Best Internet Providers in Benson, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Benson, NC
Benson 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Benson.
Ranks compare Benson with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Benson, NC at a Glance
Benson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Benson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Benson, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Benson 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 Benson?
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 Benson
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Benson Compares to Places Its Size
Benson's report card score is in the bottom 39% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 24%.
| Measure | Benson | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Johnston County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 82.5% | top 50% | 79.4% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,760 Mbps | bottom 28% | 3,167 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | bottom 45% | 7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 47% | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 40% | 15% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | bottom 32% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 25% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | bottom 16% | 76% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | bottom 30% | 84% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $77,223 | bottom 38% | $92,466 | $83,207 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 49% | 16% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 82.5% of homes in Benson, against 79.4% across Johnston County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Benson are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $77,223 (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 Benson
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Benson?
Brightspeed Fiber in Benson, NC
Availability:
64.0%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,624 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 64.0% of Benson homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,624 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 Benson from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Benson, NC
Availability:
43.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 43.9% of Benson homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks Fiber in Benson, NC
Availability:
12.0%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 12.0% of Benson homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Benson, NC
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Benson homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Benson?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Benson, NC
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
238 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.9% of Benson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 238 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 city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Benson, NC
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of Benson homes. Across the city, 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Benson, NC
Availability:
77.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.9% of Benson homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Benson, NC
Availability:
77.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.9% of Benson homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Benson, NC
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.5% of Benson homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Benson?
Spectrum Cable in Benson, NC
Availability:
68.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 68.7% of Benson homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Benson?
Brightspeed DSL in Benson, NC
Availability:
87.1%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 87.1% of Benson homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Benson from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Benson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Benson has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Benson
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Benson
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27504 | 16,553 | 78.2% | 1,685 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 52/100 |
How Benson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Benson that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Dunn has the most homes with fiber (89.3%) and Hardee Cross Roads the fewest (35.0%); Benson has 82.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson (this page) | 14,911 | 82.5% | 1,760 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 50/100 |
| Dunn | 18,680 | 89.3% | 2,774 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Angier | 18,390 | 62.1% | 2,092 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 65/100 |
| Four Oaks | 12,800 | 72.1% | 1,204 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Coats | 7,158 | 59.8% | 1,559 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Erwin | 7,113 | 82.2% | 2,379 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 34/100 |
| Coats Crossroads | 2,751 | 86.8% | 3,492 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Hardee Cross Roads | 1,846 | 35.0% | 1,075 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 56/100 |
| Peacocks Crossroads | 1,215 | 73.7% | 943 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 28/100 |
| Buies Creek | 165 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Flowers | 34 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 6 | A- | 58/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Benson?
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, Brightspeed 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 Benson
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications | 2,500 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| 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 Benson Internet Providers
Based on 339 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Benson 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 77.9% coverage in Benson.
At a national level, based on 4292 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 Benson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Benson, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Benson Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed |  (1) |  (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Benson
Based on data reported by Benson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Benson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,061 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 | Benson Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) |  (3) | (15) | 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Benson?
Of the providers in Benson, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Benson 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 Benson, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Benson
| ISP / Tech Type | Benson Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (17) | (76) | 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 Benson?
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 Benson is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. 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 Benson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Benson, available to 99.4% 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.