Internet providers in Winston Salem, North Carolina
Winston Salem is in Forsyth County, North Carolina, and has 7 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 Winston Salem, about 95%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Spectrum, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Our picks for internet in Winston Salem
- Widest coverage: Spectrum (about 95% of locations)
- No-install wireless option: T-Mobile Home Internet (about 82% of locations)
Picks are based on the share of locations each provider reports serving, not on price or customer reviews.
ZIP codes in Winston Salem
Compare internet providers in Winston Salem, North Carolina
Share of residential locations in Winston Salem 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 | 95% | |
| 2 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 89% | Check availability |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 84% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 82% | |
| 5 | X1 Communications | Fixed wireless | 10% | |
| 6 | Kinetic / Windstream | Fiber, DSL | 6% | |
| 7 | Yadkin Valley Telephone Membership | Fiber, DSL | 3% | |
| 8 | Brightspeed | Fiber, DSL | <1% |
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 Winston Salem?
Fiber is widely available: about 57% of locations in Winston Salem can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 58% 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 Winston Salem that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Best-connected ZIP codes in Winston Salem
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Winston Salem?
Yes, in part. About 57% of residential locations in Winston Salem can get fiber, 94% can get cable, and about 58% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Winston Salem?
Spectrum reports service to about 95% of residential locations in Winston Salem, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Winston Salem?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Winston Salem, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
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 Winston Salem?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.