Best Internet Providers in Francisco, NC
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Francisco, NC
Francisco has 5 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 Francisco.
Ranks compare Francisco with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Francisco, NC at a Glance
Francisco Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Surry Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
River Street
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 Francisco ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Francisco, NC?
Surry Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Francisco based on 246 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 Francisco?
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.
How Francisco Compares to Places Its Size
Francisco's report card score is in the top 24% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 19%.
| Measure | Francisco | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Stokes County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 62.9% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,019 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.7 | top 40% | 6.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 9% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 20% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 83% | bottom 11% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 68% | bottom 6% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 50% | 71% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 65% | bottom 31% | 72% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $57,763 | bottom 27% | $63,441 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 11% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Francisco, against 62.9% across Stokes County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Francisco are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,763 (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 Francisco
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Francisco?
Surry Communications Fiber in Francisco, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Surry Communications offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Francisco homes. Across the city, Surry Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Francisco?
River Street Fixed Wireless in Francisco, NC
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Francisco homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 16 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 1.8 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Francisco, NC
Availability:
53.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.3% of Francisco 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 Francisco?
Spectrum Cable in Francisco, NC
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 90.0% of Francisco homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Francisco?
Surry Communications DSL in Francisco, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Surry Communications offers DSL service to 100.0% of Francisco homes. Across the city, Surry Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Francisco, NC
Availability:
36.7%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 36.7% of Francisco homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 Mbps
Internet in Francisco by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Francisco
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Francisco
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Francisco Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Francisco that have their own pages are all within 13 miles, 4 of them in Virginia. Among them, Westfield has the most homes with fiber (98.5%) and Stuart, VA the fewest (5.5%); Francisco has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco (this page) | 150 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 25/100 |
| Pilot Mountain | 7,762 | 90.9% | 1,601 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 56/100 |
| Pinnacle | 5,902 | 86.0% | 1,385 Mbps | 7 | B | 59/100 |
| Stuart, VA | 5,318 | 5.5% | 871 Mbps | 4 | D | 33/100 |
| Westfield | 2,926 | 98.5% | 1,065 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 41/100 |
| Danbury | 1,532 | 77.1% | 978 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 14/100 |
| Claudville, VA | 1,383 | 35.4% | 413 Mbps | 2.5 | D | 34/100 |
| Carters Mills, VA | 278 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Kibler, VA | 221 | 45.7% | 513 Mbps | 2.6 | D | 28/100 |
| Hartman | 170 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 71/100 |
| Ash Hill | 153 | 45.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Francisco?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Surry Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum and Surry Communications 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 Francisco
| Surry Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 80 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| River Street Networks | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Francisco Internet Providers
Based on 246 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Surry Communications is the best internet service provider for Francisco residents. Surry Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.77 out of 5 stars and 53.3% coverage in Francisco.
At a national level, based on 2371 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 Francisco Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Francisco, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Francisco Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surry Communications | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | 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 Francisco
Based on data reported by Francisco ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum and Surry Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Francisco. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Surry Communications. This indicates Surry Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Francisco Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surry Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | 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 Francisco?
Of the providers in Francisco, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Francisco 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. Surry Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Francisco, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Francisco
| ISP / Tech Type | Francisco Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Surry Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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
M.L.
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 Francisco?
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 Francisco is Surry Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum and Surry Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Surry Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Francisco is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Surry Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Francisco, available to 100.0% 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.