Internet rankings for North Carolina
How North Carolina cities compare on home internet, among places with 5,000+ residential locations. Statewide, about 59% of locations can get fiber and 61% can get gigabit-class service.
Most fiber in North Carolina
| # | Place | can get fiber |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. James | 100% |
| 2 | Wilson | 97% |
| 3 | Lake Norman of Iredell | 96% |
| 4 | Dunn | 95% |
| 5 | Holly Springs | 94% |
| 6 | Oak Island | 94% |
| 7 | Wendell | 93% |
| 8 | Waxhaw | 91% |
| 9 | Roanoke Rapids | 91% |
| 10 | Lewisville | 90% |
| 11 | Archdale | 89% |
| 12 | Fuquay-Varina | 88% |
| 13 | Apex | 88% |
| 14 | Leland | 87% |
| 15 | Eden | 86% |
Best gigabit availability in North Carolina
| # | Place | can get gigabit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. James | 100% |
| 2 | Brevard | 100% |
| 3 | Wilson | 97% |
| 4 | Lake Norman of Iredell | 96% |
| 5 | Dunn | 95% |
| 6 | Holly Springs | 95% |
| 7 | Oak Island | 94% |
| 8 | Wendell | 93% |
| 9 | Roanoke Rapids | 92% |
| 10 | Waxhaw | 92% |
| 11 | Lewisville | 92% |
| 12 | Apex | 91% |
| 13 | Archdale | 90% |
| 14 | Nags Head | 90% |
| 15 | Asheboro | 90% |
Best-connected households in North Carolina
| # | Place | of households have broadband |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holly Springs | 98% |
| 2 | Lake Norman of Iredell | 97% |
| 3 | Leland | 97% |
| 4 | Wake Forest | 97% |
| 5 | Morrisville | 97% |
| 6 | Harrisburg | 97% |
| 7 | Apex | 97% |
| 8 | Murraysville | 97% |
| 9 | Waxhaw | 97% |
| 10 | Mooresville | 97% |
| 11 | Hillsborough | 97% |
| 12 | Cary | 96% |
| 13 | Cornelius | 96% |
| 14 | Myrtle Grove | 96% |
| 15 | Lewisville | 96% |
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Sources: FCC National Broadband Map (December 31, 2025) and U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates. Provider-reported; describes areas, not addresses. Methodology.