Best Internet Providers in Fontana Dam, NC
All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fontana Dam, NC
Fontana Dam has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Fontana Dam.
Ranks compare Fontana Dam with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Fontana Dam, NC at a Glance
Fontana Dam Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Zito
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Fiber
Frontier
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DSL
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 Fontana Dam ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fontana Dam, NC?
Frontier Communications is the best internet provider in Fontana Dam based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Frontier Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Fontana Dam, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Frontier Communications is an option for 63.56% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fontana Dam?
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 Fontana Dam
How Fontana Dam Compares to Places Its Size
Fontana Dam's report card score is in the bottom 33% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 40%.
| Measure | Fontana Dam | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Graham County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 76.3% | top 49% | 73.3% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Download speed for most homes | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 824 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.8 | bottom 11% | 5.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 2% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 89% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 24% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 50% | bottom 35% | 55% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 55% | bottom 12% | 59% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $78,750 | top 34% | $55,818 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 15% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 76.3% of homes in Fontana Dam, against 73.3% across Graham County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Fontana Dam are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,750 (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 Fontana Dam
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fontana Dam?
Zito Fiber in Fontana Dam, NC
Availability:
76.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Fiber service to 76.3% of Fontana Dam homes. Across the city, Zito Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fontana Dam?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Fontana Dam, NC.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fontana Dam?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Fontana Dam, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fontana Dam?
Frontier DSL in Fontana Dam, NC
Availability:
63.6%
Customer Rating:
(57)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 63.6% of Fontana Dam homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Fontana Dam by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fontana Dam
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Fontana Dam
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Fontana Dam Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fontana Dam that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Robbinsville has the most homes with fiber (80.5%) and Andrews the fewest (70.6%); Fontana Dam has 76.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontana Dam (this page) | 118 | 76.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | D+ | 35/100 |
| Robbinsville | 5,322 | 80.5% | 877 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 25/100 |
| Andrews | 3,529 | 70.6% | 833 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 32/100 |
| Almond | 902 | 0.0% | 243 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 10/100 |
| Milltown | 901 | 99.0% | 991 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 40/100 |
| Santeetlah | 415 | 69.2% | 817 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 54/100 |
| Coalville | 311 | 50.5% | 765 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 38/100 |
| Yellow Creek | 208 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 30/100 |
| Lake Santeetlah | 176 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Sweetgum | 106 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 24/100 |
| Tuskeegee | 83 | 0.0% | 34 Mbps | 1.4 | F | 13/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fontana Dam?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Zito Media 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 Fontana Dam
| Zito Media | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Fontana Dam Internet Providers
Based on 5 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Frontier Communications is the best internet service provider for Fontana Dam residents. Frontier Communications was rated at an average of 2.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Zito Media wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 76.3% coverage in Fontana Dam.
At a national level, based on 201 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Frontier Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.34 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fontana Dam Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fontana Dam, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fontana Dam Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier |  (0) | (3) |  (174) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) |  (2) |  (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fontana Dam
Based on data reported by Fontana Dam ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Zito Media. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Fontana Dam. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fontana Dam Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (174) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (2) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fontana Dam?
North Carolina customers rate Frontier Communications as the cheapest internet service provider in the state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Frontier Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Zito Media is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Fontana Dam customers with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Fontana Dam, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fontana Dam
| ISP / Tech Type | Fontana Dam Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) |  (3) | (174) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (2) | (27) | 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 Fontana Dam?
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 Fontana Dam is Frontier.
- The fastest internet provider should be Zito Media. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Fontana Dam is Frontier.
- Zito Media, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fontana Dam, available to 76.3% 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.