TV and Internet Providers in Winston-Salem, NC


In the Winston-Salem area there are 17 residential internet providers covering 99.02% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,608 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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17 Internet Service Providers in Winston-Salem

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

95.60%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

32.96%

Avg. Speed:

49 Mbps

EarthLink | DSL

Availability:

32.96%

Avg. Speed:

49 Mbps

EarthLink | Fiber

Availability:

29.13%

Avg. Speed:

4,674 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

29.13%

Avg. Speed:

4,674 Mbps

Lumos Networks | Fiber

Availability:

23.40%

Avg. Speed:

4,997 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

22.60%

Avg. Speed:

92 Mbps

Zirrus | Fiber

Availability:

13.86%

Avg. Speed:

6,000 Mbps

Brightspeed | DSL

Availability:

12.73%

Avg. Speed:

29 Mbps

Windstream | Cable

Availability:

11.82%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Zirrus | DSL

Availability:

10.70%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

6.41%

Avg. Speed:

1,023 Mbps

Brightspeed | Fiber

Availability:

6.34%

Avg. Speed:

1,986 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

3.89%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

River Street Networks | Fiber

Availability:

3.06%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Surry Communications | DSL

Availability:

2.03%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Lumos Networks | DSL

Availability:

1.97%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Surry Communications | Cable

Availability:

1.95%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Surry Communications | Fiber

Availability:

1.94%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Hotwire Communications | Fiber

Availability:

1.22%

Avg. Speed:

5,000 Mbps

Piedmont Communications | Cable

Availability:

1.09%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

94.54%

Avg. Speed:

66 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

81.55%

Avg. Speed:

35 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

81.55%

Avg. Speed:

35 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

63.42%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

River Street Networks | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

5.16%

Avg. Speed:

24 Mbps

X1 Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

3.39%

Avg. Speed:

100 Mbps

Carolina West Wireless | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.48%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


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Winston-Salem 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 99.02% of the Winston-Salem area. 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 AT&T. Now you can call companies in the Winston-Salem area with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in the Winston-Salem area?

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The average Winston-Salem home can get up to 3,608 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 6,000 Mbps, which 13.86% 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 the Winston-Salem area.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of the Winston-Salem area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.

What type of internet should I choose in the Winston-Salem area?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.23% of Winston-Salem homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 24.32% of the city.
  • 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 Winston-Salem homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Winston-Salem

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The map shows how competitive the the Winston-Salem area 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 the Winston-Salem area based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.8 (very healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.5 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.2 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Winston-Salem internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 13 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Winston-Salem 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 city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Winston-Salem internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 12 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, the Winston-Salem area is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Winston-Salem area, along with details on where in the Winston-Salem area and at what speeds.

Spectrum Cable in Winston-Salem, NC

Spectrum cable coverage

About 95.60%, or 646,239 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Winston-Salem area.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Winston-Salem customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Winston-Salem. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem cable providers. Spectrum 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 the Winston-Salem area 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 35 Mbps.

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Spectrum's Winston-Salem cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Winston-Salem, NC

AT&T DSL coverage

About 32.96%, or 222,775 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Winston-Salem area.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 49 Mbps.

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

  • 29.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 7.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 14.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 9.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 38.7% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Winston-Salem DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 the Winston-Salem area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 9.8 Mbps.

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AT&T's Winston-Salem DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 37.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 14.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 9.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 38.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink DSL in Winston-Salem, NC

EarthLink DSL coverage

About 32.96%, or 222,775 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Winston-Salem area.

 

EarthLink DSL download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 49 Mbps.

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

  • 29.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 7.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 14.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 9.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 38.7% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink DSL upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Winston-Salem DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 the Winston-Salem area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 9.8 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Winston-Salem DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 37.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 14.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 9.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 38.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC

EarthLink fiber coverage

About 29.13%, or 196,892 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Winston-Salem area.

 

EarthLink fiber download speeds

EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 4,674 Mbps.

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

  • 91.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fiber upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fiber providers. EarthLink 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 the Winston-Salem area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,674 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Winston-Salem fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 91.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC

AT&T fiber coverage

About 29.13%, or 196,892 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Winston-Salem area.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 4,674 Mbps.

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

  • 91.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fiber providers. AT&T 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 the Winston-Salem area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,674 Mbps.

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AT&T's Winston-Salem fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 91.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Lumos Networks Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC

Lumos Networks fiber coverage

About 23.40%, or 158,198 people, have Lumos Networks fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, southeast, west, and east Winston-Salem area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Winston-Salem area.

 

Lumos Networks fiber download speeds

Lumos Networks is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lumos Networks fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 4,997 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Lumos Networks customers in Winston-Salem. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 99.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Lumos Networks fiber upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lumos Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lumos Networks is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Winston-Salem fiber providers. Lumos Networks 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 the Winston-Salem area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Lumos Networks customers can get speeds up to 4,997 Mbps.

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Lumos Networks's Winston-Salem fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 99.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in Winston-Salem, NC

Windstream DSL coverage

About 22.60%, or 152,794 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, north, south, and southeast Winston-Salem 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 the Winston-Salem area.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 92 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Winston-Salem. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 3.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 22.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 27.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 9.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 35.7% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem DSL providers. Windstream offers 15 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 the Winston-Salem area 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 25 Mbps.

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Windstream's Winston-Salem DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 3.5% up to 83.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 69.0 Mbps
  • 30.4% up to 52.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 5.4% up to 32.0 Mbps
  • 6.2% up to 23.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 6.9% up to 17.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 5.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 4.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 35.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Zirrus Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC

Zirrus fiber coverage

About 13.86%, or 93,659 people, have Zirrus fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west Winston-Salem area. Zirrus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Winston-Salem area.

 

Zirrus fiber download speeds

Zirrus is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Zirrus fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from Zirrus goes up to 6,000 Mbps, and all Winston-Salem customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Zirrus customers in Winston-Salem. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps

 

Zirrus fiber upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fiber providers. Zirrus offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Winston-Salem area is up to 6,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Zirrus's Winston-Salem fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Brightspeed DSL in Winston-Salem, NC

Brightspeed DSL coverage

About 12.73%, or 86,043 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, and northwest Winston-Salem area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Winston-Salem area.

 

Brightspeed DSL download speeds

Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem customers is up to 29 Mbps.

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

  • 9.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 8.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 11.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 68.1% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed DSL upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 the Winston-Salem area 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 3.0 Mbps.

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Brightspeed's Winston-Salem DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 18.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 11.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 68.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Cable in Winston-Salem, NC

Windstream cable coverage

About 11.82%, or 79,889 people, have Windstream cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Winston-Salem 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 the Winston-Salem area.

 

Windstream cable download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Windstream cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Winston-Salem customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Winston-Salem. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Windstream cable upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream cable. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Winston-Salem cable providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Winston-Salem area is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Windstream's Winston-Salem cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC

Windstream fiber coverage

About 6.41%, or 43,298 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west Winston-Salem 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 the Winston-Salem area.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 1,023 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Winston-Salem. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 2.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 97.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fiber providers. Windstream 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 the Winston-Salem area 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 1,023 Mbps.

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Windstream's Winston-Salem fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 2.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 97.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 3.89%, or 26,303 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem 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 the Winston-Salem area.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Winston-Salem customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Winston-Salem. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fiber providers. Spectrum 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 the Winston-Salem area 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 231 Mbps.

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Spectrum's Winston-Salem fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 42.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 57.9% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Surry Communications Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC

Surry Communications fiber coverage

About 1.94%, or 13,116 people, have Surry Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Winston-Salem 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 the Winston-Salem area.

 

Surry Communications fiber download speeds

Surry Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Surry Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from Surry Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Winston-Salem customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Surry Communications customers in Winston-Salem. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Surry Communications fiber upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Surry Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Surry Communications is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Winston-Salem fiber providers. Surry Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Winston-Salem area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Surry Communications's Winston-Salem fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 94.54%, or 639,028 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem 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 the Winston-Salem area.

 

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 the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem customers is up to 66 Mbps.

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

  • 54.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 45.1% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area 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 below average compared to other Winston-Salem 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 the Winston-Salem area 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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T-Mobile Home Internet's Winston-Salem fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 54.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 45.1% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 81.55%, or 551,254 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Winston-Salem area.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 35 Mbps.

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

  • 13.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 86.3% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 the Winston-Salem area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.3 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Winston-Salem fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 13.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 86.3% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 81.55%, or 551,254 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Winston-Salem area.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 35 Mbps.

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

  • 13.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 86.3% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 the Winston-Salem area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.3 Mbps.

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AT&T's Winston-Salem fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 13.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 86.3% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 63.42%, or 428,724 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Winston-Salem area.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

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

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Verizon's Winston-Salem fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

River Street Networks Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC

River Street fixed wireless coverage

About 5.16%, or 34,906 people, have River Street fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Winston-Salem area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Winston-Salem area.

 

River Street Networks fixed wireless download speeds

River Street is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, River Street fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from River Street goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 24 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to River Street Networks customers in Winston-Salem. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 91.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 8.9% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

River Street Networks fixed wireless upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fixed wireless providers. River Street 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 the Winston-Salem area 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.

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River Street's Winston-Salem fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 91.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 8.9% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

X1 Communications Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC

X1 Communications fixed wireless coverage

About 3.39%, or 22,946 people, have X1 Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, north, northeast, and south Winston-Salem area. X1 Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Winston-Salem area.

 

X1 Communications fixed wireless download speeds

X1 Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, X1 Communications fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from X1 Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Winston-Salem customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to X1 Communications customers in Winston-Salem. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

X1 Communications fixed wireless upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for X1 Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, X1 Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Winston-Salem fixed wireless providers. X1 Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Winston-Salem area is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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X1 Communications's Winston-Salem fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC

Carolina West fixed wireless coverage

About 1.48%, or 10,034 people, have Carolina West fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Winston-Salem area. Carolina West is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Winston-Salem area.

 

Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Carolina West Wireless customers in Winston-Salem. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds

In the Winston-Salem area 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 below average compared to other Winston-Salem fixed wireless providers. Carolina West offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Winston-Salem area is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Carolina West's Winston-Salem fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Winston-Salem Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Winston-Salem area or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in the Winston-Salem area compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Internet speeds in the Winston-Salem area are faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 3,608 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 99.02% in the Winston-Salem area.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2710199.25%
271094.73%
2710499.95%
2710399.95%
2712799.33%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2710599.97%
2710699.57%
2710799.88%
2704099.94%
27012100.00%

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