Best Internet Providers in Fayetteville, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville has 7 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 Fayetteville.
Ranks compare Fayetteville with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Fayetteville, NC at a Glance
Fayetteville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Fayetteville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fayetteville, NC?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Fayetteville based on 316 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 Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber 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
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Fayetteville Compares to Places Its Size
Fayetteville's report card score is tied 112th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 216th of 305.
| Measure | Fayetteville | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Cumberland County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.0% | 105th of 305 | 84.7% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 4,487 Mbps | 105th of 305 | 4,080 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | Tied 196th of 305 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 192nd of 305 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 257th of 305 | 8% | 16% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 237th of 305 | 95% | 95% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 184th of 305 | 92% | 91% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | Tied 117th of 305 | 81% | 77% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | Tied 215th of 305 | 80% | 80% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $66,140 | 274th of 305 | $66,677 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 49th of 305 | 19% | 16% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 88.0% of homes in Fayetteville, against 84.7% across Cumberland County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Fayetteville are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,140 (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 Fayetteville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fayetteville?
Metronet Fiber in Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
83.6%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 83.6% of Fayetteville homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
42.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,796 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 42.7% of Fayetteville homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,796 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 Fayetteville from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
11.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.7% of Fayetteville homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fayetteville?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Fayetteville 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
263 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.9% of Fayetteville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 263 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% of Fayetteville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% of Fayetteville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.3% of Fayetteville homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fayetteville?
Spectrum Cable in Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.8% of Fayetteville homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fayetteville?
Brightspeed DSL in Fayetteville, NC
Availability:
86.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 86.0% of Fayetteville homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 51 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Fayetteville from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Fayetteville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 71.3% of homes in 28312 to 100.0% in 28305. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fayetteville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fayetteville | 5,901 | 88.0% | 4,038 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 25/100 |
ZIP codes in Fayetteville
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28314 | 54,387 | 89.7% | 4,643 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 71/100 |
| 28306 | 45,191 | 82.8% | 4,140 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 71/100 |
| 28304 | 36,872 | 93.5% | 4,701 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 68/100 |
| 28311 | 36,254 | 86.0% | 4,487 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 64/100 |
| 28303 | 30,877 | 95.4% | 4,826 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 59/100 |
| 28312 | 19,550 | 71.3% | 3,600 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 52/100 |
| 28301 | 17,746 | 86.2% | 4,292 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 35/100 |
| 28305 | 5,879 | 100.0% | 5,070 Mbps | 7.8 | A | 48/100 |
How Fayetteville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fayetteville that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Raeford has the most homes with fiber (95.4%) and Vander the fewest (47.1%); Fayetteville has 88.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville (this page) | 238,044 | 88.0% | 4,487 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Raeford | 40,844 | 95.4% | 4,769 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 69/100 |
| Hope Mills | 40,451 | 88.0% | 4,532 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Spring Lake | 21,574 | 86.5% | 1,740 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 55/100 |
| Fort Bragg | 20,857 | 79.5% | 1,381 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 81/100 |
| Parkton | 7,571 | 63.1% | 2,683 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 70/100 |
| Eastover | 3,656 | 71.4% | 3,662 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 56/100 |
| Lumber Bridge | 2,950 | 52.2% | 2,620 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Vander | 1,263 | 47.1% | 2,941 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 40/100 |
| Slocomb | 499 | 77.0% | 4,021 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 67/100 |
| Pope Air Force Base | 421 | 16.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | D | 79/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fayetteville?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Metronet 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 Fayetteville
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| 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 Fayetteville Internet Providers
Based on 316 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Fayetteville residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.35 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.73 out of 5 stars and 93.9% coverage in Fayetteville.
At a national level, based on 4325 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 Fayetteville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fayetteville Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (2) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fayetteville
Based on data reported by Fayetteville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Fayetteville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fayetteville Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (4) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (2) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fayetteville?
Of the providers in Fayetteville, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fayetteville
| ISP / Tech Type | Fayetteville Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (2) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (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
A Fayetteville, NC Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
May 24, 2026 Leon S
Metronet Fiber
October 24, 2025 The Metronet Internet service was easy to order online. There were several plans to select from. Installation was accomplished within a few days of ordering and the installation technician was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The Metronet service is twice as fast as the service from my previous cable provider and priced much lower than my previous provider. I have never had Internet speeds this fasts for both download and upload, not even at work. I can easily recommend Metronet for its great service.
A Eastover, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
September 22, 2025 A Fayetteville, NC Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
October 26, 2024 A Fayetteville, NC Customer
Metronet Fiber
July 12, 2024 The internet provider just entered this area within the last year. The service speeds were very unpredictable in the beginning which made it difficult to stay connected when using platforms like Teams or Zoom for work. There are still times in the early afternoon when there is an obvious drop in network speed. Last week there was a disruption of service for a few hours. Hopefully as service expands in this area the service and speed will meet what was advertised.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Fayetteville is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fayetteville, available to 98.8% 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.