Best Internet Providers in Dudley, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dudley, NC
Dudley has 6 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 Dudley.
Ranks compare Dudley with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Dudley, NC at a Glance
Dudley Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Dudley ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dudley, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Dudley based on 319 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 Dudley?
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 Dudley
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Dudley Compares to Places Its Size
Dudley's report card score is in the bottom 14% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 41%.
| Measure | Dudley | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Wayne County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 24.9% | bottom 15% | 65.7% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,443 Mbps | bottom 19% | 3,493 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.8 | bottom 27% | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 11% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 14% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | bottom 32% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | bottom 37% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | bottom 39% | 74% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 65% | bottom 11% | 72% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $52,652 | bottom 7% | $64,120 | $83,207 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 19% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 24.9% of homes in Dudley, against 65.7% across Wayne County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Dudley are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $52,652 (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 Dudley
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dudley?
EarthLink Fiber in Dudley, NC
Availability:
20.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,458 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 20.3% of Dudley homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,458 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 Dudley from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Dudley, NC
Availability:
20.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
2,458 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 20.3% of Dudley homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 2,458 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 Dudley from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lumos Networks Fiber in Dudley, NC
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 7.3% of Dudley homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Dudley, NC
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.9% of Dudley homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dudley?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dudley, NC
Availability:
90.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.5% of Dudley homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dudley, NC
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
148 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Dudley homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 148 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dudley, NC
Availability:
76.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.1% of Dudley homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dudley, NC
Availability:
76.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.1% of Dudley homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dudley?
Spectrum Cable in Dudley, NC
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.6% of Dudley homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dudley?
EarthLink DSL in Dudley, NC
Availability:
48.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 48.5% of Dudley homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 45 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Dudley from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Dudley, NC
Availability:
48.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 48.5% of Dudley homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 45 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Dudley from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Dudley by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Dudley has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Dudley
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Dudley
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28333 | 10,527 | 23.6% | 1,406 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 60/100 |
How Dudley Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Dudley that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Walnut Creek has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Hopewell the fewest (20.0%); Dudley has 24.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley (this page) | 10,200 | 24.9% | 1,443 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 60/100 |
| Goldsboro | 63,136 | 80.7% | 4,322 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Mount Olive | 11,289 | 64.8% | 1,995 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 28/100 |
| Seven Springs | 4,586 | 65.2% | 2,580 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 35/100 |
| Hopewell | 1,717 | 20.0% | 1,374 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 49/100 |
| Grantham | 1,672 | 31.6% | 1,777 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 39/100 |
| Stevens Mill | 1,410 | 77.6% | 4,049 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 48/100 |
| Walnut Creek | 1,361 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 89/100 |
| Calypso | 921 | 35.5% | 1,185 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 16/100 |
| Belfast | 684 | 98.1% | 4,924 Mbps | 8.9 | A | 61/100 |
| Indian Springs | 610 | 40.2% | 2,607 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 76/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dudley?
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, 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 Dudley
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Dudley Internet Providers
Based on 319 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Dudley 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 86.6% coverage in Dudley.
At a national level, based on 4201 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 Dudley Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dudley, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dudley Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks |  (0) | (23) | (28) | 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 Dudley
Based on data reported by Dudley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Dudley. 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 | Dudley Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | 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 | ||
| 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 Dudley?
Of the providers in Dudley, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dudley 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 Dudley, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dudley
| ISP / Tech Type | Dudley Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | 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 Dudley?
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 Dudley is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be 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 Dudley is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dudley, 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.