Best Internet Providers in Bladen County, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bladen County, NC
Bladen County has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Bladen County.
Ranks compare Bladen County with the 100 North Carolina counties.
The Best Internet in Bladen County, NC at a Glance
Bladen County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Star Communications
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Brightspeed
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Spectrum
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Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
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 Bladen County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bladen County, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Bladen County based on 321 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 Bladen 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 Bladen County
- Star Communications - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Focus - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Star Communications - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Bladen County Compares to the Rest of North Carolina
Bladen County's report card score is tied 78th of 100 and its connectivity index is tied 56th of 100.
| Measure | Bladen County | Rank among North Carolina counties | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 79.6% | 46th of 100 | 78.0% | 71.5% | Davie County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 1,269 Mbps | 79th of 100 | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Greene County (8,030 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5 | Tied 88th 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 | 10% | Tied 42nd of 100 | 16% | 15% | Mecklenburg County and Wake County (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | Tied 61st of 100 | 95% | 96% | Carteret County and Dare County and 3 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 85% | Tied 60th of 100 | 91% | 91% | Wake County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | Tied 66th of 100 | 77% | 76% | Wake County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 63% | Tied 87th of 100 | 80% | 81% | Orange County and Wake County (90%) |
| Median household income | $51,618 | 86th of 100 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Union County ($119,553) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 65th of 100 | 16% | 16% | Watauga County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 79.6% of homes in Bladen County, against 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Bladen County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,618 (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 Bladen County Compares to Its Neighbors
Bladen County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Sampson County has the most homes with fiber (95.9%) and Pender County the fewest (71.4%); Bladen County has 79.6%.
Map of Bladen County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Bladen County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bladen County (this page) | 29,606 | 79.6% | 1,269 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Cumberland County | 334,728 | 84.7% | 4,080 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Robeson County | 116,530 | 76.4% | 1,697 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 35/100 |
| Pender County | 60,203 | 71.4% | 2,636 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 65/100 |
| Sampson County | 59,036 | 95.9% | 1,337 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 41/100 |
| Columbus County | 50,623 | 93.6% | 2,916 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 37/100 |
Internet in Bladen County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 44.2% of homes in White Lake to 97.5% in Tar Heel; by ZIP code, from 69.0% in 28433 (Clarkton) to 99.1% in 28399 (White Oak). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Bladen County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | 7,356 | 87.5% | 1,514 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 41/100 |
| Bladenboro | 6,577 | 74.8% | 1,248 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Clarkton | 3,570 | 65.8% | 2,198 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 38/100 |
| White Oak | 2,142 | 97.1% | 974 Mbps | 3 | C | 38/100 |
| Tar Heel | 1,423 | 97.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 45/100 |
| White Lake | 1,053 | 44.2% | 1,095 Mbps | 6 | C | 61/100 |
| Kelly | 876 | 72.7% | 750 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 35/100 |
| Dublin | 831 | 61.9% | 989 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 41/100 |
| Council | 628 | 66.4% | 788 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 23/100 |
| Richardson | 605 | 94.2% | 1,193 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 38/100 |
| East Arcadia | 561 | 88.4% | 890 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 60/100 |
| Rosindale | 503 | 100.0% | 3,441 Mbps | 5.2 | B+ | 21/100 |
| Lagoon | 490 | 76.3% | 990 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Abbottsburg | 474 | 81.0% | 883 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 58/100 |
| Kerr | 372 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Carvers | 157 | 17.2% | 219 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 35/100 |
| Lisbon | 28 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 13/100 |
ZIP codes in Bladen County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28337 (Elizabethtown) | 9,275 | 82.8% | 1,433 Mbps | 6 | B- | 46/100 |
| 28320 (Bladenboro) | 7,956 | 73.7% | 1,203 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 42/100 |
| 28433 (Clarkton) | 4,252 | 69.0% | 2,074 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 36/100 |
| 28399 (White Oak) | 1,864 | 99.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 39/100 |
| 28392 (Tar Heel) | 1,382 | 98.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 47/100 |
| 28434 (Council) | 1,021 | 75.1% | 1,021 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 21/100 |
| 28448 (Kelly) | 940 | 74.0% | 762 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 35/100 |
| 28332 (Dublin) | 286 | 5.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bladen County?
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 Bladen County
| Focus Broadband | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Star Communications | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Bladen County Internet Providers
Based on 321 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Bladen County 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 48.5% coverage in Bladen County.
At a national level, based on 4257 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 Bladen County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bladen County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bladen County 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 | ||
| Star Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bladen County
Based on data reported by Bladen County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Bladen County. 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 | Bladen County 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Star Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bladen County?
Of the providers in Bladen County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bladen 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.
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 Bladen County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bladen County
| ISP / Tech Type | Bladen County 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 | ||
| Star Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Bladen County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bladen County?
Star Communications Fiber in Bladen County, NC
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Star Communications offers Fiber service to 60.4% of Bladen County homes. Across the county, Star Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Bladen County, NC
Availability:
18.6%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 18.6% of Bladen County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Bladen County, NC
Availability:
16.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 16.5% of Bladen County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Focus Fiber in Bladen County, NC
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
2,422 Mbps
Focus Broadband offers Fiber service to 9.0% of Bladen County homes. Across the county, Focus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,422 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 Focus Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bladen County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bladen County, NC
Availability:
77.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.4% of Bladen 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 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bladen County, NC
Availability:
77.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
127 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.4% of Bladen County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 127 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bladen County, NC
Availability:
48.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.5% of Bladen County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bladen County, NC
Availability:
48.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.5% of Bladen County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Bladen County, NC
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Bladen County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bladen County?
Spectrum Cable in Bladen County, NC
Availability:
53.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 53.5% of Bladen County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bladen County?
Brightspeed DSL in Bladen County, NC
Availability:
54.1%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 54.1% of Bladen County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL 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 10, with an average of 3.3 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Bladen County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Star Communications DSL in Bladen County, NC
Availability:
36.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Star Communications offers DSL service to 36.3% of Bladen County homes. Across the county, Star Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
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 Bladen 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 Bladen County 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 Bladen County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bladen County, available to 77.4% 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.