00% in Whichard.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2788499.74%
27879100.00%
2785894.69%
2787199.80%
2783799.85%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
27861100.00%
2781298.31%
2783499.08%
2782588.66%
2859099.99%

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