10 Best Internet Providers in 28114, NC
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| 28114 ISP Report Card | C+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,322 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 10 | |
| Real 28114 Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
28114 has 10 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 28114.
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28114 has 10 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 28114.
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Above are the top 4 providers in 28114, 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 28114 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 28114, NC?
COMPORIUM is the highest-rated internet provider in 28114 based on 273 North Carolina customer reviews, and COMPORIUM 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 28114, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 28114
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 28114 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 28114 Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| COMPORIUM | (0) | (20) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| PANGAEA | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 273 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, COMPORIUM is the best internet service provider for 28114 residents. COMPORIUM was rated at an average of 2.65 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Skyrunner Internet wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 93.7% coverage in 28114.
At a national level, based on 3764 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, COMPORIUM is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.81 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 28114?
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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 28114?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by COMPORIUM. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Vyve Broadband 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 28114
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| COMPORIUM | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Vyve Broadband | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| PANGAEA | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 28114
| ISP / Tech Type | 28114 Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| COMPORIUM | (0) | (20) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| PANGAEA | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 28114 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Vyve Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in 28114. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 COMPORIUM. This indicates COMPORIUM reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 28114?
North Carolina customers rate COMPORIUM 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.
COMPORIUM received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Skyrunner Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 28114 customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 28114, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 28114
| ISP / Tech Type | 28114 Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| COMPORIUM | (0) | (20) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| PANGAEA | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
28114 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 28114 below, including the metrics used and how 28114 compares to the rest of North Carolina and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 28114 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 62.47% | 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. | 1,322 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 28114. | 5.5 | 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. | 2.7 | 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. | 4% | 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. | 92% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 81% | 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. | 50% | 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. | 50% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
28114 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 28114 is C+, which is worse than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 28114 is high with a score of 34 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 28114 have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 28114 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.
81% of 28114 households have an internet connection despite having 99.81% availability. 50% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 1% 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 50% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 50% subscribe to it. A low number of 28114 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 28114?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
How Much Speed does a 28114 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 28114 is 2.7, which is larger than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. 28114's average household income is $58,363 which is lower than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
28114 also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 4% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 28114 has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 28114 households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 69% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 28114?
Spectrum Fiber in 28114, NC
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 59.5% of 28114 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
PANGAEA Fiber in 28114, NC
PANGAEA offers Fiber service to 9.6% of 28114 homes. Across the zip, PANGAEA Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 28114?
Spectrum Cable in 28114, NC
Spectrum offers Cable service to 34.8% of 28114 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable in 28114, NC
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 31.6% of 28114 homes. Across the zip, Vyve Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
COMPORIUM Cable in 28114, NC
COMPORIUM offers Cable service to 1.1% of 28114 homes. Across the zip, COMPORIUM Cable has speeds up to 880 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 50, with an average of 45 Mbps throughout the zip. COMPORIUM Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 28114 from COMPORIUM in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 28114?
EarthLink DSL in 28114, NC
EarthLink offers DSL service to 44.4% of 28114 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 21 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the zip. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in 28114 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in 28114, NC
AT&T offers DSL service to 44.4% of 28114 homes. Across the zip, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 21 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the zip. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 28114 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
COMPORIUM DSL in 28114, NC
COMPORIUM offers DSL service to 2.9% of 28114 homes. Across the zip, COMPORIUM DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 28114?
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in 28114, NC
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of 28114 homes. Across the zip, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 28114, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.1% of 28114 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the zip.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 28114, NC
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.1% of 28114 homes. Across the zip, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 12 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 1.3 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 28114, NC
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.5% of 28114 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 28114, NC
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.1% of 28114 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 28114, NC
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.1% of 28114 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which ISP Should You Choose in 28114?
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 28114 is COMPORIUM.
- The fastest internet provider should be Vyve Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, COMPORIUM may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 28114 is COMPORIUM.
- Viasat, Skyrunner Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 28114, 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 28114 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 28114 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 28114's C+ ISP Report Card and 34 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100