Best Internet Providers in Grape Creek, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Grape Creek, NC
Grape Creek has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Grape Creek.
Ranks compare Grape Creek with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Grape Creek, NC at a Glance
Grape Creek Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
River Street
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Grape Creek ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Grape Creek, NC?
Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation is the highest-rated internet provider in Grape Creek based on 74 North Carolina customer reviews, and Verizon 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 Grape Creek?
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 Grape Creek
How Grape Creek Compares to Places Its Size
Grape Creek's report card score is in the top 49% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 7%.
| Measure | Grape Creek | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Cherokee County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.6% | top 36% | 68.9% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 846 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.1 | bottom 32% | 5.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 69% | bottom 7% | 85% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 39% | bottom 18% | 64% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 33% | 74% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $57,647 | bottom 26% | $57,063 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 10% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 94.6% of homes in Grape Creek, against 68.9% across Cherokee County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Grape Creek are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,647 (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 Grape Creek
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Grape Creek?
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Fiber in Grape Creek, NC
Availability:
88.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation offers Fiber service to 88.4% of Grape Creek homes. Across the city, Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Peachtree Fiber in Grape Creek, NC
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Peachtree Fiber offers Fiber service to 6.1% of Grape Creek homes. Across the city, Peachtree Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Grape Creek?
River Street Fixed Wireless in Grape Creek, NC
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Grape Creek homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 12 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 1.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Grape Creek, NC
Availability:
68.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.7% of Grape Creek homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Grape Creek, NC
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.6% of Grape Creek 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 Grape Creek, NC
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.6% of Grape Creek 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 Grape Creek?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Grape Creek, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Grape Creek?
Frontier DSL in Grape Creek, NC
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 13.6% of Grape Creek homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Grape Creek by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Grape Creek
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Grape Creek
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Grape Creek Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Grape Creek that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Brasstown has the most homes with fiber (95.4%) and Marble the fewest (9.8%); Grape Creek has 94.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grape Creek (this page) | 147 | 94.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 17/100 |
| Murphy | 18,365 | 79.1% | 905 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 41/100 |
| Marble | 3,524 | 9.8% | 537 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 46/100 |
| Brasstown | 1,209 | 95.4% | 974 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 41/100 |
| Unaka | 358 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 16/100 |
| Letitia | 306 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Vests | 252 | 88.9% | 906 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 35/100 |
| Oak Park | 215 | 94.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 39/100 |
| Regal | 173 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 46/100 |
| Ogreeta | 94 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Violet | 91 | 40.7% | 513 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 21/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Grape Creek?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Grape Creek
| Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Peachtree Fiber | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| River Street Networks | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Grape Creek Internet Providers
Based on 74 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation is the best internet service provider for Grape Creek residents. Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 68.7% coverage in Grape Creek.
At a national level, based on 2062 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Grape Creek Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Grape Creek, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Grape Creek Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) |  (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Peachtree Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Grape Creek
Based on data reported by Grape Creek ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Grape Creek. 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 Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation. This indicates Blue Ridge Mountain EMC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Grape Creek Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Peachtree Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Grape Creek?
Of the providers in Grape Creek, customers rate Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Grape Creek 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.
Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.56 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Grape Creek, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Grape Creek
| ISP / Tech Type | Grape Creek Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Peachtree Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
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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.
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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.
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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 Grape Creek?
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 Grape Creek is Blue Ridge Mountain EMC.
- The fastest internet provider should be Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Grape Creek is Blue Ridge Mountain EMC.
- Viasat, River Street Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Grape Creek, available to 91.2% 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.