Best Internet Providers in Brunswick County, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Brunswick County, NC
Brunswick County has 7 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 Brunswick County.
Ranks compare Brunswick County with the 100 North Carolina counties.
The Best Internet in Brunswick County, NC at a Glance
Brunswick County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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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 Brunswick County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Brunswick County, NC?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Brunswick County based on 304 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 Brunswick 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 Brunswick County
- Focus - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Focus - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Brunswick County Compares to the Rest of North Carolina
Brunswick County's report card score is tied 46th of 100 and its connectivity index is tied 13th of 100.
| Measure | Brunswick County | Rank among North Carolina counties | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 76.1% | 56th of 100 | 78.0% | 71.5% | Davie County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 3,626 Mbps | 21st of 100 | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Greene County (8,030 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.8 | Tied 64th of 100 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Buncombe County (9.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 85th of 100 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Union County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | Tied 10th of 100 | 16% | 15% | Mecklenburg County and Wake County (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 6th of 100 | 95% | 96% | Carteret County and Dare County and 3 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 2nd of 100 | 91% | 91% | Wake County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | Tied 4th of 100 | 77% | 76% | Wake County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | Tied 11th of 100 | 80% | 81% | Orange County and Wake County (90%) |
| Median household income | $81,754 | 17th of 100 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Union County ($119,553) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | Tied 97th of 100 | 16% | 16% | Watauga County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 76.1% of homes in Brunswick County, against 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Brunswick County are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,754 (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 Brunswick County Compares to Its Neighbors
Brunswick County has 4 neighbors, 1 of them in South Carolina. Among them, Columbus County has the most homes with fiber (93.6%) and Pender County the fewest (71.4%); Brunswick County has 76.1%.
Map of Brunswick County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Brunswick County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick County (this page) | 136,693 | 76.1% | 3,626 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 69/100 |
| Horry County, SC | 351,029 | 91.7% | 2,243 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 66/100 |
| New Hanover County | 225,702 | 81.2% | 3,797 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Pender County | 60,203 | 71.4% | 2,636 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 65/100 |
| Columbus County | 50,623 | 93.6% | 2,916 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 37/100 |
Internet in Brunswick County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 15.6% of homes in Longwood to 100.0% in Hooper Hill; by ZIP code, from 33.5% in 28420 (Ash) to 100.0% in 28465 (Oak Island). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Brunswick County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leland | 28,591 | 87.3% | 3,947 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Shallotte | 10,816 | 62.6% | 3,507 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Supply | 10,575 | 26.9% | 1,541 Mbps | 5 | C | 56/100 |
| Southport | 8,959 | 69.2% | 2,726 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 71/100 |
| Oak Island | 8,000 | 96.1% | 4,772 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Winnabow | 7,490 | 82.8% | 2,473 Mbps | 6 | B | 79/100 |
| Ocean Isle Beach | 7,060 | 78.4% | 4,365 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 74/100 |
| Calabash | 6,882 | 72.0% | 3,872 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 67/100 |
| St. James | 6,537 | 99.8% | 5,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Bolivia | 6,269 | 53.4% | 2,734 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 59/100 |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 5,862 | 98.8% | 4,960 Mbps | 4.9 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Sunset Beach | 5,624 | 86.3% | 4,457 Mbps | 5 | B- | 66/100 |
| Carolina Shores | 4,661 | 96.0% | 4,841 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 63/100 |
| Belville | 3,239 | 85.3% | 4,712 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Ash | 2,511 | 50.3% | 3,006 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 62/100 |
| Northwest | 1,988 | 98.1% | 3,099 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Lennon Crossroads | 1,390 | 98.1% | 4,482 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 79/100 |
| Navassa | 1,367 | 77.7% | 3,557 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Varnamtown | 1,280 | 36.8% | 2,472 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 66/100 |
| Hooper Hill | 1,200 | 100.0% | 2,787 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Longwood | 1,042 | 15.6% | 1,855 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 60/100 |
| Holden Beach | 921 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 6 | A- | 76/100 |
| Caswell Beach | 481 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Funston | 456 | 85.3% | 1,949 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 71/100 |
| Town Creek | 384 | 60.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 57/100 |
| Piney Grove | 381 | 62.2% | 2,626 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Sandy Creek | 353 | 96.0% | 3,284 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Grissettown | 336 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Regan | 332 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 56/100 |
| Varnum | 312 | 45.2% | 2,849 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 45/100 |
| Bald Head Island | 268 | 38.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 79/100 |
| Phoenix | 262 | 73.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 46/100 |
| Exum | 202 | 28.7% | 2,109 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 59/100 |
| New Britton | 135 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Makatoka | 94 | 56.4% | 2,957 Mbps | 1.7 | C- | 68/100 |
ZIP codes in Brunswick County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28451 (Leland) | 38,936 | 87.5% | 3,839 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 74/100 |
| 28461 (Southport) | 22,052 | 85.1% | 3,941 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 70/100 |
| 28462 (Supply) | 12,683 | 34.5% | 1,880 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 60/100 |
| 28467 (Calabash) | 11,729 | 82.8% | 4,307 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 67/100 |
| 28470 (Shallotte) | 11,148 | 60.0% | 3,406 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 53/100 |
| 28422 (Bolivia) | 8,223 | 59.9% | 3,071 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 61/100 |
| 28469 (Ocean Isle Beach) | 8,111 | 79.0% | 4,363 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 71/100 |
| 28465 (Oak Island) | 8,024 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 73/100 |
| 28479 (Winnabow) | 6,395 | 82.3% | 2,128 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 79/100 |
| 28468 (Sunset Beach) | 5,140 | 83.4% | 4,335 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 66/100 |
| 28420 (Ash) | 3,538 | 33.5% | 2,333 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 55/100 |
| 28452 (Longwood) | 511 | 16.8% | 2,149 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 64/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Brunswick County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. 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 Brunswick County
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Focus Broadband | 5,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Brunswick County Internet Providers
Based on 304 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Brunswick County residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.35 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 78.8% coverage in Brunswick County.
At a national level, based on 4193 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 Brunswick County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Brunswick County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Brunswick County Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (3) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (4) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Brunswick County
Based on data reported by Brunswick County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Focus Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Brunswick County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,867 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Brunswick County Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (3) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (4) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Brunswick County?
Of the providers in Brunswick County, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Brunswick 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.
EarthLink is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.23 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Brunswick County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Brunswick County
| ISP / Tech Type | Brunswick County Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | (4) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Brunswick County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Brunswick County?
Focus Fiber in Brunswick County, NC
Focus Broadband offers Fiber service to 65.0% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, Focus Fiber has speeds up to 4,763 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. Focus Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Brunswick County from Focus in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in Brunswick County, NC
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 25.7% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,851 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 EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Brunswick County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Brunswick County, NC
AT&T offers Fiber service to 25.7% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 2,851 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 AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Brunswick County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Brunswick County, NC
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 24.4% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Brunswick County, NC
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,083 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Brunswick County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Brunswick County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Brunswick 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 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Brunswick County, NC
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.6% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 188 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Brunswick County, NC
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.9% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 20, with an average of 4.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Brunswick County, NC
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.9% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 20, with an average of 4.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Brunswick County?
Spectrum Cable in Brunswick County, NC
Spectrum offers Cable service to 55.9% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Brunswick County?
EarthLink DSL in Brunswick County, NC
EarthLink offers DSL service to 12.9% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 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 20, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Brunswick County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Brunswick County, NC
AT&T offers DSL service to 12.9% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 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 20, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Brunswick County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
A Oak Island, NC Customer
AT&T Fixed Wireless
September 11, 2025 The internet provider I use is adequate but overall the service in the area is slow and wavering. As there are few to no options for other internet providers, the best option I have is to use AT&T which I already use for my phones. However, given the pricing, it is apparent the connectivity and rate at which my internet runs is unfair. I am expected to pay every month for internet service, yet my internet goes out during the day or runs so slow, that I can’t do anything.
Lisa W
Focus Fiber
July 26, 2025 I chose Focus Broadband as my new service provider because they came by to offer a really good price. I previously had AT&T fiber for about three years. I had no issues with AT&T, but I was paying $55 per month for 300 MPS. Focus Broadband offered me a price of $35 for 500 MPS. How could I refuse? They are a fairly local company. I was interested in getting the same company at my other house in Raleigh, NC, but they are not serving that area yet. So far, I have been very happy with the service and have no issues. There is only one glitch to report however. When the servicemen come to install the fiber, they accidently cut my water line! It became an emergency right away but they were able to fix it within an hour. Mistakes happen. They remedied the issue and all is well! A manager came by to visit me the next day to make sure everything was OK and that the repair was appropriate. I appreciated that they took the time to do a proper follow-up since cutting a water line is a pretty major gaff!
A Winnabow, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
July 22, 2025 A Carolina Shores, NC Customer
Focus Fiber
April 20, 2025 A Shallotte, NC Customer
Focus Fiber
August 29, 2024 I'm currently dissatisfied with my internet. They are the only providers in the area so we are forced to use them, even if they lessen the quality while driving up prices. There are constantly outages everywhere within a 50 mile radius and their customer service skills are less than savory. They charge hidden fees, falsely advertise great service, and still find ways to not only short their customers but their own bottom-rank employees as well.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Brunswick 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 Brunswick County is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Focus Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Brunswick County is EarthLink.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Brunswick County, available to 89.8% 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.
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