Best Internet Providers in Gooseneck, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Gooseneck, NC
Gooseneck 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 Gooseneck.
Ranks compare Gooseneck with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Gooseneck, NC at a Glance
Gooseneck Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Focus
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Gooseneck ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gooseneck, NC?
Focus Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Gooseneck based on 301 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 Gooseneck?
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 Gooseneck
How Gooseneck Compares to Places Its Size
Gooseneck's report card score is in the top 9% and its connectivity index is in the top 40%.
| Measure | Gooseneck | 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 | 4,645 Mbps | top 8% | 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 | 4.8 | top 38% | 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 | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | top 47% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 46% | 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 | 73% | top 47% | 64% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $50,488 | bottom 16% | $51,358 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Gooseneck, against 93.6% across Columbus County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Gooseneck are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $50,488 (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 Gooseneck
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gooseneck?
Focus Fiber in Gooseneck, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,645 Mbps
Focus Broadband offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Gooseneck homes. Across the city, Focus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,645 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.
Spectrum Fiber in Gooseneck, NC
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 91.1% of Gooseneck homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gooseneck?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gooseneck, NC
Availability:
73.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.4% of Gooseneck 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gooseneck, NC
Availability:
49.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.5% of Gooseneck homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gooseneck, NC
Availability:
8.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.9% of Gooseneck homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gooseneck, NC
Availability:
8.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.9% of Gooseneck homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gooseneck?
Spectrum Cable in Gooseneck, NC
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 10.7% of Gooseneck homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gooseneck?
EarthLink DSL in Gooseneck, NC
Availability:
67.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 67.3% of Gooseneck homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Gooseneck, NC
Availability:
67.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 67.3% of Gooseneck homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Gooseneck by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Gooseneck
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Gooseneck
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Gooseneck Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Gooseneck that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Hooper Hill has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Riegelwood the fewest (96.1%); Gooseneck has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gooseneck (this page) | 214 | 100.0% | 4,645 Mbps | 4.8 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Northwest | 1,988 | 98.1% | 3,099 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Delco | 1,828 | 99.5% | 4,310 Mbps | 4.3 | B | 37/100 |
| Riegelwood | 1,812 | 96.1% | 3,124 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 35/100 |
| Hooper Hill | 1,200 | 100.0% | 2,787 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Sandyfield | 654 | 87.9% | 4,125 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 35/100 |
| Sandy Creek | 353 | 96.0% | 3,284 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 66/100 |
| The Borough | 320 | 100.0% | 2,050 Mbps | 4.5 | B | 24/100 |
| Phoenix | 262 | 73.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 46/100 |
| Point Caswell | 222 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C | 13/100 |
| Armour | 111 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 7 | A | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gooseneck?
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 Gooseneck
| Focus Broadband | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Gooseneck Internet Providers
Based on 301 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Focus Broadband is the best internet service provider for Gooseneck 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 76.2% coverage in Gooseneck.
At a national level, based on 4178 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 Gooseneck Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Gooseneck, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gooseneck 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gooseneck
Based on data reported by Gooseneck 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 Gooseneck. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,645 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 | Gooseneck 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 | ||
| 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gooseneck?
Of the providers in Gooseneck, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Gooseneck 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 Gooseneck, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gooseneck
| ISP / Tech Type | Gooseneck 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 | ||
| 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
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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 Gooseneck?
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 Gooseneck 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 Gooseneck is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Focus Broadband has the broadest coverage in Gooseneck, 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.