Best Internet Providers in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC
Downtown Fayetteville 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Downtown Fayetteville.
The Best Internet in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC at a Glance
Downtown Fayetteville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Downtown Fayetteville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Downtown Fayetteville 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 Downtown Fayetteville?
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 Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Downtown Fayetteville Compares to the Rest of Fayetteville
Fiber reaches 88.0% of homes in Downtown Fayetteville, against 88.0% across Fayetteville and 84.7% across Cumberland County. Households in Downtown Fayetteville are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $42,396 (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 Downtown Fayetteville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Fayetteville?
Metronet Fiber in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
73.0%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 73.0% of Downtown Fayetteville homes. Across the neighborhood, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
38.5%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,571 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 38.5% of Downtown Fayetteville homes. Across the neighborhood, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,571 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Downtown Fayetteville from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 13.6% of Downtown Fayetteville homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Fayetteville?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Downtown Fayetteville homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Downtown Fayetteville homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Downtown Fayetteville homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 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 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
287 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.5% of Downtown Fayetteville homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 287 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 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Fayetteville?
Spectrum Cable in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.7% of Downtown Fayetteville homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Fayetteville?
Brightspeed DSL in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 92.2% of Downtown Fayetteville homes. Across the neighborhood, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Downtown Fayetteville from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Downtown Fayetteville Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Downtown Fayetteville that have their own pages are all within 53 miles. Among them, Rockfish (Raeford) has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Hillsborough (Raleigh) the fewest (48.8%); Downtown Fayetteville has 88.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fayetteville (this page) | 5,901 | 88.0% | 4,038 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 25/100 |
| West (Raleigh) | 40,733 | 90.3% | 6,843 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 76/100 |
| Southeast (Raleigh) | 31,427 | 95.7% | 7,282 Mbps | 9 | A | 87/100 |
| Southwest Raleigh (Raleigh) | 23,386 | 61.2% | 4,974 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 70/100 |
| South (Raleigh) | 21,553 | 97.2% | 7,333 Mbps | 9.2 | A | 67/100 |
| Hillsborough (Raleigh) | 13,762 | 48.8% | 5,646 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Wade (Raleigh) | 10,987 | 97.0% | 7,370 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 74/100 |
| Central (Raleigh) | 7,242 | 75.3% | 5,413 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 70/100 |
| South Central (Raleigh) | 7,159 | 68.4% | 5,835 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 49/100 |
| North Central (Raleigh) | 5,593 | 80.9% | 6,135 Mbps | 9 | A- | 67/100 |
| Rockfish (Raeford) | 4,676 | 99.3% | 5,107 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Downtown Fayetteville?
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, Metronet 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 Downtown Fayetteville
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Downtown Fayetteville Internet Providers
Based on 316 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Downtown Fayetteville residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.73 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 97.7% coverage in Downtown Fayetteville.
At a national level, based on 4325 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 Downtown Fayetteville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown Fayetteville Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | 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 Downtown Fayetteville
Based on data reported by Downtown Fayetteville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Downtown Fayetteville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 | Downtown Fayetteville Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 Downtown Fayetteville?
Of the providers in Downtown Fayetteville, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Downtown Fayetteville 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. Metronet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Downtown Fayetteville
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown Fayetteville Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | 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 Downtown Fayetteville?
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 Downtown Fayetteville is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. 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 Downtown Fayetteville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Downtown Fayetteville, available to 99.6% 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.