Best Internet Providers in Colfax, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Colfax, NC
Colfax 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 Colfax.
Ranks compare Colfax with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Colfax, NC at a Glance
Colfax Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Lumos Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Colfax ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Colfax, NC?
Lumos Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Colfax based on 331 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 Colfax?
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 Colfax
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Colfax Compares to Places Its Size
Colfax's report card score is in the top 21% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.
| Measure | Colfax | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Guilford County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 72.0% | bottom 48% | 81.7% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Download speed for most homes | 3,577 Mbps | top 19% | 4,047 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.4 | top 15% | 7.4 | 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% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 34% | 14% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 39% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | top 12% | 77% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | top 11% | 80% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $95,588 | top 23% | $79,287 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 21% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 72.0% of homes in Colfax, against 81.7% across Guilford County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Colfax are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $95,588 (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 Colfax
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Colfax?
Lumos Networks Fiber in Colfax, NC
Availability:
63.5%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 63.5% of Colfax 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 Colfax, NC
Availability:
37.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 37.1% of Colfax homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Colfax, NC
Availability:
24.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,092 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 24.2% of Colfax homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,092 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 Colfax from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Colfax, NC
Availability:
24.2%
Customer Rating:
(535)
Avg. Download Speed
1,092 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 24.2% of Colfax homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,092 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 Colfax from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed Fiber in Colfax, NC
Availability:
21.9%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 21.9% of Colfax homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Colfax?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Colfax, NC
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(337)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of Colfax homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 82 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Colfax, NC
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(360)
Avg. Download Speed
197 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of Colfax homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 197 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Colfax, NC
Availability:
72.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.9% of Colfax homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Colfax, NC
Availability:
72.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.9% of Colfax homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Colfax, NC
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.5% of Colfax homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Colfax?
Spectrum Cable in Colfax, NC
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(1730)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.5% of Colfax homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Colfax?
Brightspeed DSL in Colfax, NC
Availability:
43.9%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 43.9% of Colfax homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Colfax from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Colfax, NC
Availability:
43.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 43.7% of Colfax homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 48 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Colfax from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Colfax, NC
Availability:
43.7%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 43.7% of Colfax homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 48 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Colfax from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Colfax by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Colfax has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Colfax
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Colfax
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27235 | 4,991 | 69.3% | 3,347 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 63/100 |
How Colfax Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Colfax that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, High Point has the most homes with fiber (94.4%) and Belews Creek the fewest (0.9%); Colfax has 72.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax (this page) | 5,043 | 72.0% | 3,577 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 64/100 |
| Greensboro metro area | 776,566 | 82.0% | 3,680 Mbps | 7 | B | 59/100 |
| High Point | 114,657 | 94.4% | 4,860 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Kernersville | 56,000 | 86.9% | 3,833 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Jamestown | 17,757 | 93.5% | 4,707 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Summerfield | 16,967 | 69.2% | 2,732 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 84/100 |
| Walkertown | 10,647 | 68.1% | 3,432 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 78/100 |
| Stokesdale | 9,837 | 55.4% | 2,506 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 61/100 |
| Oak Ridge | 8,802 | 85.6% | 4,197 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Belews Creek | 3,232 | 0.9% | 1,034 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 67/100 |
| Wallburg | 3,051 | 48.4% | 2,749 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Colfax?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Colfax, the fastest internet in the city comes from Lumos Networks.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Colfax
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Colfax Internet Providers
Based on 331 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Lumos Networks is the best internet service provider for Colfax 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 3.74 out of 5 stars and 76.9% coverage in Colfax.
At a national level, based on 4244 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Colfax Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Colfax, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Colfax Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (58) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (810) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (212) | (1938) | 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 Colfax
Based on data reported by Colfax 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 Colfax. 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 in the city 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 | Colfax Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (58) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (212) | (1938) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (810) | 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 Colfax?
North Carolina customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in the 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.17 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Lumos Networks is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Colfax customers with an average price rating of 3.87 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Colfax, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Colfax
| ISP / Tech Type | Colfax Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (810) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (58) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (212) | (1938) | 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 Colfax?
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 Colfax 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 Colfax is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Colfax, available to 99.5% 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.