Best Internet Providers in Central, Raleigh, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Central, Raleigh, NC
Central has 6 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Central.
Ranks compare Central with the 18 neighborhoods in Raleigh.
The Best Internet in Central, Raleigh, NC at a Glance
Central 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
GFiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Central ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Central, Raleigh, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Central based on 302 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 Central?
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 Central, Raleigh
- 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
- 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
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
How Central Compares to the Rest of Raleigh
Central's report card score is 15th of 18 and its connectivity index is tied 12th of 18.
| Measure | Central | Rank among neighborhoods in Raleigh | Raleigh | Wake County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 75.3% | 14th of 18 | 87.7% | 90.1% | 71.5% | Glenwood (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 5,413 Mbps | 17th of 18 | 5,310 Mbps | 5,947 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Glenwood (7,982 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.3 | 16th of 18 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 7.1 | Five Points (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.6 | 18th of 18 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | South (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 41% | 1st of 18 | 26% | 29% | 15% | Leads; next is North Central (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 12th of 18 | 98% | 98% | 96% | Glenwood and Northeast Raleigh and 3 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 11th of 18 | 95% | 96% | 91% | Five Points and West (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | 10th of 18 | 84% | 86% | 76% | Five Points (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | 9th of 18 | 88% | 90% | 81% | Five Points (96%) |
| Median household income | $74,754 | 13th of 18 | $112,424 | $118,853 | $93,246 | Five Points ($183,806) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 10th of 18 | 17% | 17% | 16% | Hillsborough (47%) |
Fiber reaches 75.3% of homes in Central, against 87.7% across Raleigh and 90.1% across Wake County. Households in Central are smaller than the US average (1.6 people against 2.7); 41% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,754 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Central
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Central?
EarthLink Fiber in Central, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
58.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,734 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 58.9% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,734 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 Central from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Central, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
58.9%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,734 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 58.9% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,734 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 Central from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Google Fiber in Central, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
48.8%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 48.8% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Central, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
20.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 20.7% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Central?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Central, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
85.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
98 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.9% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 98 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 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Central, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
78.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.9% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Central, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
78.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.9% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Central, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
76.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
633 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.8% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 633 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 46 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Central, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Central?
Spectrum Cable in Central, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 80.3% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Central?
EarthLink DSL in Central, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
76.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 76.4% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 36 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Central from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Central, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
76.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 76.4% of Central homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 36 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Central from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Central Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Central that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, Glenwood has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Hillsborough the fewest (48.8%); Central has 75.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central (this page) | 7,242 | 75.3% | 5,413 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Southwest Raleigh | 23,386 | 61.2% | 4,974 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 70/100 |
| South | 21,553 | 97.2% | 7,333 Mbps | 9.2 | A | 67/100 |
| Hillsborough | 13,762 | 48.8% | 5,646 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Wade | 10,987 | 97.0% | 7,370 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 74/100 |
| East Raleigh | 10,787 | 73.8% | 6,119 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Five Points | 10,008 | 98.5% | 7,878 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 84/100 |
| Glenwood | 8,391 | 99.9% | 7,982 Mbps | 9.4 | A+ | 84/100 |
| South Central | 7,159 | 68.4% | 5,835 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 49/100 |
| North Central | 5,593 | 80.9% | 6,135 Mbps | 9 | A- | 67/100 |
| Mordecai | 3,182 | 94.8% | 6,859 Mbps | 9.5 | A | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Central?
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 Central
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Central Internet Providers
Based on 302 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Central 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 89.4% coverage in Central.
At a national level, based on 4278 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 Central Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Central, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Central Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Central
Based on data reported by Central ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Central. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,824 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 | Central Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFiber | (0) |  (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (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 Central?
Of the providers in Central, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Central 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 Central, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Central
| ISP / Tech Type | Central Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (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 Central?
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 Central 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 Central is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Central, available to 89.4% 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.