Best Internet Providers in Haywood, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Haywood, NC
Haywood 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 Haywood.
Ranks compare Haywood with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Haywood, NC at a Glance
Haywood Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Windstream
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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 Haywood ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Haywood, NC?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in Haywood based on 319 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 Haywood?
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 Haywood
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Haywood Compares to Places Its Size
Haywood's report card score is in the bottom 37% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.
| Measure | Haywood | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Chatham County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 23.9% | bottom 32% | 91.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 332 Mbps | bottom 15% | 2,641 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | top 22% | 6.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 23% | top 7% | 24% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 96% | 95% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 63% | bottom 3% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 34% | bottom 13% | 73% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 8% | 84% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $118,050 | top 5% | $109,171 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 23.9% of homes in Haywood, against 91.2% across Chatham County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Haywood are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 23% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $118,050 (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 Haywood
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Haywood?
Spectrum Fiber in Haywood, NC
Availability:
23.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 23.8% of Haywood homes. Across the city, Spectrum 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 Haywood?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Haywood, NC
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of Haywood homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Haywood, NC
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of Haywood homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Haywood, NC
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.8% of Haywood homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Haywood, NC
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.8% of Haywood homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 Haywood?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Haywood, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Haywood?
Brightspeed DSL in Haywood, NC
Availability:
76.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 76.2% of Haywood homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 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 1.5 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink DSL in Haywood, NC
Availability:
51.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 51.5% of Haywood homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Haywood, NC
Availability:
51.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 51.5% of Haywood homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Haywood, NC
Availability:
29.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 29.2% of Haywood homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Internet in Haywood by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Haywood
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Haywood
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Haywood Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Haywood that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Holly Springs has the most homes with fiber (94.2%) and Moncure the fewest (53.4%); Haywood has 23.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood (this page) | 130 | 23.9% | 332 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 40/100 |
| Holly Springs | 48,724 | 94.2% | 4,938 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 95/100 |
| New Hill | 3,536 | 93.1% | 5,360 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 97/100 |
| Moncure | 2,195 | 53.4% | 1,033 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 59/100 |
| Cokesbury | 1,003 | 80.1% | 1,762 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 37/100 |
| Osgood | 824 | 60.0% | 1,021 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 35/100 |
| Colon | 568 | 92.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 54/100 |
| Fearrington | 565 | 97.3% | 2,169 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 87/100 |
| Hollemans Crossroads | 425 | 74.6% | 770 Mbps | 7.6 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Corinth | 402 | 50.5% | 635 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 54/100 |
| Merry Oaks | 386 | 84.2% | 1,166 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Haywood?
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, Windstream 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 Haywood
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 40 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Haywood Internet Providers
Based on 319 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Haywood residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 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 98.5% coverage in Haywood.
At a national level, based on 4348 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 Haywood Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Haywood, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Haywood Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream |  (0) |  (6) | (99) | 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Haywood
Based on data reported by Haywood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 200 Mbps in Haywood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 200 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 | Haywood Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Haywood?
Of the providers in Haywood, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Haywood 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Haywood, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Haywood
| ISP / Tech Type | Haywood Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | 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 | ||
| 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 Haywood?
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 Haywood is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 Haywood is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Haywood, available to 98.5% 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.