In Wake County there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 73.74% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 996 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 Providers in Wake County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Wake County are not shown.
Wake County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Wake County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 73.74% of Wake County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Wake County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Wake County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Wake County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Wake County home can get up to 996 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 40 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wake County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Wake County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Wake County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wake County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.43% of Wake County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 26.35% of the county.
- 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 Wake County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wake County, along with details on where in Wake County and at what speeds.
AT&T Fiber in Wake County, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 65.63%, or 591,339 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wake County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Wake County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wake County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wake County. The fastest plan anyone in Wake County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wake County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Wake County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Wake County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wake 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
Google Fiber Fiber in Wake County, NC
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 21.13%, or 190,375 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, north, northwest, southwest, central, and northeast Wake County area. Google Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Wake County.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wake County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wake County. The fastest plan anyone in Wake County can order from Google Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wake County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Wake County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Wake County fiber providers. Google Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wake 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
Centurylink Fiber in Wake County, NC
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 3.61%, or 32,509 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northeast, south, and north Wake County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wake County.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wake County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Wake County. The fastest plan anyone in Wake County can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wake County customers is up to 864 Mbps.
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- 90.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Wake County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Wake County fiber providers. Centurylink offers 5 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 Wake County is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 863 Mbps.
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- 90.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
ting Fiber in Wake County, NC
ting fiber coverage
About 3.47%, or 31,305 people, have ting fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and northeast Wake County area. ting is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wake County.
ting fiber download speeds
ting is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wake County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ting fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wake County. The fastest plan anyone in Wake County can order from ting goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wake County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ting fiber upload speeds
In Wake County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for ting fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ting is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Wake County fiber providers. ting offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wake 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
Spectrum Fiber in Wake County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.44%, or 12,936 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wake County 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 Wake County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wake County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wake County. The fastest plan anyone in Wake County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wake County customers is up to 964 Mbps.
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- 40.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 59.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Wake County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Wake County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Wake County 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 424 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 40.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 59.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Wake County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wake County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Wake County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Wake County are comparable versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 905 Mbps in North Carolina versus 996 Mbps in the county. The state has less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 92.01% versus 73.74% in Wake County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wake County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet 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
- Durham County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Johnston County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Harnett County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Granville County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chatham County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Vance County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wilson County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pima County, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis County, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fulton County, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mecklenburg County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Honolulu County, HI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fresno County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Westchester County, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Milwaukee County, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds