In Wilkes County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.69% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,374 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes County are not shown.
Wilkes 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 99.69% of Wilkes 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 Wilkes County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Wilkes County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Wilkes County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Wilkes County home can get up to 1,374 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 6,000 Mbps, which 1.66% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wilkes County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Wilkes County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Wilkes County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wilkes 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 83.86% of Wilkes County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 14.68% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.06%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Wilkes County homes.
Internet Market Health in Wilkes County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Wilkes 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 Wilkes County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.4 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.2 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Wilkes 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, Wilkes County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and dsl, 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. Wilkes 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, Wilkes County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wilkes County, along with details on where in Wilkes County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Wilkes County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 79.48%, or 52,431 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wilkes County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Wilkes County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilkes County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wilkes County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilkes County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wilkes County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Wilkes 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 Wilkes County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wilkes County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fiber in Wilkes County, NC
River Street fiber coverage
About 73.96%, or 48,790 people, have River Street fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wilkes County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Wilkes County.
River Street Networks fiber download speeds
River Street is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilkes County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, River Street fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wilkes County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilkes County can order from River Street goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wilkes County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fiber upload speeds
In Wilkes 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 one of the slowest compared to other Wilkes County fiber providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 73.18%, or 48,279 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wilkes County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Wilkes County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilkes County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Wilkes County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 9.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 59.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Wilkes 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 average compared to other Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 3.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 59.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Wilkes County, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 29.79%, or 19,649 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, northeast, west, east, and northwest Wilkes County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Wilkes County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilkes County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wilkes County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilkes County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wilkes County customers is up to 1,990 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Wilkes County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Wilkes County fiber 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 Wilkes County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,990 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Zirrus Fiber in Wilkes County, NC
Zirrus fiber coverage
About 1.66%, or 1,095 people, have Zirrus fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Wilkes County area. Zirrus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wilkes County.
Zirrus fiber download speeds
Zirrus is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilkes County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Zirrus fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wilkes County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilkes County can order from Zirrus goes up to 6,000 Mbps, and all Wilkes County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Zirrus fiber upload speeds
In Wilkes County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Zirrus fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Zirrus is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wilkes County fiber providers. Zirrus offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wilkes County is up to 6,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Zirrus DSL in Wilkes County, NC
Zirrus DSL coverage
About 1.60%, or 1,055 people, have Zirrus DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Wilkes County area. Zirrus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wilkes County.
Zirrus DSL download speeds
Zirrus is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilkes County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Zirrus DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wilkes County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilkes County can order from Zirrus goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Wilkes County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Zirrus DSL upload speeds
In Wilkes County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Zirrus DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Zirrus is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Wilkes County DSL providers. Zirrus offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wilkes County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless in Wilkes County, NC
Carolina West fixed wireless coverage
About 98.63%, or 65,065 people, have Carolina West fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wilkes County area. Carolina West is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Wilkes County.
Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Carolina West is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilkes County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Carolina West fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wilkes County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilkes County can order from Carolina West goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Wilkes County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wilkes County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Carolina West fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Carolina West is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Wilkes County fixed wireless providers. Carolina West offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wilkes County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Wilkes County, NC
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 85.67%, or 56,517 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wilkes County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Wilkes County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilkes County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wilkes County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilkes County can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wilkes County customers is up to 13 Mbps.
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- 19.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 80.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wilkes County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Wilkes County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Wilkes County 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 1.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 80.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wilkes County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 83.37%, or 54,999 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wilkes 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 much of Wilkes 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 Wilkes County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wilkes County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County customers is up to 57 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 56.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wilkes 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 the fastest compared to other Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 56.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wilkes County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 53.72%, or 35,436 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wilkes 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 Wilkes County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilkes County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wilkes County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wilkes 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 average compared to other Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wilkes County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 53.72%, or 35,436 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wilkes 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 Wilkes County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilkes County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wilkes County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wilkes 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 average compared to other Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Wilkes County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wilkes County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Wilkes County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Wilkes County are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,374 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 99.69% in Wilkes County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wilkes 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
- Yadkin County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Watauga County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Avery County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Forsyth County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Unicoi County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Guilford County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greene County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alamance County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hamblen County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Adams County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Allegany County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Apache County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Armstrong County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Aroostook County, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Athens County, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Autauga County, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont County, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boone County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Putnam County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds