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Best Internet Providers in Bath, NC

All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Bath has 6 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Bath.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber88.0%Beaufort County 79.7%top 39%
Average top speed1,316 MbpsBeaufort County 1,448 Mbpsbottom 47%
Providers63.1 at a typical addressbottom 9%
Homes with internet83%Beaufort County 87%bottom 24%
ISP Report CardCscore 43 of 100bottom 35%
Connectivity index44/100Beaufort County 47/100bottom 44%

Ranks compare Bath with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Bath, NC at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Bath ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestRiver Street NetworksUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 3.77 out of 5 by its customers, available to 52.08% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Bath Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Brightspeed

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

85.0%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(76)

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1-888-787-8580 Price: $65.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bath.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bath residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

31.6%

1,992 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.8 of 5 stars

(31)

DSL

76.2%

45 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

Fixed Wireless

2.4%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

River Street

River Street logo

Availability:

98.8%

Customer Rating:

2.0 of 5 stars

(2)

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Price: $65.00 - $110.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bath.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bath residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

71.5%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 1.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Cable

40.1%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Fixed Wireless

3.2%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

Wireless: 3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

52.1%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bath.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bath residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

52.1%

27 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

13.9%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bath.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bath residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

13.9%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

13.9%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bath.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bath residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

13.9%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

3.0%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: Starting at $49.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bath.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bath residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

3.0%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Bath residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Bath ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bath, NC?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Bath based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Bath, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 52.08% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bath?

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.

Bath, NC map of internet availability

How Bath Compares to Places Its Size

Bath's report card score is in the bottom 35% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 44%.

Cscore 43 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 35%
44/100Beaufort County 47/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 44%
Measure Bath Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people Beaufort County North Carolina US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 88.0% top 39% 79.7% 78.0% 71.5% 1,056 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 1,316 Mbps bottom 47% 1,448 Mbps 3,577 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 3.1 bottom 9% 5.1 7.3 7.1 McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.2 bottom 17% 2.3 2.5 2.7 St. George, GA (6.2)
Workers who work from home 12% top 34% 10% 16% 15% Indian Springs, NV (76%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 90% bottom 23% 90% 95% 96% 515 places at 100%
Homes with internet 83% bottom 24% 87% 91% 91% 115 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 74% top 31% 74% 77% 76% Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%)
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 78% top 40% 74% 80% 81% 12 places at 100%
Median household income $91,786 top 26% $63,390 $83,207 $93,246 16 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 12% bottom 47% 11% 16% 16% University Park, PA (95%)

Fiber reaches 88.0% of homes in Bath, against 79.7% across Beaufort County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Bath are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $91,786 (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 Bath

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bath?

River Street Fiber in Bath, NC

River Street logo

Availability:

71.5%

Customer Rating:

1.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 71.5% of Bath homes. Across the city, River Street Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for River Street Fiber. River Street Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Bath from River Street in terms of customer satisfaction.

Brightspeed Fiber in Bath, NC

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

31.6%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(31)

Avg. Download Speed

1,992 Mbps

Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 31.6% of Bath homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,992 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 Bath from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bath?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bath, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

52.1%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

27 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.1% of Bath homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Bath from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bath, NC

EarthLink logo

Availability:

13.9%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.9% of Bath homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Bath from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bath, NC

AT&T logo

Availability:

13.9%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.9% of Bath homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Bath from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

River Street Fixed Wireless in Bath, NC

River Street logo

Availability:

3.2%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.2% of Bath homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. River Street Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Bath from River Street in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bath, NC

Verizon logo

Availability:

3.0%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of Bath homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 6.0, with an average of 6.0 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Bath from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Bath, NC

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

2.4%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Bath homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Bath from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bath?

River Street Cable in Bath, NC

River Street logo

Availability:

40.1%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

River Street Networks offers Cable service to 40.1% of Bath homes. Across the city, River Street Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for River Street Cable. River Street Cable is rated other types of internet service available in Bath from River Street in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bath?

Brightspeed DSL in Bath, NC

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

76.2%

Customer Rating:

2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

Avg. Download Speed

45 Mbps

Brightspeed offers DSL service to 76.2% of Bath homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 45 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Bath from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Bath by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Bath has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Bath

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Bath

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
278082,324 87.1%1,283 Mbps3.3C48/100

How Bath Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Bath that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Yeatesville has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Bayview the fewest (9.6%); Bath has 88.0%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Bath (this page)1,776 88.0%1,316 Mbps3.1C44/100
Pinetown1,224 98.9%1,017 Mbps3.3C+64/100
Ransomville452 100.0%1,000 Mbps3C+60/100
Camp Leach411 100.0%1,000 Mbps6B66/100
Winsteadville367 100.0%1,000 Mbps4.6B-65/100
Yeatesville358 100.0%1,000 Mbps5.4B-86/100
Everetts Crossroads252 100.0%1,000 Mbps3C+46/100
Core Point223 100.0%1,439 Mbps4.5B-32/100
Bayview94 9.6%1,000 Mbps3.3D52/100
Gaylord88 100.0%1,534 Mbps2.9B-41/100
Bonnerton33 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.4C+22/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bath?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, River Street 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 Bath

Max Advertised Speed in Bath, NC
Brightspeed2,000
River Street Networks1,000
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25
AT&T25
EarthLink25
Verizon25

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Customer Ratings for Bath Internet Providers

Based on 100 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Bath residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.77 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. River Street Networks wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 98.8% coverage in Bath.

At a national level, based on 2302 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 Bath Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bath, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeBath OverallNorth Carolina OverallNational OverallFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (59)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (13)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (9)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
River StreetNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)2 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (17)3 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bath

Based on data reported by Bath ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through River Street Networks. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Bath. 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeBath SpeedNorth Carolina SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (59)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (13)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (9)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
River StreetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (17)3 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bath?

Of the providers in Bath, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bath 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. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.35 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Bath, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Bath

ISP / Tech TypeBath AffordabilityNorth Carolina AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (13)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (9)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (59)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
River StreetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)2 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (17)3.5 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

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Spectrum Cable

2 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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Ripple Fiber

2 of 5 stars November 01, 2026

Constant outages with customer service associates that barely know anything about the product

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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AT&T Fiber

1 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Spectrum

2 of 5 stars October 26, 2026

Declining since an optic company came into our housing area in zip 28110. We are displeased and considering alternatives.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 2 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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Brightspeed

1 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bath?

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 Bath is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be River Street Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Bath is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, River Street Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bath, available to 98.8% 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.