8 Best Internet Providers in 27705, NC
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| 27705 ISP Report Card | B+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 4,512 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 8 | |
| Real 27705 Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
27705 has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 27705.
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27705 has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 27705.
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Above are the top 4 providers in 27705, NC for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.
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 27705 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 27705, NC?
Lumos Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in 27705 based on 280 North Carolina customer reviews, and Lumos Networks 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 27705, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 27705
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 27705 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 27705 Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (2) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (21) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Google Fiber | (0) | (5) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on 280 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Lumos Networks is the best internet service provider for 27705 residents. Lumos Networks was rated at an average of 4.19 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 95.2% coverage in 27705.
At a national level, based on 3967 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Lumos Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.28 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 27705?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the zip, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 27705?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Lumos Networks. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Google Fiber 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 27705
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Google Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 27705
| ISP / Tech Type | 27705 Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (2) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (21) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Google Fiber | (0) | (5) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 27705 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in 27705. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,309 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 27705?
North Carolina customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in 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 4.11 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 27705 customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 27705, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 27705
| ISP / Tech Type | 27705 Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (2) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (21) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Google Fiber | (0) | (5) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
27705 Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the zip and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for 27705 below, including the metrics used and how 27705 compares to the rest of North Carolina and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 27705 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 72.65% | 72.63% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 4,512 Mbps | 3,368 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for 27705. | 6.9 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a zip indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 23% | 15% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 97% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 94% | 89% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 82% | 76% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 83% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
27705 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 27705 is B+, which is much better than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 27705 is high with a score of 71 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 27705 have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 27705 ISP Report Card evaluates the zip on availability and speed metrics compared to other zip codes in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a zip needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
94% of 27705 households have an internet connection despite having 99.13% availability. 82% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 82% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of 27705 residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Zip Codes Compare to 27705?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
How Much Speed does a 27705 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 27705 is 2.2, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 27705's average household income is $94,451 which is much higher than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
27705 also has 22% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 23% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in North Carolina who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of 27705 has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 27705 households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 27705?
EarthLink Fiber in 27705, NC
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 55.6% of 27705 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in 27705, NC
AT&T offers Fiber service to 55.6% of 27705 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Google Fiber in 27705, NC
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 28.5% of 27705 homes. Across the zip, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,309 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Google Fiber.
Frontier Fiber in 27705, NC
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 11.5% of 27705 homes. Across the zip, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,856 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 27705 from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in 27705, NC
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 8.2% of 27705 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks Fiber in 27705, NC
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 5.7% of 27705 homes. Across the zip, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 27705?
Spectrum Cable in 27705, NC
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.9% of 27705 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 27705?
Frontier DSL in 27705, NC
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 83.4% of 27705 homes. Across the zip, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.8 Mbps throughout the zip. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in 27705 from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 27705?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 27705, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of 27705 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 27705, NC
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.5% of 27705 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 27705, NC
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.5% of 27705 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 27705, NC
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.3% of 27705 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 481 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 34 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which ISP Should You Choose in 27705?
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 27705 is Lumos Networks.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. 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 27705 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 27705, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does 27705 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 27705 stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to 27705's B+ ISP Report Card and 71 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
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