Best Internet Providers in Carrboro, NC
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Carrboro, NC
Carrboro has 9 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 Carrboro.
Ranks compare Carrboro with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Carrboro, NC at a Glance
Carrboro Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Cable
EarthLink
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AT&T
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GFiber
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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 Carrboro ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carrboro, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Carrboro based on 328 North Carolina customer reviews, and Google Fiber 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 Carrboro?
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 Carrboro
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
How Carrboro Compares to Places Its Size
Carrboro's report card score is in the top 6% and its connectivity index is in the top 27%.
| Measure | Carrboro | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Orange County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.1% | top 35% | 82.5% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 6,795 Mbps | top 11% | 5,731 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 | 9.4 | top 6% | 8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 20% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 28% | top 7% | 26% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 98% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 23% | 93% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 88% | top 10% | 81% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | top 11% | 90% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $107,575 | top 31% | $100,365 | $83,207 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 26% | top 3% | 27% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 92.1% of homes in Carrboro, against 82.5% across Orange County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Carrboro are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 28% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $107,575 (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 Carrboro
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carrboro?
EarthLink Fiber in Carrboro, NC
Availability:
76.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,798 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 76.9% of Carrboro homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,798 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 Carrboro from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Carrboro, NC
Availability:
76.9%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,798 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 76.9% of Carrboro homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,798 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 Carrboro from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Google Fiber in Carrboro, NC
Availability:
76.2%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 76.2% of Carrboro homes. Across the city, Google Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Carrboro, NC
Availability:
22.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 22.4% of Carrboro homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks Fiber in Carrboro, NC
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 3.0% of Carrboro homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Carrboro, NC
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Carrboro homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carrboro?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carrboro, NC
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
236 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.9% of Carrboro homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 236 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carrboro, NC
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Carrboro homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 90 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carrboro, NC
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of Carrboro homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carrboro, NC
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of Carrboro homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Carrboro, NC
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Carrboro homes. Across the city, Google Fiber Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carrboro?
Spectrum Cable in Carrboro, NC
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.5% of Carrboro homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carrboro?
EarthLink DSL in Carrboro, NC
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 93.4% of Carrboro homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 58 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 city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Carrboro from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Carrboro, NC
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 93.4% of Carrboro homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 58 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 city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Carrboro from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Carrboro by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Carrboro has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Carrboro
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Carrboro
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27510 | 14,882 | 89.5% | 6,539 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 67/100 |
How Carrboro Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Carrboro that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Pittsboro has the most homes with fiber (94.3%) and Saxapahaw the fewest (62.7%); Carrboro has 92.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrboro (this page) | 22,354 | 92.1% | 6,795 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 78/100 |
| Chapel Hill metro area | 588,911 | 86.7% | 5,539 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Durham | 312,468 | 90.6% | 6,637 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 75/100 |
| Hillsborough | 29,040 | 92.7% | 4,371 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Pittsboro | 21,408 | 94.3% | 2,351 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Efland | 4,806 | 91.9% | 4,665 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 69/100 |
| Saxapahaw | 1,673 | 62.7% | 3,259 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 67/100 |
| Orange Grove | 681 | 96.8% | 4,839 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 53/100 |
| Fearrington | 565 | 97.3% | 2,169 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 87/100 |
| Bynum | 458 | 100.0% | 3,087 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 77/100 |
| Schley | 284 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 68/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carrboro?
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, Google Fiber 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 Carrboro
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
| Hotwire Communications | 2,500 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Carrboro Internet Providers
Based on 328 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Carrboro 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 98.6% coverage in Carrboro.
At a national level, based on 4321 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Carrboro Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carrboro, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carrboro Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carrboro
Based on data reported by Carrboro ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Carrboro. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,888 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 | Carrboro Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) |  (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Carrboro?
Of the providers in Carrboro, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carrboro 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. Google Fiber is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Carrboro, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carrboro
| ISP / Tech Type | Carrboro Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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
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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 Carrboro?
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 Carrboro is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. 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 Carrboro is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Carrboro, available to 99.8% 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.