Best Internet Providers in Cary, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cary, NC
Cary has 7 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 Cary.
Ranks compare Cary with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cary, NC at a Glance
Cary Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
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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 Cary ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cary, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Cary based on 305 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 Cary?
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 Cary
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Cary Compares to Places Its Size
Cary's report card score is tied 10th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 22nd of 305.
| Measure | Cary | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Wake County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.1% | 43rd of 305 | 90.1% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 7,369 Mbps | 16th of 305 | 5,947 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9 | Tied 44th of 305 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 127th of 305 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 36% | Tied 2nd of 305 | 29% | 16% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 1st of 305 | 98% | 95% | 96% | Tied with 45 other places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | Tied 11th of 305 | 96% | 91% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 90% | Tied 5th of 305 | 86% | 77% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 94% | Tied 4th of 305 | 90% | 80% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $146,669 | 13th of 305 | $118,853 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 146th of 305 | 17% | 16% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 95.1% of homes in Cary, against 90.1% across Wake County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Cary are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 36% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $146,669 (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 Cary
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cary?
EarthLink Fiber in Cary, NC
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,402 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 91.1% of Cary homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,402 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 Cary from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Cary, NC
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,402 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 91.1% of Cary homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,402 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 Cary from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Google Fiber in Cary, NC
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
7,900 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 89.9% of Cary homes. Across the city, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,900 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Google Fiber.
Spectrum Fiber in Cary, NC
Availability:
10.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 10.3% of Cary homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Cary, NC
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
3,569 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Cary homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,569 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 Cary?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cary, NC
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
204 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Cary homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 204 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cary, NC
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of Cary homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cary, NC
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of Cary homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cary, NC
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of Cary homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cary?
Spectrum Cable in Cary, NC
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.7% of Cary homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cary?
EarthLink DSL in Cary, NC
Availability:
66.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 66.4% of Cary homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 55 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Cary from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Cary, NC
Availability:
66.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 66.4% of Cary homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 55 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Cary from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Cary by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 90.4% of homes in 27518 to 97.6% in 27519. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cary
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Cary
How Cary Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cary that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Apex has the most homes with fiber (96.3%) and Fuquay-Varina the fewest (81.4%); Cary has 95.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cary (this page) | 161,953 | 95.1% | 7,369 Mbps | 9 | A | 90/100 |
| Raleigh metro area | 1,413,982 | 87.7% | 5,310 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 83/100 |
| Durham | 312,468 | 90.6% | 6,637 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 75/100 |
| Apex | 88,749 | 96.3% | 6,463 Mbps | 9 | A | 93/100 |
| Fuquay-Varina | 54,576 | 81.4% | 1,769 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 85/100 |
| Holly Springs | 48,724 | 94.2% | 4,938 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 95/100 |
| Morrisville | 43,722 | 94.7% | 7,394 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 88/100 |
| New Hill | 3,536 | 93.1% | 5,360 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 97/100 |
| Fearrington | 565 | 97.3% | 2,169 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 87/100 |
| Hollemans Crossroads | 425 | 74.6% | 770 Mbps | 7.6 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Pine Hurst Park | 126 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 10 | A+ | 91/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cary?
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, 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 Cary
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Cary. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Cary Internet Providers
Based on 305 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Cary 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 99.5% coverage in Cary.
At a national level, based on 4293 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 Cary Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cary, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cary Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (2) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | 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 | (4) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cary
Based on data reported by Cary 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 Cary. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,886 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 | Cary Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (4) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | 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 Cary?
Of the providers in Cary, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cary 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.
AT&T is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cary, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cary
| ISP / Tech Type | Cary Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | 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 | (4) | (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
A Cary, NC Customer
AT&T Fixed Wireless
June 01, 2026 I honestly really enjoy AT&T. I have never had an outage as long as I have been using them, and any issues that come up are easy to fix. It's easy to troubleshoot and the app is straightforward. I like that it blocks advertisements and websites that it identifies as being malicious. The only issue I have is that I'd prefer if my location had a fiber internet option, because I consider that even more reliable and even easier to troubleshoot, but as of now I don't have that option.
A Cary, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
December 15, 2025 Spectrum has been fairly reliable in our area. I'm part of a neighborhood chat group and often see folks post of internet outages with other provides such as AT&T and Google Fiber. I've only experienced 2-3 outages in the 6 years we've used Spectrum at our home.
A Cary, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 14, 2023 A Cary, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 03, 2023 A Cary, NC Customer
AT&T Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Cary?
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 Cary is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. 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 Cary is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cary, available to 99.7% 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.