Best Internet Providers in Elizabeth City, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Elizabeth City, NC
Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City.
Ranks compare Elizabeth City with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Elizabeth City, NC at a Glance
Elizabeth City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Roanoke Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Elizabeth City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Elizabeth City, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Elizabeth City based on 313 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 Elizabeth City?
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 Elizabeth City
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Roanoke Connect - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless 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
- Eastern Shore Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Elizabeth City Compares to Places Its Size
Elizabeth City's report card score is in the bottom 26% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 41%.
| Measure | Elizabeth City | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Pasquotank County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 78.3% | bottom 44% | 75.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,739 Mbps | bottom 14% | 1,710 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | bottom 32% | 6.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 41% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | bottom 39% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | bottom 23% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | bottom 44% | 92% | 91% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | top 44% | 80% | 77% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | bottom 37% | 80% | 80% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $67,758 | bottom 21% | $68,622 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 22% | 17% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 78.3% of homes in Elizabeth City, against 75.2% across Pasquotank County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Elizabeth City are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,758 (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 Elizabeth City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Elizabeth City?
Brightspeed Fiber in Elizabeth City, NC
Availability:
73.6%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,973 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 73.6% of Elizabeth City homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,973 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 Elizabeth City from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Roanoke Connect Fiber in Elizabeth City, NC
Availability:
28.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Roanoke Connect offers Fiber service to 28.7% of Elizabeth City homes. Across the city, Roanoke Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Elizabeth City, NC
Availability:
13.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 13.8% of Elizabeth City homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Elizabeth City?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Elizabeth City, NC
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.5% of Elizabeth City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Elizabeth City, NC
Availability:
81.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.0% of Elizabeth City homes. Across the city, 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Elizabeth City, NC
Availability:
81.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.0% of Elizabeth City homes. Across the city, 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Elizabeth City, NC
Availability:
63.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
176 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.4% of Elizabeth City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 176 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Eastern Shore Communications Fixed Wireless in Elizabeth City, NC
Availability:
26.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Eastern Shore Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.3% of Elizabeth City homes. Across the city, Eastern Shore Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Elizabeth City, NC
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Elizabeth City homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Elizabeth City?
Spectrum Cable in Elizabeth City, NC
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 94.8% of Elizabeth City homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Elizabeth City?
Brightspeed DSL in Elizabeth City, NC
Availability:
65.7%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 65.7% of Elizabeth City homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 44 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 10, with an average of 4.2 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Elizabeth City from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Elizabeth City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Elizabeth City has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Elizabeth City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Elizabeth City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27909 | 40,618 | 75.1% | 1,709 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 67/100 |
How Elizabeth City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Elizabeth City that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Riddle has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Shawboro the fewest (21.2%); Elizabeth City has 78.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City (this page) | 35,999 | 78.3% | 1,739 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 67/100 |
| Camden | 3,986 | 78.3% | 952 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 68/100 |
| Weeksville | 1,855 | 88.2% | 1,868 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 59/100 |
| Riddle | 1,686 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 57/100 |
| Shawboro | 1,094 | 21.2% | 1,018 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 69/100 |
| New Hope | 826 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 32/100 |
| Nixonton | 609 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 9 | A | 62/100 |
| Chapanoke | 607 | 60.5% | 3,447 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 59/100 |
| Morgans Corners | 423 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | D+ | 69/100 |
| Parkville | 261 | 70.1% | 3,621 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 35/100 |
| Durants Neck | 50 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 7 | A- | 52/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Elizabeth City?
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, Roanoke Connect 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 Elizabeth City
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Roanoke Connect | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Eastern Shore Communications | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Elizabeth City Internet Providers
Based on 313 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Elizabeth City 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 81.0% coverage in Elizabeth City.
At a national level, based on 4249 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 Elizabeth City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Elizabeth City Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed |  (1) |  (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (2) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Eastern Shore Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Roanoke Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Elizabeth City
Based on data reported by Elizabeth City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Roanoke Connect. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Elizabeth City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 | Elizabeth City Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Eastern Shore Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Roanoke Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Elizabeth City?
Of the providers in Elizabeth City, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Elizabeth City 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.
AT&T is rated 3.46 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Elizabeth City
| ISP / Tech Type | Elizabeth City Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Eastern Shore Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Roanoke Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
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.
A Elizabeth City, NC Customer
CenturyLink DSL
February 20, 2026 Ellie w
Spectrum Cable
February 10, 2025 Spectrum is a great affordable service that is available in most areas. With it's speed and quality, it is most certainly worth the price.
A Elizabeth City, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
February 17, 2023 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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Elizabeth City?
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 Elizabeth City is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Roanoke Connect. 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 Elizabeth City is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Elizabeth City, available to 94.8% 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.