11 Best Internet Providers in Chatham County, NC
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Chatham County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,548 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Chatham County Customer Ratings | 11 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Chatham County has 11 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Chatham County.
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Chatham County has 11 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Chatham County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Chatham County, NC for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Chatham County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Chatham County, NC?
Randolph Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Chatham County based on 278 North Carolina customer reviews, and Randolph Communications 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Chatham County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Chatham County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Chatham County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Chatham County Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Randolph Communications |  (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (6) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (3) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed |  (1) | (14) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) |  (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Google Fiber | (0) | (5) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans |
Based on 278 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Randolph Communications is the best internet service provider for Chatham County residents. Randolph Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.83 out of 5 stars and 72.5% coverage in Chatham County.
At a national level, based on 4109 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Randolph Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Chatham County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Chatham County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Randolph Communications. 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 Chatham County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Google Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Randolph Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Chatham County
| ISP / Tech Type | Chatham County Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Randolph Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (6) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (3) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (14) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Google Fiber | (0) | (5) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Chatham County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Chatham County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Randolph Communications. This indicates Randolph Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Chatham County?
North Carolina customers rate Randolph Communications as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Randolph Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Chatham County customers with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Chatham County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Chatham County
| ISP / Tech Type | Chatham County Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Randolph Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (6) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (3) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (14) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Google Fiber | (0) | (5) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Chatham County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Chatham County below, including the metrics used and how Chatham County compares to the rest of North Carolina and nation.
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Chatham County | North Carolina | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Chatham County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 85.38% | 72.63% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 2,548 Mbps | 3,368 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Chatham County. | 5.7 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 22% | 15% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 96% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 89% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 73% | 76% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 74% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Chatham County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Chatham County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Chatham County is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Chatham County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Chatham County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
88% of Chatham County households have an internet connection despite having 99.74% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Chatham County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Chatham County?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
How Much Speed does a Chatham County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Chatham County is 2.5, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Chatham County's average household income is $105,197 which is much higher than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Chatham County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 22% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in North Carolina who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Chatham County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Chatham County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Chatham County?
Brightspeed Fiber in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
35.5%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,896 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 35.5% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,896 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Chatham County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
33.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
3,964 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 33.4% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,964 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 Chatham County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
33.4%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
3,964 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 33.4% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,964 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Chatham County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Randolph Communications Fiber in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
16.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Randolph Communications offers Fiber service to 16.6% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, Randolph Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 12.8% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Google Fiber in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(104)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 7.2% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Chatham County?
Spectrum Cable in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
67.2%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 67.2% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Chatham County?
Brightspeed DSL in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
54.3%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 54.3% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 42 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Chatham County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
24.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 24.5% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 53 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 county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Chatham County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
24.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 24.5% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 53 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 county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Chatham County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Randolph Communications DSL in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Randolph Communications offers DSL service to 2.4% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, Randolph Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
142 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 2.1% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 142 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 40 Mbps throughout the county.
Frontier DSL in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.9% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Chatham County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
82.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.3% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
52.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.4% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
52.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.4% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
34.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.4% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Chatham County, NC
Availability:
33.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.5% of Chatham County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 14 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Chatham County?
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 Chatham County is Randolph Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Randolph Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Chatham County is Randolph Communications.
- HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Chatham County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Chatham County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Chatham County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Chatham County's B ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100