Best Internet Providers in Creston, NC
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Creston, NC
Creston has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Creston.
Ranks compare Creston with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Creston, NC at a Glance
Creston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
SkyLine Membership
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Carolina West
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Creston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Creston, NC?
SkyLine Membership is the best internet provider in Creston based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, SkyLine Membership had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Creston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. SkyLine Membership is an option for 100.00% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Creston?
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 Creston
How Creston Compares to Places Its Size
Creston's report card score is in the top 46% and its connectivity index is in the top 45%.
| Measure | Creston | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Ashe County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 99.6% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | top 31% | 2,087 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.1 | bottom 3% | 4.8 | 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% | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 18% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 87% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | top 16% | 79% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | top 36% | 75% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $49,337 | bottom 9% | $60,340 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 11% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Creston, against 99.6% across Ashe County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Creston are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $49,337 (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 Creston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Creston?
SkyLine Membership Fiber in Creston, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
SkyLine Membership offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Creston homes. Across the city, SkyLine Membership Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Creston?
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Creston, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Creston homes. Across the city, Carolina West 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 Creston, NC
Availability:
12.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.6% of Creston 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Creston?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Creston, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Creston?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Creston, NC.
Internet in Creston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Creston has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Creston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Creston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28615 | 1,946 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.1 | B- | 50/100 |
How Creston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Creston that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 4 of them in Tennessee. Among them, Zionville has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Mountain City, TN the fewest (70.2%); Creston has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston (this page) | 1,686 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.1 | B- | 51/100 |
| Mountain City, TN | 11,711 | 70.2% | 1,810 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 50/100 |
| West Jefferson | 6,513 | 99.4% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Lansing | 2,996 | 99.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 44/100 |
| Zionville | 2,931 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Todd | 2,209 | 95.5% | 1,962 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 57/100 |
| Warrensville | 2,011 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B | 49/100 |
| Trade, TN | 875 | 99.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 48/100 |
| Laurel Bloomery, TN | 515 | 18.2% | 1,130 Mbps | 2.3 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Silver Lake, TN | 452 | 81.6% | 1,440 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Grayson | 196 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2 | B- | 52/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Creston?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from SkyLine Membership.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Creston
| SkyLine Membership | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Creston Internet Providers
Based on 16 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, SkyLine Membership is the best internet service provider for Creston residents. SkyLine Membership was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 345 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, SkyLine Membership is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Creston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Creston, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Creston Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Creston
Based on data reported by Creston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through SkyLine Membership. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Creston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 SkyLine Membership. This indicates SkyLine Membership reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Creston Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Creston?
Of the providers in Creston, customers rate SkyLine Membership the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Creston 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.
SkyLine Membership is rated 3.33 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Creston, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Creston
| ISP / Tech Type | Creston Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Creston?
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 Creston is SkyLine Membership.
- The fastest internet provider should be SkyLine Membership. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, SkyLine Membership may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Creston is SkyLine Membership.
- Viasat, SkyLine Membership, HughesNet, and Carolina West Wireless has the broadest coverage in Creston, 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.