Best Internet Providers in Cycle, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cycle, NC
Cycle has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Cycle.
Ranks compare Cycle with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cycle, NC at a Glance
Cycle Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Zirrus
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
River Street
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 Cycle ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cycle, NC?
Zirrus is the highest-rated internet provider in Cycle based on 299 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cycle?
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 Cycle
How Cycle Compares to Places Its Size
Cycle's report card score is in the top 2% and its connectivity index is in the top 31%.
| Measure | Cycle | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Yadkin County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 98.4% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 6,000 Mbps | top 5% | 5,663 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.5 | top 7% | 7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 40% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | top 14% | 74% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 33% | 71% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $57,811 | bottom 27% | $65,776 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 7% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Cycle, against 98.4% across Yadkin County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Cycle are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,811 (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 Cycle
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cycle?
Zirrus Fiber in Cycle, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
6,000 Mbps
Zirrus offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Cycle homes. Across the city, Zirrus Fiber has speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
River Street Fiber in Cycle, NC
Availability:
49.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 49.6% of Cycle homes. Across the city, River Street 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 Cycle?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cycle, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Cycle 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 Cycle, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Cycle homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Cycle, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Cycle 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 Cycle, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Cycle homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cycle?
Spectrum Cable in Cycle, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Cycle 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 Cycle?
Zirrus DSL in Cycle, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Zirrus offers DSL service to 100.0% of Cycle homes. Across the city, Zirrus DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Cycle by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cycle
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Cycle
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Cycle Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cycle that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Center has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Ronda the fewest (75.1%); Cycle has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle (this page) | 131 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 50/100 |
| Elkin | 9,577 | 96.9% | 1,882 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Hamptonville | 5,623 | 100.0% | 5,963 Mbps | 6.3 | A- | 40/100 |
| Jonesville | 5,454 | 89.6% | 3,309 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 37/100 |
| Roaring River | 2,626 | 99.7% | 999 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Ronda | 2,442 | 75.1% | 1,137 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 47/100 |
| Union Grove | 2,191 | 99.6% | 5,976 Mbps | 4.5 | B+ | 48/100 |
| Center | 1,195 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 6.9 | A | 60/100 |
| Windy Gap | 837 | 99.0% | 2,779 Mbps | 4.4 | B | 43/100 |
| Longtown | 429 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 49/100 |
| Houstonville | 407 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 3.7 | B | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cycle?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Zirrus.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Cycle
| Zirrus | 6,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| River Street Networks | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Cycle Internet Providers
Based on 299 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Zirrus is the best internet service provider for Cycle residents. Zirrus was rated at an average of 4.36 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 100.0% coverage in Cycle.
At a national level, based on 3370 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 Cycle Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cycle, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cycle Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zirrus | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | 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 Cycle
Based on data reported by Cycle ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Zirrus. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Cycle. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,000 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 Zirrus. This indicates Zirrus reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cycle Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zirrus | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 Cycle?
Of the providers in Cycle, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cycle 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. Zirrus is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.27 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cycle, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cycle
| ISP / Tech Type | Cycle Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Zirrus | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | 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 Cycle?
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 Cycle is Zirrus.
- The fastest internet provider should be Zirrus. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Zirrus may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cycle is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Zirrus, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Spectrum, HughesNet, EarthLink, Carolina West Wireless, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Cycle, 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.