Best Internet Providers in Alamance County, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Alamance County, NC
Alamance County 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Alamance County.
Ranks compare Alamance County with the 100 North Carolina counties.
The Best Internet in Alamance County, NC at a Glance
Alamance County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Lumos Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Alamance County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Alamance County, NC?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Alamance County based on 339 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 Alamance County?
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 Alamance County
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Randolph Communications - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Alamance County Compares to the Rest of North Carolina
Alamance County's report card score is tied 9th of 100 and its connectivity index is tied 27th of 100.
| Measure | Alamance County | Rank among North Carolina counties | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 81.8% | Tied 36th of 100 | 78.0% | 71.5% | Davie County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 3,963 Mbps | 16th of 100 | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Greene County (8,030 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.7 | Tied 15th of 100 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Buncombe County (9.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 26th of 100 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Union County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | Tied 32nd of 100 | 16% | 15% | Mecklenburg County and Wake County (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 21st of 100 | 95% | 96% | Carteret County and Dare County and 3 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 25th of 100 | 91% | 91% | Wake County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | Tied 23rd of 100 | 77% | 76% | Wake County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | Tied 29th of 100 | 80% | 81% | Orange County and Wake County (90%) |
| Median household income | $70,887 | 34th of 100 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Union County ($119,553) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 13th of 100 | 16% | 16% | Watauga County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 81.8% of homes in Alamance County, against 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Alamance County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,887 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Alamance County Compares to Its Neighbors
Alamance County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Randolph County has the most homes with fiber (93.2%) and Rockingham County the fewest (66.3%); Alamance County has 81.8%.
Map of Alamance County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Alamance County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance County (this page) | 171,415 | 81.8% | 3,963 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Guilford County | 541,299 | 81.7% | 4,047 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Orange County | 148,696 | 82.5% | 5,731 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Randolph County | 144,171 | 93.2% | 3,715 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 52/100 |
| Rockingham County | 91,096 | 66.3% | 1,494 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Chatham County | 76,285 | 91.2% | 2,641 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 65/100 |
| Caswell County | 22,736 | 83.5% | 1,198 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 36/100 |
Internet in Alamance County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 49.4% of homes in Elon to 100.0% in Alamance; by ZIP code, from 60.1% in 27244 (Elon) to 87.3% in 27215 (Burlington). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Alamance County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 72,975 | 87.1% | 4,131 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Mebane | 30,834 | 84.7% | 3,963 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Graham | 28,658 | 85.7% | 4,203 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Elon | 10,409 | 49.4% | 3,123 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 83/100 |
| Haw River | 7,881 | 65.7% | 2,859 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 68/100 |
| Elon College | 7,585 | 74.6% | 3,161 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 58/100 |
| Snow Camp | 6,594 | 60.8% | 2,988 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 62/100 |
| Green Level | 3,602 | 84.7% | 4,389 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 52/100 |
| Swepsonville | 3,347 | 96.0% | 4,711 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 66/100 |
| Saxapahaw | 1,673 | 62.7% | 3,259 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 67/100 |
| Alamance | 1,104 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 83/100 |
| Ossipee | 954 | 41.7% | 1,771 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Carr | 736 | 100.0% | 2,533 Mbps | 5.2 | B+ | 46/100 |
| McCray | 604 | 100.0% | 4,245 Mbps | 7.7 | A | 40/100 |
| Glen Raven | 580 | 100.0% | 6,660 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 66/100 |
| Bellemont | 541 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 79/100 |
ZIP codes in Alamance County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27215 (Burlington) | 44,521 | 87.3% | 4,161 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 61/100 |
| 27217 (Burlington) | 39,194 | 85.7% | 4,048 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 52/100 |
| 27302 (Mebane) | 33,256 | 85.7% | 3,945 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 68/100 |
| 27253 (Graham) | 32,626 | 82.3% | 4,050 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 60/100 |
| 27244 (Elon) | 16,830 | 60.1% | 3,104 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 76/100 |
| 27258 (Haw River) | 7,180 | 76.9% | 3,220 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 68/100 |
| 27349 (Snow Camp) | 6,110 | 63.1% | 3,103 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 62/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Alamance County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Lumos Networks 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 Alamance County
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Randolph Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Alamance County Internet Providers
Based on 339 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Alamance County residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.35 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 90.7% coverage in Alamance County.
At a national level, based on 4280 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 Alamance County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Alamance County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alamance County Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (3) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed |  (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Randolph Communications | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Alamance County
Based on data reported by Alamance County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Alamance County. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alamance County Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum |  (3) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Randolph Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Alamance County?
Of the providers in Alamance County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Alamance County 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.
AT&T is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Alamance County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Alamance County
| ISP / Tech Type | Alamance County Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Randolph Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Alamance County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Alamance County?
EarthLink Fiber in Alamance County, NC
Availability:
50.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,467 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 50.3% of Alamance County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,467 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 Alamance County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Alamance County, NC
Availability:
50.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,467 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 50.3% of Alamance County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,467 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 Alamance County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lumos Networks Fiber in Alamance County, NC
Availability:
49.8%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 49.8% of Alamance County homes. Across the county, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Alamance County, NC
Availability:
17.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 17.9% of Alamance County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Alamance County, NC
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,905 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 6.3% of Alamance County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,905 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Alamance County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Randolph Communications Fiber in Alamance County, NC
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Randolph Communications offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Alamance County homes. Across the county, Randolph Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Alamance County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Alamance County, NC
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.1% of Alamance County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Alamance County, NC
Availability:
90.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
233 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.9% of Alamance County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 233 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Alamance County, NC
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.7% of Alamance County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Alamance County, NC
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.7% of Alamance County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Alamance County?
Spectrum Cable in Alamance County, NC
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 96.4% of Alamance County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Alamance County?
EarthLink DSL in Alamance County, NC
Availability:
59.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 59.7% of Alamance County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 41 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Alamance County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Alamance County, NC
Availability:
59.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 59.7% of Alamance County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 41 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Alamance County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Alamance County, NC
Availability:
15.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 15.4% of Alamance County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 39 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 10, with an average of 3.8 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Alamance County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
A Burlington, NC Customer
AT&T Fiber
May 12, 2023 We have been extremely happy with AT&T Fiber internet. There is no discernable slowing of service, and we have had zero outages. The best part to me, however, is that existing customers with a history of paying their bill on-time qualify for the same rates as new customers. I do wish that the service was a little cheaper, but the pricing is competitive with other companies. I would consider AT&T for home internet as well as phone service.
CG
Spectrum Cable
March 10, 2023 Spectrum is a very good Internet service provider. I do wish that the price would decrease or that they would offer promotional prices on Internet.
Eric M.
Spectrum Cable
February 19, 2023 I have had cable my entire life and cannot part with it. Spectrum has been an amazing company to work with and has provided me great service for years. I really like the bundle package with phone, internet, and tv.
A Burlington, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
January 28, 2023 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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Alamance County?
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 Alamance County is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Alamance County is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Alamance County, available to 97.7% 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.