Best Internet Providers in 28338, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in 28338, NC
28338 has 6 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 28338.
The Best Internet in 28338, NC at a Glance
28338 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
River Street
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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 28338 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 28338, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in 28338 based on 297 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 28338?
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 28338
- River Street - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless 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
- River Street - dsl coverage map
How 28338 Compares to the Rest of Richmond County
Fiber reaches 77.1% of homes in 28338, against 72.1% across Ellerbe and 42.8% across Richmond County. Households in 28338 are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,879 (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 28338
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 28338?
River Street Fiber in 28338, NC
Availability:
64.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 64.6% of 28338 homes. Across the zip, River Street Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in 28338, NC
Availability:
64.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 64.1% of 28338 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 28338?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 28338, NC
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of 28338 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 28338, NC
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
188 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.1% of 28338 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 188 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 14 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 28338, NC
Availability:
76.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.5% of 28338 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 28338, NC
Availability:
76.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.5% of 28338 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the zip.
River Street Fixed Wireless in 28338, NC
Availability:
72.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.6% of 28338 homes. Across the zip, River Street Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 14 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 1.5 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 28338?
Spectrum Cable in 28338, NC
Availability:
48.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 48.4% of 28338 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 28338?
River Street DSL in 28338, NC
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
River Street Networks offers DSL service to 97.6% of 28338 homes. Across the zip, River Street DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
How 28338 Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 28338 that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, 27229 (Candor) has the most homes with fiber (97.3%) and 28347 (Hoffman) the fewest (9.5%); 28338 has 77.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28338 (this page) | 3,885 | 77.1% | 989 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 30/100 |
| 28379 (Rockingham) | 24,559 | 50.4% | 1,715 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 47/100 |
| 28345 (Hamlet) | 11,659 | 16.3% | 992 Mbps | 7 | C | 38/100 |
| 27229 (Candor) | 3,403 | 97.3% | 1,574 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 43/100 |
| 27281 (Jackson Springs) | 3,235 | 69.0% | 1,491 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 57/100 |
| 28373 (Pinebluff) | 2,270 | 73.5% | 1,684 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 65/100 |
| 28091 (Lilesville) | 1,785 | 44.2% | 980 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 60/100 |
| 28347 (Hoffman) | 1,596 | 9.5% | 652 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 65/100 |
| 28363 (Marston) | 1,147 | 77.6% | 3,416 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 40/100 |
| 28330 (Cordova) | 362 | 95.0% | 1,575 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 60/100 |
| 28367 (Norman) | 81 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 28338?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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 28338
| River Street Networks | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for 28338 Internet Providers
Based on 297 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for 28338 residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.73 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 76.5% coverage in 28338.
At a national level, based on 4175 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 28338 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 28338, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 28338 Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 28338
Based on data reported by 28338 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 28338. 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 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 | 28338 Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 28338?
Of the providers in 28338, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in 28338 where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across North Carolina or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.23 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in 28338, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 28338
| ISP / Tech Type | 28338 Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | 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 28338?
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 28338 is AT&T.
- 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 28338 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, River Street Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 28338, available to 99.2% 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.