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Internet providers in Burke County, NC
Spectrum, North Carolina RSA 3 Cellular Telephone Company, AT&T and 1 other providers report service to most homes in Burke County; 6 more providers report service in some areas. Satellite service is available almost everywhere.
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Who serves this area
Providers that serve Burke County
Each card says whether the provider reports service to most homes here or only in some areas. Many homes can choose more than one provider; call to check plans and prices at your address.
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SpectrumCable
Available
Reports service to most homes in Burke County.
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North Carolina RSA 3 Cellular Telephone Company
Available
Reports service to most homes in Burke County.
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AT&T
Available
Reports service to most homes in Burke County.
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T-MobileFixed wireless
Available
Reports service to most homes in Burke County.
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Wilkes Telephone Membership Corporation
Available in some areas
Reports service to part of Burke County; check your street.
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Verizon
Available in some areas
Reports service to part of Burke County; check your street.
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Brightspeed
Available in some areas
Reports service to part of Burke County; check your street.
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Foothills Broadband LLC
Available in some areas
Reports service to part of Burke County; check your street.
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City of Morganton
Available in some areas
Reports service to part of Burke County; check your street.
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Skyrunner, Inc.
Available in some areas
Reports service to part of Burke County; check your street.
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Available almost everywhere satellite, shown separately
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HughesnetSatellite
Available almost everywhere by satellite
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ViasatSatellite
Available almost everywhere by satellite
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StarlinkSatellite
Available almost everywhere by satellite
Show all 13 providers as a table
| Provider | Availability | Main technology | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Available | Cable | Charter Communications |
| North Carolina RSA 3 Cellular Telephone Company | Available | Not specified | North Carolina RSA 3 Cellular Telephone Company |
| AT&T | Available | Not specified | AT&T Inc. |
| T-Mobile | Available | Fixed wireless | T-Mobile USA, Inc. |
| Wilkes Telephone Membership Corporation | Available in some areas | Not specified | Wilkes Telephone Membership Corporation |
| Verizon | Available in some areas | Not specified | Verizon Communications Inc. |
| Brightspeed | Available in some areas | Not specified | Connect Holding II LLC |
| Foothills Broadband LLC | Available in some areas | Not specified | Foothills Broadband LLC |
| City of Morganton | Available in some areas | Not specified | City of Morganton |
| Skyrunner, Inc. | Available in some areas | Not specified | Skyrunner, Inc. |
| Hughesnet | Available almost everywhere (satellite) | Satellite | EchoStar Corporation |
| Viasat | Available almost everywhere (satellite) | Satellite | Viasat, Inc. |
| Starlink | Available almost everywhere (satellite) | Satellite | Space Exploration Technologies Corp. |
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, provider filings as of December 30, 2025 · How we use the data
Town by town
Towns and cities in Burke County
| Town | Locations | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Connelly Springs | 819 | 9 |
| Drexel | 875 | 10 |
| Glen Alpine | 752 | 9 |
| Hildebran | 1,039 | 10 |
| Icard | 1,178 | 10 |
| Long View (partly in Burke County) | 2,579 | 10 |
| Morganton | 9,746 | 11 |
| Rutherford College | 626 | 11 |
| Salem | 1,146 | 10 |
| Valdese | 2,433 | 11 |
Where this comes fromFCC filings and how to check one address
Check service at your address
The figures on this page summarize what providers reported to the FCC for all homes in Burke County. They do not confirm that any provider serves a particular address, and providers' reports can overstate coverage. Two ways to check your own address:
- Search your address on the FCC National Broadband Map.
- Call (201) 856-5534 and we will look up the providers and plans available at your address. We are an independent service, not your provider.
Sources
Provider availability comes from the FCC National Broadband Map (provider filings as of December 30, 2025): a provider is "available" where its filing covers most homes and "available in some areas" where it covers part of them. Household counts come from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year 2020-2024), which are estimates with margins of error.
- FCC National Broadband Map — Broadband Data Collection public data (D25 filing, released 2026-09-29). Data as of December 30, 2025; retrieved October 9, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year 2020-2024 estimates (tables B01003, B25001, B19013, B28002). Data as of ACS 5-year 2020-2024; retrieved October 9, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer Files (town locations) and 2020 Census block files (which county each town lies in). Data as of January 1, 2024 boundaries (Gazetteer); 2020 Census blocks; retrieved October 9, 2026.
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