Best Internet Providers in Canton, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Canton, NC
Canton 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Canton.
Ranks compare Canton with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Canton, NC at a Glance
Canton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Skyrunner Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Canton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Canton, NC?
Skyrunner Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Canton based on 299 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Canton?
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 Canton
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zito - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - 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
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
How Canton Compares to Places Its Size
Canton's report card score is in the bottom 43% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 8%.
| Measure | Canton | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Haywood County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 51.8% | bottom 27% | 58.0% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,254 Mbps | bottom 48% | 1,597 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 | 7.8 | top 25% | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 33% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 19% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 23% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 6% | 85% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | bottom 17% | 64% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | bottom 14% | 71% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $59,462 | bottom 14% | $63,858 | $83,207 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 8% | 11% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 51.8% of homes in Canton, against 58.0% across Haywood County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Canton are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,462 (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 Canton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Canton?
EarthLink Fiber in Canton, NC
Availability:
33.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,736 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 33.4% of Canton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,736 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 Canton from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Canton, NC
Availability:
33.4%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,736 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 33.4% of Canton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,736 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 Canton from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Canton, NC
Availability:
15.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 15.3% of Canton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fiber in Canton, NC
Availability:
6.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fiber service to 6.9% of Canton homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Canton?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Canton, NC
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of Canton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Canton, NC
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
113 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.2% of Canton homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 113 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 250, with an average of 55 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Canton, NC
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.5% of Canton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Canton, NC
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.5% of Canton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Canton, NC
Availability:
86.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
259 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.1% of Canton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 259 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Canton, NC
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of Canton homes. Across the city, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Canton?
Spectrum Cable in Canton, NC
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 86.7% of Canton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zito Cable in Canton, NC
Availability:
18.8%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 18.8% of Canton homes. Across the city, Zito Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Canton?
EarthLink DSL in Canton, NC
Availability:
59.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 59.3% of Canton homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Canton, NC
Availability:
59.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 59.3% of Canton homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Canton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Canton has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Canton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Canton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28716 | 17,974 | 55.8% | 2,105 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 37/100 |
How Canton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Canton that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Newfound has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Waynesville the fewest (50.6%); Canton has 51.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton (this page) | 15,836 | 51.8% | 2,254 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 36/100 |
| Candler | 26,734 | 51.1% | 2,791 Mbps | 9.6 | B | 66/100 |
| Waynesville | 20,026 | 50.6% | 1,695 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 40/100 |
| Clyde | 10,184 | 54.4% | 1,066 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 34/100 |
| Worley | 8,143 | 88.1% | 1,012 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 43/100 |
| Newfound | 1,497 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Cove Creek | 820 | 95.0% | 4,147 Mbps | 9.2 | A- | 46/100 |
| Stony Fork | 738 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.9 | C- | 85/100 |
| Lake Junaluska | 711 | 13.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.7 | C | 61/100 |
| Upper Hominy | 641 | 37.6% | 2,504 Mbps | 9.8 | B | 51/100 |
| Cruso | 546 | 62.5% | 985 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 27/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Canton?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Canton
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Zito Media | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Canton Internet Providers
Based on 299 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Skyrunner Internet is the best internet service provider for Canton residents. Skyrunner Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.73 out of 5 stars and 95.2% coverage in Canton.
At a national level, based on 4201 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 Canton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Canton, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Canton Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Zito |  (1) | (2) |  (27) | 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 Canton
Based on data reported by Canton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Canton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,682 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 | Canton Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (1) | (2) | (27) | 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 Canton?
Of the providers in Canton, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Canton 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. Skyrunner Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Canton, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Canton
| ISP / Tech Type | Canton Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (1) | (2) | (27) | 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
A Canton, NC Customer
Starlink Satellite
May 13, 2026 A Canton, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
February 06, 2025 A Canton, NC Customer
Zito Cable
March 09, 2023 Zito media bought out my previous internet service provider, Carolina Mountain Cablevision. Since the switch, the cost has increased, and the service got much worse. My internet goes out intermittently, and is slower than the previous company. Customer service is pretty bad, and they don't respond quickly, if at all.
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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Which ISP Should You Choose in Canton?
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 Canton is Skyrunner Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Canton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Canton, available to 95.3% 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.