Best Internet Providers in Ex-Way, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ex-Way, NC
Ex-Way has 6 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 Ex-Way.
Ranks compare Ex-Way with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ex-Way, NC at a Glance
Ex-Way Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
River Street
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Ex-Way ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ex-Way, NC?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Ex-Way based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Ex-Way, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, AT&T is an option for 34.17% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ex-Way?
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 Ex-Way
How Ex-Way Compares to Places Its Size
Ex-Way's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 31%.
| Measure | Ex-Way | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Richmond County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 42.8% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,398 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.7 | bottom 43% | 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 | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 5% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 84% | bottom 13% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 78% | bottom 21% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 51% | bottom 37% | 67% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 51% | bottom 8% | 66% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $50,877 | bottom 16% | $51,371 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Ex-Way, against 42.8% across Richmond County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Ex-Way are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $50,877 (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 Ex-Way
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ex-Way?
Spectrum Fiber in Ex-Way, NC
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 93.0% of Ex-Way homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
River Street Fiber in Ex-Way, NC
Availability:
59.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 59.3% of Ex-Way homes. Across the city, River Street Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ex-Way?
River Street Fixed Wireless in Ex-Way, NC
Availability:
34.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.7% of Ex-Way homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 14 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 1.5 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ex-Way, NC
Availability:
34.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.2% of Ex-Way 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 Ex-Way, NC
Availability:
34.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.2% of Ex-Way homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ex-Way, NC
Availability:
19.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.6% of Ex-Way 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ex-Way?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Ex-Way, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ex-Way?
River Street DSL in Ex-Way, NC
Availability:
59.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
River Street Networks offers DSL service to 59.3% of Ex-Way homes. Across the city, River Street DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Ex-Way, NC
Availability:
40.7%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 40.7% of Ex-Way homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Ex-Way by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ex-Way
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Ex-Way
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Ex-Way Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ex-Way that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Norman has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Ellerbe the fewest (72.1%); Ex-Way has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-Way (this page) | 199 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Mount Gilead | 4,479 | 89.2% | 1,371 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Ellerbe | 3,120 | 72.1% | 986 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Candor | 2,576 | 97.6% | 1,716 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Norman | 1,021 | 100.0% | 1,191 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 34/100 |
| Pee Dee | 478 | 75.5% | 1,176 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Covington | 423 | 55.6% | 1,312 Mbps | 4 | C- | 18/100 |
| Mangum | 288 | 84.0% | 915 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 28/100 |
| Pekin | 176 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 46/100 |
| Onvil | 160 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Wadeville | 25 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 14/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ex-Way?
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 Ex-Way
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| River Street Networks | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ex-Way Internet Providers
Based on 305 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Ex-Way 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 34.2% coverage in Ex-Way.
At a national level, based on 3435 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AT&T is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.65 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ex-Way Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ex-Way, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ex-Way 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 | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) |  (2) | 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 Ex-Way
Based on data reported by Ex-Way ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ex-Way. 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 | Ex-Way 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 | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 Ex-Way?
Of the providers in Ex-Way, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ex-Way 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 Ex-Way, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ex-Way
| ISP / Tech Type | Ex-Way Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 Ex-Way?
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 Ex-Way 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 Ex-Way is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ex-Way, available to 93.0% 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.