| Provider | Technology | Max Download | Max Upload | Locations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink | Satellite | N/A | N/A | 111,116,763 | Details → |
| HughesNet | Satellite | N/A | N/A | 111,061,448 | Details → |
| Viasat Inc | Satellite | N/A | N/A | 109,670,747 | Details → |
| T-Mobile | FiberFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 71,852,753 | Details → |
| Xfinity | FiberCable | N/A | N/A | 37,974,778 | Details → |
| Spectrum | FiberCable | N/A | N/A | 35,994,527 | Details → |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 31,315,959 | Details → |
| AT&T | FiberFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 21,500,113 | Details → |
| AT&T | FiberDSL | N/A | N/A | 12,233,874 | Details → |
| Frontier | FiberDSLFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 8,155,808 | Details → |
| UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION | Fixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 7,383,761 | Details → |
| Optimum | FiberCable | N/A | N/A | 5,459,039 | Details → |
| Cox Communications | FiberCable | N/A | N/A | 5,380,070 | Details → |
| Brightspeed | FiberDSLFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 3,945,601 | Details → |
| Mediacom Xtream | FiberCableFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 2,688,148 | Details → |
| Lumen (CenturyLink) | FiberDSL | N/A | N/A | 2,326,174 | Details → |
| Metronet Holdings | Fiber | N/A | N/A | 1,724,108 | Details → |
| TDS Telecom | FiberDSL | N/A | N/A | 637,818 | Details → |
| Vyve Broadband | FiberCable | N/A | N/A | 543,898 | Details → |
| OpenBroadband | Fixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 420,702 | Details → |
Internet Providers in North Carolina
Compare 20 broadband providers serving 4,336,607 locations across North Carolina. Fiber internet covers 73.7% of the state. Average download speed is 339.4 Mbps.
20
Total Providers
73.7%
Fiber Available
339.4
Avg Download (Mbps)
4,336,607
Total Locations
Fiber Coverage in North Carolina
73.7% of locations in North Carolina have fiber internet access, served by 88 fiber providers. Speeds range from 339.4 Mbps average up to 550 Gbps.
Top ISPs in North Carolina
The largest internet service providers in North Carolina, ranked by the number of locations served.
Starlink
111,116,763 locations
Satellite
HughesNet
111,061,448 locations
Satellite
Viasat Inc
109,670,747 locations
Satellite
T-Mobile
71,852,753 locations
FiberFixed Wireless
Xfinity
37,974,778 locations
FiberCable
Spectrum
35,994,527 locations
FiberCable
Internet Technologies in North Carolina
Fiber providers · 74% of locations
Cable providers · 88% of locations
DSL providers · 83% of locations
Fixed Wireless providers · 99% of locations
Satellite providers · 100% of locations
Internet by County
Broadband availability varies across North Carolina counties.
| County FIPS | Locations | Avg Providers | Fiber Coverage | Underserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37183 | 351,659 | 8.2 | 95.2% | 0 |
| 37119 | 336,410 | 8.3 | 98.9% | 0 |
| 37081 | 181,442 | 7.4 | 88.8% | 0 |
| 37067 | 136,238 | 7.8 | 87.9% | 0 |
| 37051 | 120,148 | 7.2 | 86.9% | 0 |
| 37021 | 111,807 | 8.7 | 64.3% | 0 |
| 37063 | 104,856 | 8.2 | 96.1% | 0 |
| 37019 | 97,770 | 6.8 | 75.8% | 0 |
| 37101 | 96,216 | 7.4 | 65.3% | 0 |
| 37071 | 92,473 | 7.4 | 74% | 0 |
| 37179 | 89,827 | 6.9 | 69.5% | 0 |
| 37129 | 89,726 | 8.2 | 86.3% | 0 |
| 37025 | 88,528 | 7.4 | 82.9% | 0 |
| 37097 | 80,212 | 7.2 | 75.1% | 0 |
| 37057 | 79,044 | 7.1 | 68% | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many internet providers are in North Carolina?
There are 20 internet providers serving 4,336,607 locations in North Carolina.
Is fiber internet available in North Carolina?
Yes, fiber internet is available at approximately 73.7% of locations in North Carolina. There are 88 fiber providers in the state.
What is the average internet speed in North Carolina?
The average download speed in North Carolina is 339.4 Mbps. The fastest available download speed is 550 Gbps.
What types of internet are available in North Carolina?
Internet technologies available in North Carolina include Fiber, Cable, DSL, Fixed Wireless, Satellite.