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North Carolina Broadband Coverage Report (2026)

Analysis of internet service availability across North Carolina, including fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless coverage.

Technology Breakdown

Based on 536,276 broadband service records

Fiber18.6%
Cable13.3%
DSL17.1%
Satellite50.9%
Fixed Wireless0%

Top Internet Providers

ProviderLocationsShare
Viasat Inc197,66497.2%
Metronet Holdings5,6742.8%

Largest Cities

#CityPopulation
1Wentworth0
2Pine Level0
3Locust0
4Sneads Ferry0
5Madison0
6Supply0
7Richlands0
8Hubert0
9Granite Quarry0
10Pembroke0

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of North Carolina has fiber internet?

Based on FCC broadband data, fiber accounts for approximately 18.6% of broadband availability records in North Carolina.

Who are the largest internet providers in North Carolina?

The top providers in North Carolina by coverage include Viasat Inc, Metronet Holdings.

How many broadband options are available in North Carolina?

North Carolina has approximately 536,276 broadband service records across fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless technologies.

Methodology

This report is derived from FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) records. Technology percentages reflect the share of service availability records, not unique households. Provider market share is based on reported location counts. Data is refreshed daily. Read our full methodology.

This data is also available via our public JSON API.