Best Internet Providers in Clayton, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Clayton, NC
Clayton 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 Clayton.
Ranks compare Clayton with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Clayton, NC at a Glance
Clayton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Lumos Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Clayton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Clayton, NC?
Lumos Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Clayton based on 339 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Clayton?
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 Clayton
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Clayton Compares to Places Its Size
Clayton's report card score is tied 182nd of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 164th of 749.
| Measure | Clayton | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Johnston County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.8% | 188th of 749 | 79.4% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 4,066 Mbps | 295th of 749 | 3,167 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.5 | Tied 367th of 749 | 7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | Tied 230th of 749 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | Tied 239th of 749 | 15% | 16% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 115th of 749 | 96% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 267th of 749 | 91% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 85% | Tied 158th of 749 | 76% | 77% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | Tied 152nd of 749 | 84% | 80% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $102,580 | 308th of 749 | $92,466 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 214th of 749 | 16% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 92.8% of homes in Clayton, against 79.4% across Johnston County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Clayton are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $102,580 (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 Clayton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Clayton?
Brightspeed Fiber in Clayton, NC
Availability:
75.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,509 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 75.7% of Clayton homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,509 Mbps, with speeds from 940 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Clayton from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lumos Networks Fiber in Clayton, NC
Availability:
56.1%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 56.1% of Clayton homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Clayton, NC
Availability:
30.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 30.8% of Clayton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Clayton, NC
Availability:
16.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 16.9% of Clayton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Clayton, NC
Availability:
16.9%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 16.9% of Clayton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Clayton, NC
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
7,740 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Clayton homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,740 Mbps, with speeds from 2,500 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 Clayton?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Clayton, NC
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
218 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.5% of Clayton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 218 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Clayton, NC
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Clayton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Clayton, NC
Availability:
84.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.1% of Clayton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Clayton, NC
Availability:
84.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.1% of Clayton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Clayton, NC
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.5% of Clayton homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Clayton?
Spectrum Cable in Clayton, NC
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.3% of Clayton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Clayton?
Brightspeed DSL in Clayton, NC
Availability:
76.7%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 76.7% of Clayton homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 62 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Clayton from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Clayton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Clayton has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Clayton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Clayton
How Clayton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Clayton that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Garner has the most homes with fiber (95.9%) and Archer Lodge the fewest (56.5%); Clayton has 92.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton (this page) | 69,883 | 92.8% | 4,066 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 84/100 |
| Garner | 59,052 | 95.9% | 5,955 Mbps | 8.8 | A | 79/100 |
| Knightdale | 33,585 | 86.1% | 3,908 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 83/100 |
| Wendell | 22,187 | 95.6% | 4,878 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 70/100 |
| Smithfield | 21,664 | 78.2% | 3,053 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 57/100 |
| Selma | 16,402 | 62.7% | 3,388 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 57/100 |
| Archer Lodge | 9,460 | 56.5% | 2,727 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 87/100 |
| Wilsons Mills | 4,947 | 76.1% | 2,277 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 87/100 |
| Coats Crossroads | 2,751 | 86.8% | 3,492 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Pine Hurst Park | 126 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 10 | A+ | 91/100 |
| Flowers | 34 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 6 | A- | 58/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Clayton?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Lumos Networks.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Clayton
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Clayton Internet Providers
Based on 339 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Lumos Networks is the best internet service provider for Clayton residents. Lumos Networks was rated at an average of 4.04 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 86.8% coverage in Clayton.
At a national level, based on 4292 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 Clayton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Clayton, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Clayton Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (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 | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (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 Clayton
Based on data reported by Clayton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Clayton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Lumos Networks. This indicates Lumos Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Clayton Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) |  (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 Clayton?
Of the providers in Clayton, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Clayton 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. Lumos Networks is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.87 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Clayton, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Clayton
| ISP / Tech Type | Clayton 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (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 Clayton?
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 Clayton is Lumos Networks.
- The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Lumos Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Clayton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Clayton, available to 99.3% 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.