Best Internet Providers in Colon, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Colon, NC
Colon has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Colon.
Ranks compare Colon with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Colon, NC at a Glance
Colon Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Randolph Communications
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 Colon ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Colon, NC?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in Colon based on 305 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 Colon?
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 Colon
How Colon Compares to Places Its Size
Colon's report card score is in the top 16% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.
| Measure | Colon | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Lee County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.4% | top 38% | 58.5% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,258 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.7 | top 6% | 5.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 27% | 7% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 5% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 76% | bottom 16% | 79% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | top 37% | 70% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | bottom 36% | 76% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $58,000 | bottom 27% | $69,602 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 92.4% of homes in Colon, against 58.5% across Lee County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Colon are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,000 (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 Colon
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Colon?
Windstream Fiber in Colon, NC
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 92.4% of Colon homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Randolph Communications Fiber in Colon, NC
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Randolph Communications offers Fiber service to 92.4% of Colon homes. Across the city, Randolph Communications 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 Colon?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Colon, NC
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Colon homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Colon, NC
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Colon homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Colon, NC
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Colon homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Colon, NC
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of Colon homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Colon?
Spectrum Cable in Colon, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Colon homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Colon?
Windstream DSL in Colon, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
192 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 100.0% of Colon homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 192 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Colon from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Colon by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Colon
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Colon
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Colon Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Colon that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Goldston has the most homes with fiber (91.7%) and Moncure the fewest (53.4%); Colon has 92.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colon (this page) | 568 | 92.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 54/100 |
| Sanford | 68,679 | 54.0% | 1,293 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 49/100 |
| Broadway | 8,342 | 65.6% | 1,384 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Moncure | 2,195 | 53.4% | 1,033 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 59/100 |
| Goldston | 1,292 | 91.7% | 1,145 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 17/100 |
| Osgood | 824 | 60.0% | 1,021 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 35/100 |
| Gulf | 646 | 59.6% | 774 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 26/100 |
| Haw Branch | 438 | 96.6% | 1,357 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Corinth | 402 | 50.5% | 635 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 54/100 |
| Merry Oaks | 386 | 84.2% | 1,166 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 65/100 |
| Haywood | 130 | 23.9% | 332 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 40/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Colon?
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, Randolph Communications and Spectrum 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 Colon
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 1,000 |
| Randolph Communications | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Colon Internet Providers
Based on 305 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Colon residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Randolph Communications wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 92.4% coverage in Colon.
At a national level, based on 4275 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 Colon Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Colon, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Colon Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Communications |  (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) |  (6) | (99) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Colon
Based on data reported by Colon ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Randolph Communications and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Colon. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Colon Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Randolph Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Colon?
Of the providers in Colon, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Colon 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. Randolph Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Colon, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Colon
| ISP / Tech Type | Colon Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Randolph Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (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 Colon?
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 Colon is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Randolph Communications and Spectrum. 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 Colon is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Colon, available to 100.0% 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.