Best Internet Providers in Drexel, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Drexel, NC
Drexel has 8 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 Drexel.
Ranks compare Drexel with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Drexel, NC at a Glance
Drexel Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Foothills Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Drexel ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Drexel, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Drexel based on 297 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 Drexel?
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 Drexel
- Foothills Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
- River Street - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Drexel Compares to Places Its Size
Drexel's report card score is in the top 9% and its connectivity index is in the top 45%.
| Measure | Drexel | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Burke County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 84.4% | top 43% | 48.4% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,376 Mbps | top 15% | 2,311 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.5 | top 6% | 8.6 | 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 | 10% | top 46% | 7% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 50% | 86% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | top 31% | 69% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 46% | 70% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $62,746 | bottom 29% | $61,628 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 84.4% of homes in Drexel, against 48.4% across Burke County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Drexel are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,746 (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 Drexel
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Drexel?
Foothills Broadband Fiber in Drexel, NC
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Foothills Broadband offers Fiber service to 84.4% of Drexel homes. Across the city, Foothills Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Drexel, NC
Availability:
42.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,911 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 42.7% of Drexel homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,911 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 Drexel from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Drexel, NC
Availability:
42.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
1,911 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 42.7% of Drexel homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,911 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 Drexel from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Drexel, NC
Availability:
10.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 10.6% of Drexel homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Drexel?
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Drexel, NC
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Drexel homes. Across the city, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
River Street Fixed Wireless in Drexel, NC
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
23 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Drexel homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 23 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Drexel, NC
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
233 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.9% of Drexel homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 233 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Drexel, NC
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of Drexel homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Drexel, NC
Availability:
39.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.5% of Drexel homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Drexel, NC
Availability:
39.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.5% of Drexel homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Drexel?
Spectrum Cable in Drexel, NC
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.0% of Drexel homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Drexel?
EarthLink DSL in Drexel, NC
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 50.5% of Drexel homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 40 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Drexel from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Drexel, NC
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 50.5% of Drexel homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 40 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Drexel from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Drexel by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Drexel has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Drexel
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Drexel
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28619 | 537 | 90.1% | 4,605 Mbps | 8 | A- | 55/100 |
How Drexel Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Drexel that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Valdese has the most homes with fiber (97.5%) and Connelly Springs the fewest (11.9%); Drexel has 84.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel (this page) | 1,982 | 84.4% | 4,376 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Morganton | 48,757 | 47.4% | 2,334 Mbps | 9.2 | B | 44/100 |
| Connellys Springs | 9,401 | 32.2% | 1,377 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Valdese | 9,123 | 97.5% | 4,826 Mbps | 8.7 | A | 32/100 |
| Sawmills | 5,535 | 79.4% | 1,809 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 48/100 |
| Gamewell | 4,992 | 37.1% | 1,815 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 45/100 |
| Cajahs Mountain | 3,542 | 59.1% | 1,401 Mbps | 8.6 | B- | 44/100 |
| Connelly Springs | 1,876 | 11.9% | 995 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 19/100 |
| Oak Hill | 1,796 | 42.5% | 977 Mbps | 7.4 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Rutherford College | 1,410 | 90.9% | 4,776 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 46/100 |
| Chesterfield | 67 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | B- | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Drexel?
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, Foothills Broadband 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 Drexel
| Foothills Broadband | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| River Street Networks | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Drexel Internet Providers
Based on 297 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Drexel 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 77.6% coverage in Drexel.
At a national level, based on 4175 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 Drexel Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Drexel, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Drexel Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Foothills Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Drexel
Based on data reported by Drexel ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Foothills Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Drexel. 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.
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 | Drexel 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Foothills Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Drexel?
Of the providers in Drexel, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Drexel 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Drexel, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Drexel
| ISP / Tech Type | Drexel Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Foothills Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
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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 Drexel?
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 Drexel is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Foothills Broadband. 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 Drexel is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Carolina West Wireless has the broadest coverage in Drexel, available to 99.8% 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.