In 28128 there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 21.88% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 880 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.

 

Fiber Internet Service Provider in 28128

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

21.88%

Avg. Speed:

880 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 28128 are not shown.

 

28128 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.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in 28128 is fiber internet available?

28128, NC map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 21.88% of 28128. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in 28128 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in 28128?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 28128.

28128, NC map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average 28128 home can get up to 880 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 18.59% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.29% of homes can only purchase plans up to 200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 28128.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of 28128, and slower in the southeast areas of the zip.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 28128?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 28128 you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.59% of 28128 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 69.45% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for 11.96%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 28128 homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 28128, along with details on where in 28128 and at what speeds.

Windstream Fiber in 28128, NC

Windstream fiber coverage

About 21.88%, or 1,636 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the southeast, central, north, east, and south 28128 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 28128.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28128. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 28128. The fastest plan anyone in 28128 can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 28128 customers is up to 880 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in 28128. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 85.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 15.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In 28128 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 28128 fiber providers. Windstream offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 28128 is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 200 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 880 Mbps.

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Windstream's 28128 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 85.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 15.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

28128 Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 28128 or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in 28128 compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Fiber internet speeds in 28128 are comparable versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 905 Mbps in North Carolina versus 880 Mbps in the zip. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 92.01% versus 21.88% in 28128.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 28128 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
0.19%
7.36%
56.54%
26.45%
10.35%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
5.28%
23.23%
2.14%
7.08%
0.00%

What does fiber internet look like in other zip codes?

Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby Zip Codes

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  • 28135, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 28097, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 28163, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 27371, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 28127, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds

Zip Codes with Similar Populations

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  • 31092, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 78722, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 27043, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 43617, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 61270, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
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  • 36375, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds