Best Internet Providers in Gold Rock, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Gold Rock, NC
Gold Rock 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 Gold Rock.
Ranks compare Gold Rock with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Gold Rock, NC at a Glance
Gold Rock Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
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Fiber
DSL
Optimum
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Cable
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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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 Gold Rock ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gold Rock, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Gold Rock based on 111 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Gold Rock?
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 Gold Rock Compares to Places Its Size
Gold Rock's report card score is in the bottom 49% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 7%.
| Measure | Gold Rock | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Nash County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 58.4% | bottom 44% | 76.0% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,271 Mbps | top 31% | 2,362 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.4 | top 45% | 5.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 12% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 24% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 80% | bottom 26% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 43% | bottom 24% | 61% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 61% | bottom 21% | 70% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $63,727 | bottom 38% | $71,100 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 4% | bottom 5% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 58.4% of homes in Gold Rock, against 76.0% across Nash County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Gold Rock 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 $63,727 (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 Gold Rock
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gold Rock?
Brightspeed Fiber in Gold Rock, NC
Availability:
58.4%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 58.4% of Gold Rock homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gold Rock?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gold Rock, NC
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
172 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Gold Rock homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 172 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gold Rock, NC
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Gold Rock homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gold Rock, NC
Availability:
27.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.8% of Gold Rock 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 Gold Rock, NC
Availability:
27.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.8% of Gold Rock homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Gold Rock?
Optimum Cable in Gold Rock, NC
Availability:
45.5%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 45.5% of Gold Rock homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gold Rock?
Brightspeed DSL in Gold Rock, NC
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 90.0% of Gold Rock homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 20 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 10, with an average of 1.9 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Gold Rock from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Gold Rock by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Gold Rock
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Gold Rock
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Gold Rock Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Gold Rock that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Enfield has the most homes with fiber (58.9%) and Whitakers the fewest (30.4%); Gold Rock has 58.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Rock (this page) | 550 | 58.4% | 1,271 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 17/100 |
| Enfield | 4,974 | 58.9% | 1,181 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 25/100 |
| Battleboro | 3,135 | 52.7% | 1,352 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 43/100 |
| Whitakers | 2,906 | 30.4% | 661 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 33/100 |
| Dortches | 1,806 | 38.0% | 1,212 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 58/100 |
| Salem | 684 | 0.0% | 51 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 36/100 |
| Gethsemane | 351 | 24.8% | 523 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 42/100 |
| Dawson Crossroads | 328 | 67.7% | 793 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 15/100 |
| Draughn | 271 | 0.0% | 51 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 28/100 |
| Glenview | 144 | 57.6% | 708 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 20/100 |
| Drake | 141 | 0.0% | 604 Mbps | 5.4 | D | 56/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gold Rock?
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, Brightspeed 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 Gold Rock
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Gold Rock Internet Providers
Based on 111 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Gold Rock residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.73 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 27.8% coverage in Gold Rock.
At a national level, based on 2579 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 Gold Rock Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Gold Rock, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gold Rock Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (1) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gold Rock
Based on data reported by Gold Rock ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Gold Rock. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,180 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 | Gold Rock Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed |  (1) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gold Rock?
Of the providers in Gold Rock, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Gold Rock 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.
AT&T is rated 3.46 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Gold Rock, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gold Rock
| ISP / Tech Type | Gold Rock Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (1) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | 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
A Whitakers, NC Customer
Brightspeed DSL
October 04, 2024 A Whitakers, NC Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 07, 2023 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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Gold Rock?
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 Gold Rock is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. 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 Gold Rock is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Gold Rock, 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.