In Wake Forest there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 32.96% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 912 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 Forest
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Wake Forest are not shown.
Wake Forest Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Wake Forest is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 32.96% of Wake Forest. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Wake Forest above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Wake Forest?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Wake Forest.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Wake Forest home can get up to 912 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 11.19% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.76% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wake Forest.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Wake Forest, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Wake Forest?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wake Forest you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 30.94% of Wake Forest homes.
- Cable is fastest for 68.54% 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 Wake Forest homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wake Forest, along with details on where in Wake Forest and at what speeds.
Centurylink Fiber in Wake Forest, NC
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 23.53%, or 12,115 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Wake Forest area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Wake Forest.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wake Forest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Wake Forest. The fastest plan anyone in Wake Forest can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Wake Forest customers is up to 867 Mbps.
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- 90.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Wake Forest 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 Forest fiber providers. Centurylink 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 Wake Forest is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 867 Mbps.
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- 90.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Wake Forest, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 6.29%, or 3,236 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, west, northwest, southeast, and southwest Wake Forest area. AT&T 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 Forest.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wake Forest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wake Forest. The fastest plan anyone in Wake Forest can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wake Forest customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Wake Forest download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Wake Forest fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wake Forest 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 Forest, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 3.27%, or 1,684 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, southeast, northeast, east, and south Wake Forest 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 Forest.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wake Forest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wake Forest. The fastest plan anyone in Wake Forest can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Wake Forest customers is up to 982 Mbps.
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- 69.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Wake Forest download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest 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 709 Mbps.
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- 69.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
ting Fiber in Wake Forest, NC
ting fiber coverage
About 2.61%, or 1,345 people, have ting fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and east Wake Forest 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 Forest.
ting fiber download speeds
ting is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wake Forest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ting fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wake Forest. The fastest plan anyone in Wake Forest can order from ting goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wake Forest customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ting fiber upload speeds
In Wake Forest download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for ting fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ting is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Wake Forest fiber providers. ting offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wake Forest is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Wake Forest Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wake Forest or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Wake Forest compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Wake Forest are comparable versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 905 Mbps in North Carolina versus 912 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 92.01% versus 32.96% in Wake Forest.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wake Forest 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Rolesville, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Youngsville, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Franklinton, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Raleigh, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Creedmoor, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Knightdale, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Raleigh Metro, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wendell, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Zebulon, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Louisburg, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Riverdale, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Trujillo Alto, PR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Portland, ME: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fayetteville, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hendersonville, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Auburn, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Goldsboro, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Richland Hills, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Eagan, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fountainebleau, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds