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Best Internet Providers in Herrings Crossroads, NC

All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Herrings Crossroads has 6 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 Herrings Crossroads.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber100.0%Duplin County 74.7%top 1%
Average top speed1,000 MbpsDuplin County 1,357 Mbpstop 38%
Providers66 at a typical addresstop 20%
Homes with internet85%Duplin County 83%bottom 46%
ISP Report CardBscore 64 of 100top 15%
Connectivity index19/100Duplin County 33/100bottom 10%

Ranks compare Herrings Crossroads with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Herrings Crossroads, NC at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Herrings Crossroads ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestSpectrumUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedAT&TRated 3.73 out of 5 by its customers, available to 100.00% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Herrings Crossroads Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Spectrum

Spectrum logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1949)

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1-877-411-1381 Price: Starting at $30.00 / mo.

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Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Herrings Crossroads.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Herrings Crossroads residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

100.0%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.5 of 5 stars

(207)

Brightspeed

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(76)

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1-888-787-8580 Price: Starting at $39.99 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Herrings Crossroads.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Herrings Crossroads residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

100.0%

80 Mbps

80 Mbps

DSL: 2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

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Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Herrings Crossroads.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Herrings Crossroads residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

100.0%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

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Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Herrings Crossroads.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Herrings Crossroads residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

100.0%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Herrings Crossroads.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Herrings Crossroads residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

100.0%

300 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Eastern Carolina Broadband

Eastern Carolina Broadband logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Herrings Crossroads.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Herrings Crossroads residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

100.0%

125 Mbps

125 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Herrings Crossroads residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Herrings Crossroads ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Herrings Crossroads, NC?

AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Herrings Crossroads based on 300 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.

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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Herrings Crossroads?

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.

Herrings Crossroads, NC map of internet availability

How Herrings Crossroads Compares to Places Its Size

Herrings Crossroads's report card score is in the top 15% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 10%.

Bscore 64 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.top 15%
19/100Duplin County 33/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 10%
Measure Herrings Crossroads Rank among US places under 1,000 people Duplin County North Carolina US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 100.0% top 1% 74.7% 78.0% 71.5% Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0%
Average top speed 1,000 Mbps top 38% 1,357 Mbps 3,577 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 6 top 20% 5.8 7.3 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.2 bottom 24% 2.4 2.5 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 1% bottom 3% 8% 16% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 85% bottom 15% 91% 95% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 85% bottom 46% 83% 91% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 52% bottom 39% 59% 77% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 60% bottom 19% 63% 80% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $62,891 bottom 36% $57,132 $83,207 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 11% bottom 47% 15% 16% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Herrings Crossroads, against 74.7% across Duplin County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Herrings Crossroads are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 1% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,891 (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 Herrings Crossroads

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Herrings Crossroads?

Spectrum Fiber in Herrings Crossroads, NC

Spectrum logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(207)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Herrings Crossroads homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Spectrum Fiber. Spectrum Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Herrings Crossroads from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Herrings Crossroads?

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Herrings Crossroads, NC

EarthLink logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Herrings Crossroads homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Herrings Crossroads from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Herrings Crossroads, NC

Verizon logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

300 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Herrings Crossroads homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Herrings Crossroads from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Eastern Carolina Broadband Fixed Wireless in Herrings Crossroads, NC

Eastern Carolina Broadband logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

125 Mbps

Eastern Carolina Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Herrings Crossroads homes. Across the city, Eastern Carolina Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 125 Mbps, with speeds from 125 Mpbs up to 125 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 25, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the city. Eastern Carolina Broadband Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Herrings Crossroads from Eastern Carolina Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Herrings Crossroads, NC

AT&T logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Herrings Crossroads homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Herrings Crossroads from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Herrings Crossroads?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Herrings Crossroads, NC.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Herrings Crossroads?

Brightspeed DSL in Herrings Crossroads, NC

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

Avg. Download Speed

80 Mbps

Brightspeed offers DSL service to 100.0% of Herrings Crossroads homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 Mbps, with speeds from 80 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Herrings Crossroads from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Herrings Crossroads by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Herrings Crossroads

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Herrings Crossroads

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Herrings Crossroads Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Herrings Crossroads that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Albertson has the most homes with fiber (88.6%) and Pink Hill the fewest (33.8%); Herrings Crossroads has 100.0%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Herrings Crossroads (this page)26 100.0%1,000 Mbps6B19/100
Pink Hill5,649 33.8%1,159 Mbps5.6C37/100
Seven Springs4,586 65.2%2,580 Mbps6.2B-35/100
Deep Run3,246 63.6%1,544 Mbps5.9C+39/100
Kenansville2,992 75.5%1,227 Mbps6C+21/100
Albertson2,280 88.6%1,176 Mbps6.3B-25/100
Friendship680 100.0%1,000 Mbps3.8C+35/100
Liddell613 100.0%9,706 Mbps6.3A-19/100
Indian Springs610 40.2%2,607 Mbps6.1C+76/100
Jenny Lind338 95.9%8,329 Mbps6B+27/100
Irvings Crossroads116 30.2%683 Mbps3.7D49/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Herrings Crossroads?

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, Spectrum 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 Herrings Crossroads

Max Advertised Speed in Herrings Crossroads, NC
Spectrum1,000
Verizon300
Eastern Carolina Broadband125
AT&T100
EarthLink100
Viasat100
Brightspeed80
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for Herrings Crossroads Internet Providers

Based on 300 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Herrings Crossroads 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 100.0% coverage in Herrings Crossroads.

At a national level, based on 3907 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 Herrings Crossroads Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Herrings Crossroads, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeHerrings Crossroads OverallNorth Carolina OverallNational OverallFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (59)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (9)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
SpectrumNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (214)3.5 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (17)3 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Eastern Carolina BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Herrings Crossroads

Based on data reported by Herrings Crossroads ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Herrings Crossroads. 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.

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 TypeHerrings Crossroads SpeedNorth Carolina SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (59)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
SpectrumNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (214)3.5 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (9)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (17)3 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Eastern Carolina BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Herrings Crossroads?

Of the providers in Herrings Crossroads, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Herrings Crossroads 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.

AT&T is rated 3.46 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Herrings Crossroads, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Herrings Crossroads

ISP / Tech TypeHerrings Crossroads AffordabilityNorth Carolina AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (9)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (59)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (17)3.5 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
SpectrumNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (214)3 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Eastern Carolina BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

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Spectrum Cable

2 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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Ripple Fiber

2 of 5 stars November 01, 2026

Constant outages with customer service associates that barely know anything about the product

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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AT&T Fiber

1 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Spectrum

2 of 5 stars October 26, 2026

Declining since an optic company came into our housing area in zip 28110. We are displeased and considering alternatives.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 2 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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Brightspeed

1 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Herrings Crossroads?

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 Herrings Crossroads is AT&T.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Herrings Crossroads is AT&T.
  • Viasat, Verizon, Spectrum, HughesNet, Eastern Carolina Broadband, EarthLink, Brightspeed, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Herrings Crossroads, 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.