Best Internet Providers in Atkinson, NC
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Atkinson, NC
Atkinson has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Atkinson.
Ranks compare Atkinson with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Atkinson, NC at a Glance
Atkinson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Focus
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Atkinson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Atkinson, NC?
Focus Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Atkinson based on 87 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Atkinson?
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.
How Atkinson Compares to Places Its Size
Atkinson's report card score is in the bottom 41% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 7%.
| Measure | Atkinson | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Pender County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 71.4% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 2,636 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.3 | bottom 3% | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 2% | bottom 3% | 15% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 79% | bottom 13% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 26% | bottom 2% | 74% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 49% | bottom 3% | 80% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $63,249 | bottom 30% | $88,387 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 5% | bottom 3% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Atkinson, against 71.4% across Pender County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Atkinson are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $63,249 (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 Atkinson
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Atkinson?
Focus Fiber in Atkinson, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Focus Broadband offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Atkinson homes. Across the city, Focus 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 Atkinson?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Atkinson, NC
Availability:
77.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.7% of Atkinson homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Atkinson, NC
Availability:
13.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.0% of Atkinson homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Atkinson, NC
Availability:
13.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.0% of Atkinson homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Atkinson, NC
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.6% of Atkinson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Atkinson?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Atkinson, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Atkinson?
EarthLink DSL in Atkinson, NC
Availability:
13.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 13.0% of Atkinson homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Atkinson, NC
Availability:
13.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 13.0% of Atkinson homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Atkinson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Atkinson has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Atkinson
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Atkinson
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28421 | 1,518 | 99.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 22/100 |
How Atkinson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Atkinson that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Wards Corner has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Kelly the fewest (72.7%); Atkinson has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson (this page) | 1,325 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Currie | 1,683 | 100.0% | 1,169 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 13/100 |
| Ivanhoe | 930 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 25/100 |
| Kelly | 876 | 72.7% | 750 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 35/100 |
| Wards Corner | 793 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 10/100 |
| Montague | 430 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 24/100 |
| The Borough | 320 | 100.0% | 2,050 Mbps | 4.5 | B | 24/100 |
| Malpass Corner | 247 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 14/100 |
| Point Caswell | 222 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C | 13/100 |
| Penderlea | 158 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 11/100 |
| Costin | 71 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Atkinson?
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, Focus 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 Atkinson
| Focus Broadband | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Atkinson Internet Providers
Based on 87 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Focus Broadband is the best internet service provider for Atkinson residents. Focus Broadband was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.73 out of 5 stars and 26.0% coverage in Atkinson.
At a national level, based on 2229 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 Atkinson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Atkinson, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Atkinson Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus |  (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Atkinson
Based on data reported by Atkinson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Focus Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Atkinson. 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 | Atkinson Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | 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 Atkinson?
Of the providers in Atkinson, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Atkinson 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. Focus Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.80 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Atkinson, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Atkinson
| ISP / Tech Type | Atkinson Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | 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 Atkinson?
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 Atkinson is Focus.
- The fastest internet provider should be Focus Broadband. 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 Atkinson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Focus Broadband has the broadest coverage in Atkinson, available to 100.0% 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.