Best Internet Providers in Glen Alpine, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Glen Alpine, NC
Glen Alpine has 8 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 Glen Alpine.
Ranks compare Glen Alpine with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Glen Alpine, NC at a Glance
Glen Alpine Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Glen Alpine ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Glen Alpine, NC?
Skyrunner Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Glen Alpine 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 Glen Alpine?
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 Glen Alpine
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Compas X-Stream - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Glen Alpine Compares to Places Its Size
Glen Alpine's report card score is in the top 50% and its connectivity index is in the top 20%.
| Measure | Glen Alpine | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Burke County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 18.0% | bottom 20% | 48.4% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,092 Mbps | bottom 40% | 2,311 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.4 | top 7% | 8.6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 16% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 48% | 7% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 39% | 86% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | top 21% | 69% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 43% | 70% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $58,264 | bottom 21% | $61,628 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 18.0% of homes in Glen Alpine, against 48.4% across Burke County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Glen Alpine are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,264 (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 Glen Alpine
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Glen Alpine?
EarthLink Fiber in Glen Alpine, NC
Availability:
14.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,647 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 14.2% of Glen Alpine homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,647 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 EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Glen Alpine from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Glen Alpine, NC
Availability:
14.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
1,647 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 14.2% of Glen Alpine homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,647 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 AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Glen Alpine from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Glen Alpine, NC
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 4.1% of Glen Alpine homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Glen Alpine?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Glen Alpine, NC
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Glen Alpine homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Glen Alpine, NC
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Glen Alpine homes. Across the city, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Glen Alpine, NC
Availability:
89.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.1% of Glen Alpine homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Glen Alpine, NC
Availability:
89.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.1% of Glen Alpine homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Glen Alpine, NC
Availability:
76.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.4% of Glen Alpine homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Glen Alpine, NC
Availability:
45.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
211 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.0% of Glen Alpine homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 211 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Glen Alpine?
Spectrum Cable in Glen Alpine, NC
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.0% of Glen Alpine homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Compas X-Stream Cable in Glen Alpine, NC
Availability:
18.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Compas X-Stream offers Cable service to 18.2% of Glen Alpine homes. Across the city, Compas X-Stream 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 Glen Alpine?
EarthLink DSL in Glen Alpine, NC
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
19 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 98.8% of Glen Alpine homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 19 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Glen Alpine from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Glen Alpine, NC
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
19 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 98.8% of Glen Alpine homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 19 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Glen Alpine from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Glen Alpine by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Glen Alpine has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Glen Alpine
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Glen Alpine
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28628 | 107 | 35.5% | 2,421 Mbps | 9.1 | B | 63/100 |
How Glen Alpine Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Glen Alpine that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Valdese has the most homes with fiber (97.5%) and Oak Hill the fewest (42.5%); Glen Alpine has 18.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Alpine (this page) | 1,654 | 18.0% | 1,092 Mbps | 8.4 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Morganton | 48,757 | 47.4% | 2,334 Mbps | 9.2 | B | 44/100 |
| Nebo | 9,729 | 63.4% | 876 Mbps | 6 | C | 27/100 |
| Valdese | 9,123 | 97.5% | 4,826 Mbps | 8.7 | A | 32/100 |
| Drexel | 1,982 | 84.4% | 4,376 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Oak Hill | 1,796 | 42.5% | 977 Mbps | 7.4 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Brindle Town | 653 | 0.0% | 521 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 42/100 |
| North Cove | 388 | 82.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 30/100 |
| Enola | 148 | 52.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 31/100 |
| Clinchfield | 85 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 76/100 |
| Chesterfield | 67 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | B- | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Glen Alpine?
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, 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 Glen Alpine
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Compas X-Stream | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Glen Alpine Internet Providers
Based on 297 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Skyrunner Internet is the best internet service provider for Glen Alpine 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 99.6% coverage in Glen Alpine.
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 Glen Alpine Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Glen Alpine, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Glen Alpine 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 | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Compas X-Stream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Glen Alpine
Based on data reported by Glen Alpine ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Glen Alpine. 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 | Glen Alpine 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 | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Compas X-Stream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Glen Alpine?
Of the providers in Glen Alpine, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Glen Alpine 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 Glen Alpine, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Glen Alpine
| ISP / Tech Type | Glen Alpine 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 | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Compas X-Stream | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Glen Alpine?
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 Glen Alpine is Skyrunner Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be 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 Glen Alpine is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Glen Alpine, available to 99.6% 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.