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In North Carolina there are 7 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 70.76% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 45 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.

 

Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in North Carolina

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

43.39%

Avg. Speed:

2.0 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

40.21%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Open Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

9.45%

Avg. Speed:

200 Mbps

Carolina West Wireless | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

7.35%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Skyrunner Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.63%

Avg. Speed:

53 Mbps

X1 Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.47%

Avg. Speed:

100 Mbps

Electronics Service Co | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.06%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

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

 

North Carolina 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 North Carolina is fixed wireless internet available?

North Carolina map of fixed wireless internet availability

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Fixed Wireless is available in 70.76% of North Carolina. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is US Cellular. Call one of the companies with service in North Carolina above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fixed wireless internet in North Carolina?

The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in North Carolina.

North Carolina map of the fastest fixed wireless internet speeds

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The average North Carolina home can get up to 45 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the state is 1,000 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, 18.69% of homes can only purchase plans up to 2.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Carolina.

Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of North Carolina, and slower in the south areas of the state.

Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in North Carolina?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Carolina you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 41.09% of North Carolina homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 52.71% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for 3.11%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.02%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of North Carolina homes.

 

Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth

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

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in North Carolina

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 43.39%, or 4,137,670 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire North Carolina area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of North Carolina.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from US Cellular goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and all North Carolina customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other North Carolina fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 0.06 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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US Cellular's North Carolina fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in North Carolina

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 40.21%, or 3,834,687 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire North Carolina area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of North Carolina.

 

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 North Carolina. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all North Carolina customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be 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 North Carolina fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's North Carolina fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Open Broadband Fixed Wireless in North Carolina

Open Broadband fixed wireless coverage

About 9.45%, or 901,246 people, have Open Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire North Carolina area. Open Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

Open Broadband fixed wireless download speeds

Open Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Open Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Open Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, and all North Carolina customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Open Broadband customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

Open Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Open Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Open Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other North Carolina fixed wireless providers. Open Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Open Broadband's North Carolina fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless in North Carolina

Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless coverage

About 7.35%, or 700,431 people, have Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, west, southwest, and north North Carolina area. Carolina West Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Carolina West Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other North Carolina fixed wireless providers. Carolina West Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Carolina West Wireless's North Carolina fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in North Carolina

Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 1.63%, or 155,732 people, have Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, southwest, northwest, and north North Carolina area. Skyrunner Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless download speeds

Skyrunner Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are 32 different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Skyrunner Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for North Carolina customers is up to 53 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Skyrunner Internet customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 3.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 105.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 102.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 52.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 42.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 37.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 32.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 27.0 Mbps
  • 14.3% up to 26.0 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 22.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 21.0 Mbps
  • 4.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 17.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 16.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 14.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 13.0 Mbps
  • 3.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 39.2% up to 11.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 14.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 1.8% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Skyrunner Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other North Carolina fixed wireless providers. Skyrunner Internet offers 26 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.75 Mbps. On average, Skyrunner Internet customers can get speeds up to 46 Mbps.

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Skyrunner Internet's North Carolina fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 3.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 105.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 102.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 52.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 26.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 22.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 21.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 17.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 16.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 14.0 Mbps
  • 4.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 11.0 Mbps
  • 4.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 68.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 2.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 7.8% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

 

 

X1 Communications Fixed Wireless in North Carolina

X1 Communications fixed wireless coverage

About 1.47%, or 140,330 people, have X1 Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north North Carolina area. X1 Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

X1 Communications fixed wireless download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to X1 Communications customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

X1 Communications fixed wireless upload speeds

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

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X1 Communications's North Carolina fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Electronics Service Co Fixed Wireless in North Carolina

Electronics Service Co fixed wireless coverage

About 1.06%, or 100,952 people, have Electronics Service Co fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south North Carolina area. Electronics Service Co is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Carolina.

 

Electronics Service Co fixed wireless download speeds

Electronics Service Co is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Carolina. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Electronics Service Co fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Carolina. The fastest plan anyone in North Carolina can order from Electronics Service Co goes up to 10 Mbps, and all North Carolina customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Electronics Service Co customers in North Carolina. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Electronics Service Co fixed wireless upload speeds

In North Carolina download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Electronics Service Co fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Electronics Service Co is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other North Carolina fixed wireless providers. Electronics Service Co offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Carolina is up to 2.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Electronics Service Co's North Carolina fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

North Carolina Fixed Wireless by Area

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

How does fixed wireless internet in North Carolina compare to the rest of the United States?

Fixed Wireless internet speeds in North Carolina are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 45 Mbps in the state. The nation has less fixed wireless availability compared to the state. Average fixed wireless coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 70.76% in North Carolina.

What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?

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

Zip Code
Fixed Wireless Coverage
51.70%
85.87%
98.09%
79.30%
59.92%
Zip Code
Fixed Wireless Coverage
65.57%
44.71%
100.00%
18.05%
0.00%

What does fixed wireless internet look like in other states?

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

Nearby States

  • South Carolina: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Virginia: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • West Virginia: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • District of Columbia: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • Georgia: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Maryland: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Kentucky: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Delaware: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Tennessee: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Pennsylvania: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds

States with Similar Populations

  • Michigan: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Georgia: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • New Jersey: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Ohio: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Virginia: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Pennsylvania: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • Washington: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Illinois: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • Arizona: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • Massachusetts: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds