Best Internet Providers in Brookford, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Brookford, NC
Brookford 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 Brookford.
Ranks compare Brookford with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Brookford, NC at a Glance
Brookford Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Brookford ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Brookford, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Brookford based on 314 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 Brookford?
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 Brookford
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- River Street - fixed wireless coverage map
How Brookford Compares to Places Its Size
Brookford's report card score is in the top 43% and its connectivity index is in the top 1%.
| Measure | Brookford | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Catawba County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 14.4% | bottom 28% | 43.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 2,124 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.7 | top 6% | 7.8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | top 4% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | top 8% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 5% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 99% | top 2% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 94% | top 1% | 75% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | top 19% | 74% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $114,950 | top 6% | $73,867 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 7% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 14.4% of homes in Brookford, against 43.2% across Catawba County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Brookford are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $114,950 (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 Brookford
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Brookford?
Spectrum Fiber in Brookford, NC
Availability:
14.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 14.4% of Brookford homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Brookford?
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Brookford, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Brookford homes. Across the city, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Brookford, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Brookford homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Brookford, NC
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
167 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Brookford homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 167 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Brookford, NC
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Brookford homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Brookford, NC
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Brookford homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
River Street Fixed Wireless in Brookford, NC
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
13 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.2% of Brookford homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 13 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Brookford?
Spectrum Cable in Brookford, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Brookford homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Brookford?
Brightspeed DSL in Brookford, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 100.0% of Brookford homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Brookford by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Brookford
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Brookford
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Brookford Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Brookford that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, St. Stephens has the most homes with fiber (69.6%) and Long View the fewest (14.6%); Brookford has 14.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookford (this page) | 533 | 14.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.7 | C | 96/100 |
| Hickory | 64,793 | 60.9% | 3,089 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 59/100 |
| Newton | 24,550 | 23.9% | 1,440 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Conover | 23,842 | 23.5% | 1,324 Mbps | 8.2 | C+ | 49/100 |
| St. Stephens | 9,885 | 69.6% | 2,534 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 53/100 |
| Connellys Springs | 9,401 | 32.2% | 1,377 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Long View | 5,274 | 14.6% | 1,184 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Hildebran | 1,935 | 25.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 64/100 |
| Rhodhiss | 1,287 | 45.5% | 1,447 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Plateau | 193 | 23.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.2 | C | 34/100 |
| Startown | 57 | 0.0% | 726 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 56/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Brookford?
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 Brookford
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| River Street Networks | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Brookford Internet Providers
Based on 314 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Brookford 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 88.9% coverage in Brookford.
At a national level, based on 4251 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 Brookford Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Brookford, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Brookford Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| River Street | (0) |  (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Brookford
Based on data reported by Brookford ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Brookford. 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 | Brookford Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Brookford?
Of the providers in Brookford, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Brookford 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 Brookford, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Brookford
| ISP / Tech Type | Brookford Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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
M.L.
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 Brookford?
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 Brookford 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 Brookford is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Spectrum, HughesNet, Carolina West Wireless, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Brookford, 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.