Internet providers in Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
ZIP code 28401 is in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Wilmington 28401: local snapshot
About 84% of the 10,776 households in 28401 have a broadband subscription, 4 points below the North Carolina average of 89%. That ranks 28401#436 of 765 ZIP codes in North Carolina for broadband adoption.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Wilmington, North Carolina
Share of residential locations in Wilmington 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 | 87% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 77% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 74% | Check availability |
| 5 | Metronet | Fiber | 9% |
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 Wilmington?
Fiber is widely available: about 57% of locations in Wilmington can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 59% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 95% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Wilmington that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Wilmington 28401
Spectrum reports service to the most residential locations in Wilmington, about 94%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Spectrum, AT&T, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Metronet (9%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 28401 (84%) is lower than the Wilmington average of 92%. By median household income, 28401 ranks 5 of 6 ZIP codes in Wilmington. The median age of residents is 41.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Wilmington?
Yes, in part. About 57% of residential locations in Wilmington can get fiber, 88% can get cable, and about 59% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Wilmington?
Spectrum reports service to about 94% of residential locations in Wilmington, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Wilmington?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Wilmington, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Wilmington?
Fiber providers reporting service in Wilmington include Metronet (9% 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 Wilmington 28401?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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