Best Internet Providers in Freeland, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Freeland, NC
Freeland has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Freeland.
Ranks compare Freeland with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Freeland, NC at a Glance
Freeland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Focus
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Freeland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Freeland, NC?
Focus Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Freeland based on 104 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 Freeland?
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 Freeland Compares to Places Its Size
Freeland's report card score is in the top 14% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 47%.
| Measure | Freeland | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Columbus County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 93.6% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,109 Mbps | top 11% | 2,916 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | bottom 46% | 5.4 | 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 | 4% | bottom 20% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 69% | bottom 7% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | top 33% | 64% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 61% | bottom 21% | 64% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $46,175 | bottom 11% | $51,358 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Freeland, against 93.6% across Columbus County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Freeland are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $46,175 (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 Freeland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Freeland?
Focus Fiber in Freeland, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
3,109 Mbps
Focus Broadband offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Freeland homes. Across the city, Focus Fiber has speeds up to 3,109 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Focus Fiber. Focus Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Freeland from Focus in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Freeland?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Freeland, NC
Availability:
88.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.7% of Freeland 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
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Freeland, NC
Availability:
52.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.7% of Freeland 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 Freeland, NC
Availability:
52.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.7% of Freeland homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Freeland, NC
Availability:
27.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.2% of Freeland homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 Freeland?
Focus Cable in Freeland, NC
Availability:
25.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Focus Broadband offers Cable service to 25.5% of Freeland homes. Across the city, Focus Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Freeland?
Brightspeed DSL in Freeland, NC
Availability:
47.3%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 47.3% of Freeland homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Freeland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Freeland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Freeland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Freeland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Freeland that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Nakina has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Longwood the fewest (15.6%); Freeland has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeland (this page) | 239 | 100.0% | 3,109 Mbps | 3.9 | B | 38/100 |
| Ash | 2,511 | 50.3% | 3,006 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 62/100 |
| Nakina | 1,221 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Longwood | 1,042 | 15.6% | 1,855 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 60/100 |
| Mollie | 424 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 35/100 |
| Regan | 332 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 56/100 |
| Pireway | 244 | 100.0% | 4,361 Mbps | 4.2 | B | 51/100 |
| Reeves | 222 | 100.0% | 2,532 Mbps | 4 | B | 60/100 |
| Exum | 202 | 28.7% | 2,109 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 59/100 |
| New Britton | 135 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Makatoka | 94 | 56.4% | 2,957 Mbps | 1.7 | C- | 68/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Freeland?
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, Focus Broadband 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 Freeland
| Focus Broadband | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
| Brightspeed | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Freeland Internet Providers
Based on 104 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Focus Broadband is the best internet service provider for Freeland residents. Focus Broadband was rated at an average of 4.00 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 52.7% coverage in Freeland.
At a national level, based on 2305 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 Freeland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Freeland, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Freeland Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 | ||
| 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 Freeland
Based on data reported by Freeland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Focus Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Freeland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,109 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 | Freeland Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 Freeland?
Of the providers in Freeland, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Freeland 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. Focus Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.80 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Freeland, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Freeland
| ISP / Tech Type | Freeland Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | 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 Freeland?
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 Freeland is Focus.
- The fastest internet provider should be Focus Broadband. 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 Freeland is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Focus Broadband has the broadest coverage in Freeland, 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.