11 Best Internet Providers in Burke County, NC
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Burke County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,732 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Burke County Customer Ratings | 11 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Burke County has 11 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Burke County.
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Burke County has 11 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Burke County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Burke County, NC for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Burke County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Burke County, NC?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Burke County based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Burke County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 49.91% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Burke County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Burke County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Burke County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Burke County Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon |  (1) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (8) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (14) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) |  (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Compas X-Stream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Foothills Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 268 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Burke County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.71 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 86.2% coverage in Burke County.
At a national level, based on 3777 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, River Street Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.81 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Burke County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Burke County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Foothills 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 Burke County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Foothills Broadband | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Compas X-Stream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | 25 Mbps | ||
| River Street Networks | 25 Mbps | ||
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Burke County
| ISP / Tech Type | Burke County Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (8) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (14) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Compas X-Stream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Foothills Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Burke County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Foothills Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Burke County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Burke County?
North Carolina customers rate Verizon as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Burke County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Burke County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Burke County
| ISP / Tech Type | Burke County Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (8) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (14) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Compas X-Stream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Foothills Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Burke County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Burke County below, including the metrics used and how Burke County compares to the rest of North Carolina and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Burke County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 42.68% | 72.63% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,732 Mbps | 3,368 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Burke County. | 7.9 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 7% | 15% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 91% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 89% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 67% | 76% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 67% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Burke County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Burke County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Burke County is high with a score of 41 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Burke County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Burke County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
83% of Burke County households have an internet connection despite having 99.58% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Burke County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Burke County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
How Much Speed does a Burke County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Burke County is 2.4, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Burke County's average household income is $59,713 which is lower than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Burke County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in North Carolina who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Burke County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Burke County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Burke County?
EarthLink Fiber in Burke County, NC
Availability:
19.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
3,935 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 19.7% of Burke County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,935 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 Burke County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Burke County, NC
Availability:
19.7%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
3,935 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 19.7% of Burke County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,935 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Burke County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Foothills Broadband Fiber in Burke County, NC
Availability:
17.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Foothills Broadband offers Fiber service to 17.4% of Burke County homes. Across the county, Foothills Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Burke County, NC
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 8.0% of Burke County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Compas X-Stream Fiber in Burke County, NC
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Compas X-Stream offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Burke County homes. Across the county, Compas X-Stream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Burke County?
Spectrum Cable in Burke County, NC
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 86.5% of Burke County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Compas X-Stream Cable in Burke County, NC
Availability:
22.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Compas X-Stream offers Cable service to 22.5% of Burke County homes. Across the county, Compas X-Stream Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Burke County?
EarthLink DSL in Burke County, NC
Availability:
58.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 58.5% of Burke County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 56 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Burke County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Burke County, NC
Availability:
58.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 58.5% of Burke County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 56 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Burke County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Burke County, NC
Availability:
32.6%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 32.6% of Burke County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Burke County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Burke County, NC
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.4% of Burke 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 70 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 county.
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Burke County, NC
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% of Burke County homes. Across the county, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Burke County, NC
Availability:
75.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.9% of Burke County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Burke County, NC
Availability:
75.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.9% of Burke County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the county.
River Street Fixed Wireless in Burke County, NC
Availability:
59.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.5% of Burke County homes. Across the county, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 18 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 2.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Burke County, NC
Availability:
49.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.9% of Burke County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Burke County, NC
Availability:
25.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.0% of Burke County homes. Across the county, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Burke 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 Burke County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Foothills Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Burke County is Verizon.
- T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Burke County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Burke County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Burke County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Burke County's B- ISP Report Card and 41 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100