Best Internet Providers in Hiddenite, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hiddenite, NC
Hiddenite has 7 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 Hiddenite.
Ranks compare Hiddenite with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hiddenite, NC at a Glance
Hiddenite Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Zirrus
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Hiddenite ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hiddenite, NC?
Zirrus is the highest-rated internet provider in Hiddenite based on 307 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 Hiddenite?
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 Hiddenite
- Zirrus - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zirrus - dsl coverage map
How Hiddenite Compares to Places Its Size
Hiddenite's report card score is in the top 46% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Hiddenite | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Alexander County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 63.1% | bottom 42% | 36.5% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,924 Mbps | top 22% | 1,261 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | top 50% | 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 | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 41% | 7% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 36% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 38% | 85% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | bottom 34% | 65% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 57% | bottom 8% | 66% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $75,453 | top 48% | $66,493 | $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 63.1% of homes in Hiddenite, against 36.5% across Alexander County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Hiddenite are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $75,453 (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 Hiddenite
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hiddenite?
Spectrum Fiber in Hiddenite, NC
Availability:
61.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 61.4% of Hiddenite homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zirrus Fiber in Hiddenite, NC
Availability:
38.6%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
6,000 Mbps
Zirrus offers Fiber service to 38.6% of Hiddenite homes. Across the city, Zirrus Fiber has speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hiddenite?
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Hiddenite, NC
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.5% of Hiddenite homes. Across the city, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hiddenite, NC
Availability:
90.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.9% of Hiddenite homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hiddenite, NC
Availability:
50.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.7% of Hiddenite homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hiddenite, NC
Availability:
50.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.7% of Hiddenite homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hiddenite, NC
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
206 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.1% of Hiddenite homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 206 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hiddenite?
Spectrum Cable in Hiddenite, NC
Availability:
56.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 56.9% of Hiddenite homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hiddenite?
EarthLink DSL in Hiddenite, NC
Availability:
48.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 48.9% of Hiddenite homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 35 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 20, with an average of 7.1 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hiddenite from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Hiddenite, NC
Availability:
48.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 48.9% of Hiddenite homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 35 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 20, with an average of 7.1 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Hiddenite from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Zirrus DSL in Hiddenite, NC
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Zirrus offers DSL service to 3.9% of Hiddenite homes. Across the city, Zirrus DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Hiddenite by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Hiddenite has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hiddenite
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Hiddenite
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28636 | 4,993 | 67.1% | 3,051 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 37/100 |
How Hiddenite Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hiddenite that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Olin has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Claremont the fewest (10.7%); Hiddenite has 63.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiddenite (this page) | 5,096 | 63.1% | 2,924 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 37/100 |
| Statesville | 70,422 | 60.9% | 3,017 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 57/100 |
| Taylorsville | 24,758 | 31.3% | 952 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 38/100 |
| Claremont | 10,274 | 10.7% | 1,056 Mbps | 7.1 | C | 52/100 |
| Stony Point | 5,621 | 36.0% | 1,480 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Moravian Falls | 4,023 | 96.2% | 1,263 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 71/100 |
| Olin | 2,405 | 100.0% | 5,949 Mbps | 5.9 | A- | 51/100 |
| Union Grove | 2,191 | 99.6% | 5,976 Mbps | 4.5 | B+ | 48/100 |
| Vashti | 820 | 100.0% | 3,085 Mbps | 5.6 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Millersville | 716 | 21.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 40/100 |
| Love Valley | 279 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 3.8 | B | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hiddenite?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Zirrus.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Hiddenite
| Zirrus | 6,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Hiddenite. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Hiddenite Internet Providers
Based on 307 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Zirrus is the best internet service provider for Hiddenite residents. Zirrus was rated at an average of 4.36 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 74.1% coverage in Hiddenite.
At a national level, based on 4184 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 Hiddenite Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hiddenite, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hiddenite Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zirrus | (0) | (11) | (11) | 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hiddenite
Based on data reported by Hiddenite ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Zirrus. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Hiddenite. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Zirrus. This indicates Zirrus reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hiddenite Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zirrus | (0) | (11) | (11) | 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hiddenite?
Of the providers in Hiddenite, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hiddenite 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. Zirrus is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.27 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hiddenite, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hiddenite
| ISP / Tech Type | Hiddenite Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Zirrus | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (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.
Rate your provider
Share your experience to help others in your area choose.
Verified customer: we detected your connection is on this provider.
Reviews are independent and unedited. Published after a quick spam check.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Hiddenite?
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 Hiddenite is Zirrus.
- The fastest internet provider should be Zirrus. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Zirrus may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hiddenite is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hiddenite, available to 97.5% 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.