Best Internet Providers in Hertford, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hertford, NC
Hertford 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 Hertford.
Ranks compare Hertford with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hertford, NC at a Glance
Hertford Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Fixed Wireless
Focus
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Hertford ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hertford, NC?
Focus Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Hertford based on 318 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 Hertford?
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 Hertford
- Focus - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fixed wireless coverage map
How Hertford Compares to Places Its Size
Hertford's report card score is in the top 24% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 38%.
| Measure | Hertford | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Perquimans County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 84.0% | top 43% | 91.4% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,752 Mbps | top 18% | 4,151 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | top 35% | 6.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 29% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 23% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 33% | 85% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | bottom 45% | 63% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 35% | 71% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,364 | bottom 47% | $71,795 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 84.0% of homes in Hertford, against 91.4% across Perquimans County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Hertford are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,364 (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 Hertford
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hertford?
Focus Fiber in Hertford, NC
Availability:
63.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Focus Broadband offers Fiber service to 63.2% of Hertford homes. Across the city, Focus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Hertford, NC
Availability:
35.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,700 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 35.7% of Hertford homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,700 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 Hertford from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Mediacom Fiber in Hertford, NC
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Hertford homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hertford?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hertford, NC
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Hertford homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hertford, NC
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.5% of Hertford homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hertford, NC
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.2% of Hertford homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hertford, NC
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.2% of Hertford homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Hertford, NC
Availability:
18.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.6% of Hertford homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Hertford, NC
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Hertford homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 59 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hertford?
Mediacom Cable in Hertford, NC
Availability:
71.4%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 71.4% of Hertford homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Hertford, NC
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 2.3% of Hertford homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hertford?
Brightspeed DSL in Hertford, NC
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 87.6% of Hertford homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 57 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hertford from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Hertford by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Hertford has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hertford
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Hertford
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27944 | 11,592 | 90.8% | 4,188 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 41/100 |
How Hertford Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hertford that have their own pages are all within 11 miles.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford (this page) | 7,971 | 84.0% | 3,752 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 41/100 |
| Belvidere | 1,171 | 100.0% | 4,424 Mbps | 4 | B | 19/100 |
| Winfall | 1,161 | 100.0% | 4,553 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 34/100 |
| Burgess | 859 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 8.5 | A | 54/100 |
| New Hope | 826 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 32/100 |
| St. Johns | 617 | 100.0% | 4,942 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 47/100 |
| Nixonton | 609 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 9 | A | 62/100 |
| Chapanoke | 607 | 60.5% | 3,447 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 59/100 |
| Parkville | 261 | 70.1% | 3,621 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 35/100 |
| Durants Neck | 50 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 7 | A- | 52/100 |
| Joppa | 26 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 3 | B | 19/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hertford?
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 Hertford
| Focus Broadband | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Hertford. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Hertford Internet Providers
Based on 318 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Focus Broadband is the best internet service provider for Hertford 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 77.2% coverage in Hertford.
At a national level, based on 4347 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 Hertford Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hertford, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hertford 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hertford
Based on data reported by Hertford 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 Hertford. 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 | Hertford 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hertford?
Of the providers in Hertford, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hertford 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 Hertford, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hertford
| ISP / Tech Type | Hertford 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (0) | (93) | 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
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 Hertford?
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 Hertford 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 Hertford is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Hertford, available to 97.2% 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.