Best Internet Providers in Earl, NC
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Earl, NC
Earl has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Earl.
Ranks compare Earl with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Earl, NC at a Glance
Earl Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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DSL
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Verizon
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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 Earl ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Earl, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Earl based on 296 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 Earl?
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.
How Earl Compares to Places Its Size
Earl's report card score is in the bottom 28% and its connectivity index is in the top 28%.
| Measure | Earl | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Cleveland County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 47.3% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,926 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | top 30% | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 85% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | top 23% | 68% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | top 50% | 72% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $54,351 | bottom 21% | $63,540 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Earl, against 47.3% across Cleveland County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Earl are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $54,351 (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 Earl
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Earl?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Earl, NC.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Earl?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Earl, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
299 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Earl homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 299 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Earl, NC
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.1% of Earl homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Earl, NC
Availability:
57.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.9% of Earl homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 97 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Earl, NC
Availability:
57.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.9% of Earl homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 97 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Earl?
Spectrum Cable in Earl, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Earl 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 Earl?
EarthLink DSL in Earl, NC
Availability:
60.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 60.2% of Earl homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Earl, NC
Availability:
60.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 60.2% of Earl homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Earl by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Earl
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Earl
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Earl Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Earl that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 5 of them in South Carolina. Among them, Blacksburg, SC has the most homes with fiber (70.6%) and Grover the fewest (13.5%); Earl has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl (this page) | 575 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 52/100 |
| Shelby | 46,760 | 54.4% | 2,211 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 49/100 |
| Kings Mountain | 26,646 | 41.8% | 2,018 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 49/100 |
| Blacksburg, SC | 9,264 | 70.6% | 1,220 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 20/100 |
| Grover | 5,422 | 13.5% | 1,265 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 51/100 |
| Boiling Springs | 5,333 | 38.8% | 2,345 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 77/100 |
| East Gaffney, SC | 3,106 | 54.2% | 2,870 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 31/100 |
| Patterson Springs | 689 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 53/100 |
| Kings Creek, SC | 591 | 99.5% | 3,422 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 33/100 |
| Cherokee Falls, SC | 227 | 69.6% | 975 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 33/100 |
| Draytonville, SC | 100 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 18/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Earl?
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 Earl
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Earl Internet Providers
Based on 296 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Earl 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 62.8% coverage in Earl.
At a national level, based on 4173 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 Earl Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Earl, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Earl 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 | ||
| 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 Earl
Based on data reported by Earl ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Earl. 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 | Earl 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Earl?
Of the providers in Earl, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Earl 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 Earl, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Earl
| ISP / Tech Type | Earl 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 | ||
| 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 Earl?
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 Earl 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 Earl is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Earl, 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.