Internet providers in Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540
ZIP code 28540 is in Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Jacksonville 28540: local snapshot
About 91% of the 18,869 households in 28540 have a broadband subscription, 2 points above the North Carolina average of 89%. That ranks 28540#214 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 Jacksonville, North Carolina
Share of residential locations in Jacksonville 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 | 93% | |
| 2 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 77% | Check availability |
| 3 | Brightspeed | Fiber, DSL | 70% | |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 66% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 64% | Check availability |
| 6 | Metronet | Fiber | 51% |
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 Jacksonville?
Fiber is widely available: about 73% of locations in Jacksonville can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 73% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 90% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Jacksonville that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Jacksonville 28540
Spectrum reports service to the most residential locations in Jacksonville, about 93%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Spectrum, AT&T, Brightspeed, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, and Metronet), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Metronet (51%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 28540 (91%) is close to the Jacksonville average of 92%. The median age of residents is 29, a young area where streaming and gaming often drive demand for faster plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Jacksonville?
Yes, in part. About 73% of residential locations in Jacksonville can get fiber, 93% can get cable, and about 73% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Jacksonville?
Spectrum reports service to about 93% of residential locations in Jacksonville, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Jacksonville?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Jacksonville, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Jacksonville?
Fiber providers reporting service in Jacksonville include Metronet (51% 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 Jacksonville 28540?
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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