Best Internet Providers in Chadbourn, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Chadbourn, NC
Chadbourn has 8 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 Chadbourn.
Ranks compare Chadbourn with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Chadbourn, NC at a Glance
Chadbourn Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Focus
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Chadbourn ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Chadbourn, NC?
Focus Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Chadbourn based on 321 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 Chadbourn?
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 Chadbourn
- Focus - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Star Communications - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
- Star Communications - dsl coverage map
How Chadbourn Compares to Places Its Size
Chadbourn's report card score is in the top 37% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 11%.
| Measure | Chadbourn | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Columbus County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 80.4% | top 47% | 93.6% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,097 Mbps | top 30% | 2,916 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | top 41% | 5.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 13% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 36% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 79% | bottom 13% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | bottom 38% | 64% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 55% | bottom 7% | 64% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $45,404 | bottom 6% | $51,358 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 17% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 80.4% of homes in Chadbourn, against 93.6% across Columbus County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Chadbourn are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $45,404 (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 Chadbourn
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Chadbourn?
Focus Fiber in Chadbourn, NC
Availability:
47.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
2,686 Mbps
Focus Broadband offers Fiber service to 47.0% of Chadbourn homes. Across the city, Focus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,686 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 Focus Fiber.
Brightspeed Fiber in Chadbourn, NC
Availability:
30.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 30.7% of Chadbourn homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Chadbourn, NC
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 10.7% of Chadbourn homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Star Communications Fiber in Chadbourn, NC
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Star Communications offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Chadbourn homes. Across the city, Star Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Chadbourn?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Chadbourn, NC
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
167 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Chadbourn homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 167 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Chadbourn, NC
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Chadbourn homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Chadbourn, NC
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Chadbourn homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Chadbourn, NC
Availability:
55.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.3% of Chadbourn 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Chadbourn, NC
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.3% of Chadbourn homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Chadbourn?
Spectrum Cable in Chadbourn, NC
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 84.8% of Chadbourn homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Chadbourn?
Brightspeed DSL in Chadbourn, NC
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 83.9% of Chadbourn homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 27 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 2.5 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Chadbourn from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Star Communications DSL in Chadbourn, NC
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Star Communications offers DSL service to 2.5% of Chadbourn homes. Across the city, Star Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Chadbourn by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Chadbourn has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Chadbourn
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Chadbourn
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28431 | 6,209 | 80.5% | 2,195 Mbps | 6 | B- | 28/100 |
How Chadbourn Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Chadbourn that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Emerson has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Whiteville the fewest (95.7%); Chadbourn has 80.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadbourn (this page) | 5,500 | 80.4% | 2,097 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 27/100 |
| Whiteville | 15,004 | 95.7% | 2,389 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 44/100 |
| Clarendon | 1,842 | 97.0% | 2,283 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 35/100 |
| Emerson | 1,651 | 99.8% | 4,655 Mbps | 2 | B- | 63/100 |
| Cerro Gordo | 976 | 90.2% | 1,979 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 16/100 |
| Brunswick | 847 | 100.0% | 1,375 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Williamson Crossroads | 462 | 56.9% | 2,016 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 25/100 |
| Wards | 441 | 94.3% | 3,203 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 29/100 |
| Cherry Grove | 427 | 100.0% | 1,272 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 18/100 |
| Hinson Crossroads | 329 | 95.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 20/100 |
| Grist | 56 | 75.0% | 1,626 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Chadbourn?
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, Focus 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 Chadbourn
| Focus Broadband | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Star Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Chadbourn Internet Providers
Based on 321 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Focus Broadband is the best internet service provider for Chadbourn residents. Focus Broadband was rated at an average of 4.00 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 85.1% coverage in Chadbourn.
At a national level, based on 4257 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 Chadbourn Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Chadbourn, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Chadbourn Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Star Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Chadbourn
Based on data reported by Chadbourn ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Focus Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Chadbourn. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,686 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 | Chadbourn Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 | ||
| Star Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Chadbourn?
Of the providers in Chadbourn, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Chadbourn 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. Focus Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.80 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Chadbourn, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Chadbourn
| ISP / Tech Type | Chadbourn Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Star Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | 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 Chadbourn?
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 Chadbourn is Focus.
- The fastest internet provider should be Focus Broadband. 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 Chadbourn is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Chadbourn, available to 99.4% 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.