Internet providers in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is in Wake County, North Carolina, and has 14 ZIP codes. Available providers can differ from one ZIP code to the next, so pick yours below.
Spectrum reports service to the most residential locations in Raleigh, about 94%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Spectrum, AT&T, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, and Google Fiber), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Google Fiber (52%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Our picks for internet in Raleigh
- Widest coverage: Spectrum (about 94% of locations)
- Fiber-focused option: Google Fiber (about 52% of locations)
- No-install wireless option: T-Mobile Home Internet (about 86% of locations)
Picks are based on the share of locations each provider reports serving, not on price or customer reviews.
ZIP codes in Raleigh
Compare internet providers in Raleigh, North Carolina
Share of residential locations in Raleigh where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 94% | |
| 2 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 93% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 86% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 80% | Check availability |
| 5 | Google Fiber | Fiber | 52% | |
| 6 | Frontier | Fiber, DSL | 2% | |
| 7 | Brightspeed | Fiber, DSL | 2% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Raleigh?
Fiber is widely available: about 73% of locations in Raleigh can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 75% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 96% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Raleigh that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Best-connected ZIP codes in Raleigh
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Raleigh?
Yes, in part. About 73% of residential locations in Raleigh can get fiber, 92% can get cable, and about 75% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Raleigh?
Spectrum reports service to about 94% of residential locations in Raleigh, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Raleigh?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Raleigh, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Raleigh?
Fiber providers reporting service in Raleigh include Google Fiber (52% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Raleigh?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.