Best Internet Providers in Duffies, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Duffies, NC
Duffies has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Duffies.
Ranks compare Duffies with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Duffies, NC at a Glance
Duffies Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Focus
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Duffies ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Duffies, NC?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in Duffies based on 324 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 Duffies?
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 Duffies
- Focus - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
How Duffies Compares to Places Its Size
Duffies's report card score is in the top 21% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 31%.
| Measure | Duffies | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Hoke County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.7% | top 32% | 90.7% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,747 Mbps | top 12% | 4,359 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4 | bottom 49% | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 82% | bottom 9% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 73% | bottom 11% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | bottom 43% | 77% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 49% | bottom 6% | 76% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $46,473 | bottom 11% | $67,757 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 96.7% of homes in Duffies, against 90.7% across Hoke County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Duffies are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $46,473 (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 Duffies
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Duffies?
Spectrum Fiber in Duffies, NC
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 96.7% of Duffies homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Focus Fiber in Duffies, NC
Availability:
37.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Focus Broadband offers Fiber service to 37.1% of Duffies homes. Across the city, Focus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Duffies, NC
Availability:
32.5%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 32.5% of Duffies homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Duffies?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Duffies, NC
Availability:
39.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.1% of Duffies 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
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Duffies, NC
Availability:
37.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.7% of Duffies 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 Duffies, NC
Availability:
37.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.7% of Duffies homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Duffies, NC
Availability:
33.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.8% of Duffies homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 Duffies?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Duffies, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Duffies?
Brightspeed DSL in Duffies, NC
Availability:
45.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 45.0% of Duffies homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 53 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.5 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Duffies from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Duffies, NC
Availability:
31.1%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 31.1% of Duffies homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Duffies by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Duffies
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Duffies
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Duffies Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Duffies that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Red Springs has the most homes with fiber (92.7%) and Shannon the fewest (63.7%); Duffies has 96.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duffies (this page) | 151 | 96.7% | 2,747 Mbps | 4 | B- | 31/100 |
| Maxton | 10,463 | 68.6% | 1,141 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 28/100 |
| Red Springs | 9,291 | 92.7% | 2,119 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 32/100 |
| Shannon | 4,735 | 63.7% | 1,213 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 40/100 |
| Wagram | 2,808 | 74.1% | 3,519 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 41/100 |
| Wakulla | 985 | 100.0% | 2,017 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 17/100 |
| Floral College | 638 | 85.4% | 3,144 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Bowmore | 629 | 100.0% | 4,339 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 35/100 |
| Philadelphus | 473 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 25/100 |
| Prospect | 354 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Dundarrach | 34 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 48/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Duffies?
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, Focus 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 Duffies
| Focus Broadband | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Duffies Internet Providers
Based on 324 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Duffies residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Focus Broadband wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 37.1% coverage in Duffies.
At a national level, based on 4353 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 Duffies Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Duffies, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Duffies Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream |  (0) |  (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 | ||
| 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 Duffies
Based on data reported by Duffies ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Focus Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Duffies. 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 | Duffies Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 | ||
| 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 Duffies?
Of the providers in Duffies, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Duffies 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Duffies, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Duffies
| ISP / Tech Type | Duffies Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | 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 Duffies?
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 Duffies is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Focus 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 Duffies is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Duffies, available to 96.7% 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.