Best Internet Providers in 27106, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in 27106, NC
27106 has 8 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 27106.
Ranks compare 27106 with the 16 Forsyth County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people.
The Best Internet in 27106, NC at a Glance
27106 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
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Fiber
Cable
Lumos Networks
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Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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Customer Rating
Fiber
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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 27106 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 27106, NC?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in 27106 based on 330 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 27106?
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 27106
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Zirrus - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How 27106 Compares to the Rest of Forsyth County
27106's report card score is 4th of 16 and its connectivity index is tied 6th of 16.
| Measure | 27106 | Rank among Forsyth County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people | Winston-Salem | Forsyth County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 84.8% | 5th of 16 | 77.2% | 77.4% | 71.5% | 27023 (97.8%) |
| Download speed for most homes | 4,408 Mbps | 2nd of 16 | 3,675 Mbps | 3,868 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | 27023 (5,075 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.8 | 7th of 16 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 7.1 | 27101 (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 8th 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 | 13% | 15% | 15% | 27012 and 27023 and 1 more (19%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 5th of 16 | 95% | 96% | 96% | 27109 (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 9th of 16 | 90% | 90% | 91% | 27109 (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | Tied 5th of 16 | 77% | 78% | 76% | 27012 (86%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | Tied 7th of 16 | 78% | 81% | 81% | 27109 (99%) |
| Median household income | $82,932 | 6th of 16 | $72,545 | $75,048 | $93,246 | 27023 ($112,962) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 21% | 2nd of 16 | 16% | 18% | 16% | 27109 (95%) |
Fiber reaches 84.8% of homes in 27106, against 77.2% across Winston-Salem and 77.4% across Forsyth County. Households in 27106 are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,932 (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 27106
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 27106?
Lumos Networks Fiber in 27106, NC
Availability:
58.7%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 58.7% of 27106 homes. Across the zip, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in 27106, NC
Availability:
28.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,441 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 28.2% of 27106 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,441 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 27106 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in 27106, NC
Availability:
28.2%
Customer Rating:
(535)
Avg. Download Speed
4,441 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 28.2% of 27106 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,441 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in 27106 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Zirrus Fiber in 27106, NC
Availability:
17.8%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
6,000 Mbps
Zirrus offers Fiber service to 17.8% of 27106 homes. Across the zip, Zirrus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in 27106, NC
Availability:
15.7%
Customer Rating:
(204)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 15.7% of 27106 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in 27106, NC
Availability:
15.2%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,600 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 15.2% of 27106 homes. Across the zip, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,600 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in 27106 from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 27106?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 27106, NC
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(360)
Avg. Download Speed
258 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of 27106 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 258 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 18 Mbps throughout the zip.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 27106, NC
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(337)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of 27106 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 27106, NC
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.8% of 27106 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 27106, NC
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.8% of 27106 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 27106?
Spectrum Cable in 27106, NC
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1728)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.6% of 27106 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 27106?
EarthLink DSL in 27106, NC
Availability:
44.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 44.3% of 27106 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 51 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the zip. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 27106 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in 27106, NC
Availability:
44.3%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 44.3% of 27106 homes. Across the zip, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 51 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the zip. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 27106 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in 27106, NC
Availability:
41.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 41.5% of 27106 homes. Across the zip, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 86 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 11 Mbps throughout the zip. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 27106 from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
How 27106 Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 27106 that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, 27023 (Lewisville) has the most homes with fiber (97.8%) and 27050 (Tobaccoville) the fewest (9.4%); 27106 has 84.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27106 (this page) | 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 |
| 27127 (Winston-Salem) | 39,116 | 84.9% | 4,029 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 63/100 |
| 27103 (Winston-Salem) | 36,080 | 84.6% | 3,804 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 63/100 |
| 27104 (Winston-Salem) | 30,473 | 79.4% | 4,161 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 67/100 |
| 27101 (Winston-Salem) | 21,234 | 71.9% | 3,429 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 39/100 |
| 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 |
| 27050 (Tobaccoville) | 4,016 | 9.4% | 977 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 58/100 |
| 27109 (Winston-Salem) | 3,275 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | C- | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 27106?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in 27106, the fastest internet in the zip comes from Lumos Networks.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 27106
| Zirrus | 6,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for 27106 Internet Providers
Based on 330 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for 27106 residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Lumos Networks wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.04 out of 5 stars and 58.7% coverage in 27106.
At a national level, based on 4274 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 27106 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 27106, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 27106 Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zirrus |  (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (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 | (0) | (211) | (1935) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 27106
Based on data reported by 27106 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in 27106. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Lumos Networks. This indicates Lumos Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | 27106 Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zirrus | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 27106?
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. Lumos Networks is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 27106 customers with an average price rating of 3.87 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in 27106, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 27106
| ISP / Tech Type | 27106 Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zirrus | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (58) | (1040) | 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
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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 27106?
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 27106 is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Lumos Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 27106 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 27106, available to 99.6% 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.