Best Internet Providers in Clinton, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Clinton, NC
Clinton 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 Clinton.
Ranks compare Clinton with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Clinton, NC at a Glance
Clinton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Star Communications
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Brightspeed
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Spectrum
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Fiber
Cable
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 Clinton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Clinton, NC?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Clinton based on 316 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 Clinton?
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 Clinton
How Clinton Compares to Places Its Size
Clinton's report card score is in the top 40% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 20%.
| Measure | Clinton | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Sampson County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.8% | top 6% | 95.9% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,755 Mbps | bottom 27% | 1,337 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.8 | bottom 27% | 5.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 21% | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 14% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 8% | 89% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 13% | 85% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | bottom 21% | 62% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 19% | 71% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $57,056 | bottom 11% | $55,588 | $83,207 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 37% | 14% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 99.8% of homes in Clinton, against 95.9% across Sampson County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Clinton are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,056 (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 Clinton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Clinton?
Star Communications Fiber in Clinton, NC
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Star Communications offers Fiber service to 90.1% of Clinton homes. Across the city, Star Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Clinton, NC
Availability:
75.3%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 75.3% of Clinton homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Clinton, NC
Availability:
37.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 37.4% of Clinton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Clinton?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Clinton, NC
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.2% of Clinton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Clinton, NC
Availability:
75.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
129 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.6% of Clinton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 129 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Clinton, NC
Availability:
68.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.0% of Clinton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Clinton, NC
Availability:
68.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.0% of Clinton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Clinton?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Clinton, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Clinton?
Brightspeed DSL in Clinton, NC
Availability:
62.7%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 62.7% of Clinton homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 40 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Clinton from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Clinton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Clinton has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Clinton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Clinton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28328 | 25,459 | 99.8% | 1,681 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 45/100 |
How Clinton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Clinton that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Salemburg has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Turkey the fewest (96.5%); Clinton has 99.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton (this page) | 19,218 | 99.8% | 1,755 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 47/100 |
| Roseboro | 4,194 | 97.9% | 1,412 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 58/100 |
| Salemburg | 2,611 | 100.0% | 1,001 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 46/100 |
| Turkey | 1,556 | 96.5% | 1,036 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 22/100 |
| Keener | 1,177 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 49/100 |
| Butlers Crossroads | 1,101 | 100.0% | 1,903 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 30/100 |
| Moltonville | 1,048 | 100.0% | 1,844 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Poplar Grove | 682 | 98.2% | 984 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Kitty Fork | 665 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | B- | 39/100 |
| Taylors Bridge | 549 | 100.0% | 1,843 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 26/100 |
| Piney Ridge | 276 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Clinton?
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, Brightspeed 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 Clinton
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Star Communications | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Clinton Internet Providers
Based on 316 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Clinton residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.35 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 68.0% coverage in Clinton.
At a national level, based on 4252 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 Clinton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Clinton, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Clinton Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Star Communications | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed |  (1) |  (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Clinton
Based on data reported by Clinton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Clinton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,783 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 | Clinton Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Star Communications | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed |  (1) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Clinton?
Of the providers in Clinton, customers rate Spectrum the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Clinton 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.
Spectrum is rated 3.02 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Clinton, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Clinton
| ISP / Tech Type | Clinton Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Star Communications | (2) | (3) | (3) | 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 Keener, NC Customer
Star Communications Fiber
February 10, 2026 Everyone I've ever dealt with that is actually at Star has been nice and tried to help, though sometimes they have been completely and utterly useless. My biggest issue is that now the number you call sends you to some Tier 1 techs that in another state and have no access to anything and only walk you through unplugging your router and modem, which is useless 95% of the time, and has never helped me. Lately, since there is a new internet company that is actively competing with them they have improved their speed packages a good bit. I grew up with their internet, and they only in the last few years ran fiber in my parents area, and they would have had DSL until like 2023, if they hadn't bought Starlink internet.
A Keener, NC Customer
Star Communications Fiber
June 15, 2024 Melissa B
Brightspeed DSL
October 04, 2023 BrightSpeed is the only internet provider in my area, so this leaves me with them as the only choice. Their speed caps at 10mgps, which is absolutely not enough in todays technological society. With kids doing online school work, streaming TV and connected devices, our internet is often slow and laggy.
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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Which ISP Should You Choose in Clinton?
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 Clinton is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. 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 Clinton is Spectrum.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Clinton, available to 95.2% 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.