Best Internet Providers in Hancock, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hancock, NC
Hancock 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 Hancock.
Ranks compare Hancock with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hancock, NC at a Glance
Hancock Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Roanoke Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Focus
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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 Hancock ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hancock, NC?
Focus Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Hancock based on 104 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 Hancock?
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 Hancock
- Focus - fiber coverage map
- Roanoke Connect - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Mediacom - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Hancock Compares to Places Its Size
Hancock's report card score is in the top 6% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 27%.
| Measure | Hancock | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Chowan County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 94.5% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,307 Mbps | top 15% | 3,481 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.3 | top 33% | 5.8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 7% | 9% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 33% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | top 38% | 67% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 58% | bottom 9% | 62% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,277 | bottom 47% | $63,897 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 10% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Hancock, against 94.5% across Chowan County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Hancock are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,277 (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 Hancock
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hancock?
Roanoke Connect Fiber in Hancock, NC
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Roanoke Connect offers Fiber service to 99.6% of Hancock homes. Across the city, Roanoke Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Focus Fiber in Hancock, NC
Availability:
76.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Focus Broadband offers Fiber service to 76.9% of Hancock homes. Across the city, Focus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Hancock, NC
Availability:
22.4%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 22.4% of Hancock homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hancock?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hancock, NC
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.3% of Hancock homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hancock, NC
Availability:
54.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
180 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.0% of Hancock homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 180 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Hancock, NC
Availability:
36.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.6% of Hancock homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hancock, NC
Availability:
31.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.2% of Hancock 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 Hancock, NC
Availability:
31.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.2% of Hancock homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Hancock, NC
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.8% of Hancock homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hancock?
Mediacom Cable in Hancock, NC
Availability:
71.6%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 71.6% of Hancock homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hancock?
Brightspeed DSL in Hancock, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 100.0% of Hancock homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 61 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hancock from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Hancock by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hancock
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hancock
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Hancock Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hancock that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Tyner has the most homes with fiber (99.0%) and Merry Hill the fewest (76.2%); Hancock has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock (this page) | 1,035 | 100.0% | 4,307 Mbps | 6.3 | A- | 36/100 |
| Edenton | 9,688 | 92.4% | 2,930 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 50/100 |
| Tyner | 1,843 | 99.0% | 4,981 Mbps | 4.8 | B+ | 20/100 |
| Merry Hill | 1,330 | 76.2% | 1,470 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 7/100 |
| St. Johns | 617 | 100.0% | 4,942 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 47/100 |
| Goose Pond | 334 | 76.0% | 1,545 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Perrytown | 309 | 83.5% | 1,155 Mbps | 3 | C | 7/100 |
| Rockyhock | 149 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 5.7 | A- | 40/100 |
| Cisco | 86 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 7 | A- | 37/100 |
| Valhalla | 72 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 3 | B | 27/100 |
| Westover | 26 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5 | B | 6/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hancock?
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 Hancock
| Focus Broadband | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Roanoke Connect | 2,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hancock Internet Providers
Based on 104 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Focus Broadband is the best internet service provider for Hancock 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 31.2% coverage in Hancock.
At a national level, based on 2398 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 Hancock Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hancock, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hancock 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (0) | (93) | 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 Hancock
Based on data reported by Hancock 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 Hancock. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 | Hancock 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (0) | (93) | 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 Hancock?
Of the providers in Hancock, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hancock 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 Hancock, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hancock
| ISP / Tech Type | Hancock 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (0) | (93) | 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
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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 Hancock?
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 Hancock 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 Hancock is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Hancock, 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.