Best Internet Providers in 27021, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in 27021, NC
27021 has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 27021.
Ranks compare 27021 with the 8 Stokes County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people.
The Best Internet in 27021, NC at a Glance
27021 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
River Street
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this zip are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 27021 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 27021, NC?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in 27021 based on 314 North Carolina customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in 27021?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in ZIP 27021
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- River Street - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- River Street - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How 27021 Compares to the Rest of Stokes County
27021's report card score is 3rd of 8 and its connectivity index is tied 2nd of 8.
| Measure | 27021 | Rank among Stokes County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people | King | Stokes County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 61.2% | 5th of 8 | 62.2% | 62.9% | 71.5% | 27053 (99.3%) |
| Download speed for most homes | 979 Mbps | 7th of 8 | 984 Mbps | 1,019 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | 27043 (1,347 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.3 | 1st of 8 | 7.3 | 6.3 | 7.1 | Leads; next is 27043 (7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 3rd of 8 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 27043 and 27052 (2.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 2nd of 8 | 10% | 8% | 15% | 27043 (12%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 3rd of 8 | 93% | 92% | 96% | 27019 (96%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 1st of 8 | 91% | 88% | 91% | Tied with 27019 and 27043 |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | 1st of 8 | 79% | 71% | 76% | Leads; next is 27019 (75%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 2nd of 8 | 76% | 72% | 81% | 27019 (81%) |
| Median household income | $64,031 | 6th of 8 | $63,672 | $63,441 | $93,246 | 27043 ($76,935) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 2nd of 8 | 12% | 12% | 16% | 27043 (16%) |
Fiber reaches 61.2% of homes in 27021, against 62.2% across King and 62.9% across Stokes County. Households in 27021 are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,031 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in 27021
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 27021?
River Street Fiber in 27021, NC
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 50.5% of 27021 homes. Across the zip, River Street Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in 27021, NC
Availability:
35.8%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 35.8% of 27021 homes. Across the zip, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in 27021, NC
Availability:
14.8%
Customer Rating:
(204)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 14.8% of 27021 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 27021?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 27021, NC
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(337)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of 27021 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 27021, NC
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(360)
Avg. Download Speed
234 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.3% of 27021 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 234 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 27021, NC
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.5% of 27021 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.9 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 27021, NC
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.5% of 27021 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.9 Mbps throughout the zip.
River Street Fixed Wireless in 27021, NC
Availability:
64.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.7% of 27021 homes. Across the zip, River Street Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 27021?
Spectrum Cable in 27021, NC
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(1728)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 97.1% of 27021 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 27021?
Windstream DSL in 27021, NC
Availability:
91.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
148 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 91.8% of 27021 homes. Across the zip, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 148 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the zip. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 27021 from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in 27021, NC
Availability:
18.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 18.2% of 27021 homes. Across the zip, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.1 Mbps throughout the zip.
How 27021 Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 27021 that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, 27018 (East Bend) has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and 27050 (Tobaccoville) the fewest (9.4%); 27021 has 61.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27021 (this page) | 17,258 | 61.2% | 979 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 55/100 |
| 27106 (Winston-Salem) | 48,912 | 84.8% | 4,408 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 70/100 |
| 27040 (Pfafftown) | 11,936 | 73.8% | 4,270 Mbps | 7 | B | 82/100 |
| 27045 (Rural Hall) | 9,815 | 40.1% | 1,661 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 65/100 |
| 27052 (Walnut Cove) | 9,716 | 48.6% | 983 Mbps | 6 | C | 44/100 |
| 27041 (Pilot Mountain) | 7,571 | 88.2% | 1,613 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 56/100 |
| 27018 (East Bend) | 7,552 | 99.8% | 6,000 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 57/100 |
| 27043 (Pinnacle) | 6,160 | 88.8% | 1,347 Mbps | 7 | B | 60/100 |
| 27050 (Tobaccoville) | 4,016 | 9.4% | 977 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 58/100 |
| 27019 (Germanton) | 3,670 | 46.0% | 997 Mbps | 6.6 | C | 55/100 |
| 27053 (Westfield) | 2,950 | 99.3% | 1,064 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 40/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 27021?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 27021
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 1,000 |
| River Street Networks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 80 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for 27021 Internet Providers
Based on 314 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for 27021 residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.74 out of 5 stars and 83.5% coverage in 27021.
At a national level, based on 4313 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 27021 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 27021, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 27021 Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream |  (0) |  (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (58) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (211) | (1935) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 27021
Based on data reported by 27021 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 27021. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | 27021 Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (58) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (211) | (1935) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 27021?
North Carolina customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in the state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.17 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Windstream is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 27021 customers with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in 27021, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 27021
| ISP / Tech Type | 27021 Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (58) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (211) | (1935) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Spectrum Cable
November 05, 2026 Service during the day has gotten a little better. However, Spectrum does a lot of maintenance late at night and therefore the TV and Internet go out. Not happy with that since I stay up late.
ISPReports User
Ripple Fiber
November 01, 2026 Constant outages with customer service associates that barely know anything about the product
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AT&T Fiber
October 26, 2026 Price keeps going up, for the same service. Terrible internet service: 6 outages in the past month (Sept-Oct 2026) Very unreliable. If you have a problem: Customer Service is an AI bot.
ISPReports User
Spectrum
October 26, 2026 Declining since an optic company came into our housing area in zip 28110. We are displeased and considering alternatives.
ISPReports User
Brightspeed
October 23, 2026 You can not pay me enough to recommend Brightspeed. I can not believe that there are any legitimate reviews over a 2.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in 27021?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 27021 is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 27021 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 27021, available to 97.2% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.