Best Internet Providers in Halifax, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Halifax, NC
Halifax has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Halifax.
Ranks compare Halifax with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Halifax, NC at a Glance
Halifax Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Roanoke Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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 Halifax ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Halifax, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Halifax based on 325 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 Halifax?
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 Halifax
- Roanoke Connect - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Roanoke Connect - fixed wireless coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Halifax Compares to Places Its Size
Halifax's report card score is in the bottom 33% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 1%.
| Measure | Halifax | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Halifax County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 63.0% | bottom 42% | 75.5% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,175 Mbps | bottom 42% | 1,535 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.7 | bottom 32% | 5.6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 5% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 26% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 81% | bottom 3% | 86% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 63% | bottom 2% | 76% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 46% | bottom 13% | 62% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | bottom 15% | 62% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $52,453 | bottom 13% | $50,345 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 6% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 63.0% of homes in Halifax, against 75.5% across Halifax County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Halifax are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $52,453 (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 Halifax
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Halifax?
Roanoke Connect Fiber in Halifax, NC
Availability:
46.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Roanoke Connect offers Fiber service to 46.9% of Halifax homes. Across the city, Roanoke Connect Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Halifax, NC
Availability:
13.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 13.8% of Halifax homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Halifax, NC
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,862 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Halifax homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,862 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Halifax from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Halifax?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Halifax, NC
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of Halifax homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Halifax, NC
Availability:
71.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.1% of Halifax homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Halifax, NC
Availability:
71.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.1% of Halifax homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Halifax, NC
Availability:
28.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
115 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.3% of Halifax homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 115 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Roanoke Connect Fixed Wireless in Halifax, NC
Availability:
23.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Roanoke Connect offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.4% of Halifax homes. Across the city, Roanoke Connect Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Halifax, NC
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.3% of Halifax homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Halifax?
Spectrum Cable in Halifax, NC
Availability:
13.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 13.1% of Halifax homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Halifax, NC
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 2.0% of Halifax 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 Halifax?
Brightspeed DSL in Halifax, NC
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 98.1% of Halifax homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 52 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Halifax from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Halifax by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Halifax has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Halifax
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Halifax
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27839 | 3,603 | 42.0% | 815 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 10/100 |
How Halifax Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Halifax that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Rheasville has the most homes with fiber (98.2%) and Gumberry the fewest (9.8%); Halifax has 63.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax (this page) | 2,007 | 63.0% | 1,175 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 11/100 |
| Roanoke Rapids | 23,683 | 92.8% | 1,911 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 49/100 |
| Enfield | 4,974 | 58.9% | 1,181 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 25/100 |
| Weldon | 2,236 | 84.9% | 1,844 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 37/100 |
| Rheasville | 1,790 | 98.2% | 1,844 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 29/100 |
| Gumberry | 1,086 | 9.8% | 212 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 5/100 |
| Tillery | 436 | 0.0% | 146 Mbps | 2.3 | F | 21/100 |
| Heathsville | 359 | 68.0% | 702 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 12/100 |
| Dawson Crossroads | 328 | 67.7% | 793 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 15/100 |
| Days Crossroads | 225 | 94.7% | 1,895 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 35/100 |
| Mud Castle | 35 | 82.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 59/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Halifax?
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, Roanoke Connect 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 Halifax
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Roanoke Connect | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Halifax Internet Providers
Based on 325 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Halifax 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 71.1% coverage in Halifax.
At a national level, based on 4528 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 Halifax Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Halifax, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Halifax Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Roanoke Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Halifax
Based on data reported by Halifax ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Roanoke Connect. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Halifax. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,496 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 | Halifax Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Roanoke Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Halifax?
Of the providers in Halifax, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Halifax 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Halifax, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Halifax
| ISP / Tech Type | Halifax Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Roanoke Connect | (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
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.
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 Halifax?
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 Halifax is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Roanoke Connect. 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 Halifax is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Halifax, available to 98.1% 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.