Best Internet Providers in Fines Creek, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fines Creek, NC
Fines Creek has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, 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 Fines Creek.
Ranks compare Fines Creek with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Fines Creek, NC at a Glance
Fines Creek Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Skyrunner Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Fines Creek ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fines Creek, NC?
Skyrunner Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Fines Creek based on 297 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fines Creek?
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 Fines Creek
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fiber coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Fines Creek Compares to Places Its Size
Fines Creek's report card score is in the top 15% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 5%.
| Measure | Fines Creek | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Haywood County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.1% | top 25% | 58.0% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,597 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | top 16% | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | top 47% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 81% | bottom 8% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 78% | bottom 21% | 85% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 32% | bottom 11% | 64% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 48% | 71% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $70,425 | top 50% | $63,858 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 99.1% of homes in Fines Creek, against 58.0% across Haywood County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Fines Creek are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,425 (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 Fines Creek
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fines Creek?
Spectrum Fiber in Fines Creek, NC
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 99.1% of Fines Creek homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fiber in Fines Creek, NC
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fiber service to 88.5% of Fines Creek homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fines Creek?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fines Creek, NC
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of Fines Creek homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Fines Creek, NC
Availability:
56.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.9% of Fines Creek homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 500 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fines Creek, NC
Availability:
56.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.9% of Fines Creek homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fines Creek, NC
Availability:
31.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.7% of Fines Creek homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fines Creek, NC
Availability:
31.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.7% of Fines Creek homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fines Creek?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Fines Creek, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fines Creek?
EarthLink DSL in Fines Creek, NC
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 88.5% of Fines Creek homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Fines Creek, NC
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 88.5% of Fines Creek homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Fines Creek by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fines Creek
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Fines Creek
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Fines Creek Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fines Creek that have their own pages are all within 12 miles, 1 of them in Tennessee. Among them, Newfound has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Clyde the fewest (54.4%); Fines Creek has 99.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines Creek (this page) | 218 | 99.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 14/100 |
| Clyde | 10,184 | 54.4% | 1,066 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 34/100 |
| Worley | 8,143 | 88.1% | 1,012 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 43/100 |
| Newfound | 1,497 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Hot Springs | 1,008 | 99.1% | 996 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Luck | 647 | 99.7% | 3,741 Mbps | 8.7 | A | 76/100 |
| Spring Creek | 473 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 19/100 |
| Panther Creek | 408 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Trust | 188 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 17/100 |
| Nough, TN | 106 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C | 18/100 |
| Cataloochee | 44 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 2 | F | 47/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fines Creek?
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, Skyrunner Internet and 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 Fines Creek
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Skyrunner Internet | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Fines Creek Internet Providers
Based on 297 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Skyrunner Internet is the best internet service provider for Fines Creek residents. Skyrunner Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 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 88.5% coverage in Fines Creek.
At a national level, based on 4174 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 Fines Creek Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fines Creek, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fines Creek Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fines Creek
Based on data reported by Fines Creek ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Skyrunner Internet and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Fines Creek. 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 | Fines Creek Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 Fines Creek?
Of the providers in Fines Creek, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fines Creek 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. Skyrunner Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Fines Creek, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fines Creek
| ISP / Tech Type | Fines Creek Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 Fines Creek?
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 Fines Creek is Skyrunner Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Skyrunner Internet and 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 Fines Creek is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fines Creek, available to 99.1% 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.