Best Internet Providers in 27050, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in 27050, NC
27050 has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 27050.
Ranks compare 27050 with the 16 Forsyth County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people.
The Best Internet in 27050, NC at a Glance
27050 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 27050 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 27050, NC?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in 27050 based on 296 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 27050?
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.
How 27050 Compares to the Rest of Forsyth County
27050's report card score is 16th of 16 and its connectivity index is 13th of 16.
| Measure | 27050 | Rank among Forsyth County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people | Tobaccoville | Forsyth County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 9.4% | 14th of 16 | 9.1% | 77.4% | 71.5% | 27023 (97.8%) |
| Download speed for most homes | 977 Mbps | 16th of 16 | 1,025 Mbps | 3,868 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | 27023 (5,075 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.4 | 16th of 16 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 7.1 | 27101 (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 6th of 16 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 27023 and 27051 and 2 more (2.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | Tied 4th of 16 | 18% | 15% | 15% | 27012 and 27023 and 1 more (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 13th of 16 | 93% | 96% | 96% | 27109 (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | 13th of 16 | 88% | 90% | 91% | 27109 (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | 13th of 16 | 75% | 78% | 76% | 27012 (86%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | 6th of 16 | 85% | 81% | 81% | 27109 (99%) |
| Median household income | $76,168 | 8th of 16 | $79,072 | $75,048 | $93,246 | 27023 ($112,962) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | 15th of 16 | 12% | 18% | 16% | 27109 (95%) |
Fiber reaches 9.4% of homes in 27050, against 9.1% across Tobaccoville and 77.4% across Forsyth County. Households in 27050 are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $76,168 (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 27050
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 27050?
Spectrum Fiber in 27050, NC
Availability:
9.4%
Customer Rating:
(204)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 9.4% of 27050 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 27050?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 27050, NC
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(337)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of 27050 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 27050, NC
Availability:
83.8%
Customer Rating:
(360)
Avg. Download Speed
208 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.8% of 27050 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 208 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 15 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 27050, NC
Availability:
77.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.7% of 27050 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 27050, NC
Availability:
77.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.7% of 27050 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 27050?
Spectrum Cable in 27050, NC
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(1728)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 97.5% of 27050 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 27050?
Windstream DSL in 27050, NC
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
144 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 96.1% of 27050 homes. Across the zip, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 144 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 15 Mbps throughout the zip.
How 27050 Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 27050 that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, 27018 (East Bend) has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and 27045 (Rural Hall) the fewest (40.1%); 27050 has 9.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27050 (this page) | 4,016 | 9.4% | 977 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 58/100 |
| 27106 (Winston-Salem) | 48,912 | 84.8% | 4,408 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 70/100 |
| 27105 (Winston-Salem) | 40,069 | 74.2% | 3,852 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 45/100 |
| 27021 (King) | 17,258 | 61.2% | 979 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 55/100 |
| 27023 (Lewisville) | 13,623 | 97.8% | 5,075 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 85/100 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 27019 (Germanton) | 3,670 | 46.0% | 997 Mbps | 6.6 | C | 55/100 |
| 27109 (Winston-Salem) | 3,275 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | C- | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 27050?
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 27050
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for 27050 Internet Providers
Based on 296 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for 27050 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 77.7% coverage in 27050.
At a national level, based on 4235 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 27050 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 27050, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 27050 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (211) | (1935) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 27050
Based on data reported by 27050 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 27050. 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 | 27050 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 | (1) | (211) | (1935) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 27050?
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 27050 customers with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in 27050, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 27050
| ISP / Tech Type | 27050 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 | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (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 27050?
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 27050 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 27050 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 27050, available to 99.1% 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.