Best Internet Providers in Highsmiths, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Highsmiths, NC
Highsmiths has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Highsmiths.
Ranks compare Highsmiths with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Highsmiths, NC at a Glance
Highsmiths Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Star Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
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 Highsmiths ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Highsmiths, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Highsmiths based on 316 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 Highsmiths?
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 Highsmiths
- Star Communications - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
- Star Communications - dsl coverage map
How Highsmiths Compares to Places Its Size
Highsmiths's report card score is in the top 14% and its connectivity index is in the top 35%.
| Measure | Highsmiths | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Sampson County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 95.9% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,192 Mbps | top 33% | 1,337 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.4 | top 29% | 5.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 89% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 85% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | top 29% | 62% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | top 50% | 71% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $56,700 | bottom 25% | $55,588 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Highsmiths, against 95.9% across Sampson County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Highsmiths are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $56,700 (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 Highsmiths
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Highsmiths?
Star Communications Fiber in Highsmiths, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Star Communications offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Highsmiths homes. Across the city, Star Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Highsmiths, NC
Availability:
32.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 32.7% of Highsmiths homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Highsmiths, NC
Availability:
19.2%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 19.2% of Highsmiths homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Highsmiths?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Highsmiths, NC
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of Highsmiths homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Highsmiths, NC
Availability:
86.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.1% of Highsmiths 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 Highsmiths, NC
Availability:
86.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.1% of Highsmiths homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Highsmiths, NC
Availability:
39.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.6% of Highsmiths homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Highsmiths, NC
Availability:
14.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.3% of Highsmiths homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Highsmiths?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Highsmiths, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Highsmiths?
Brightspeed DSL in Highsmiths, NC
Availability:
67.7%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 67.7% of Highsmiths homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 47 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Highsmiths from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Star Communications DSL in Highsmiths, NC
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Star Communications offers DSL service to 1.7% of Highsmiths homes. Across the city, Star Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Highsmiths by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Highsmiths
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Highsmiths
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Highsmiths Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Highsmiths that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Salemburg has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Stedman the fewest (35.4%); Highsmiths has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highsmiths (this page) | 713 | 100.0% | 1,192 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 48/100 |
| Stedman | 6,849 | 35.4% | 1,419 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 61/100 |
| Roseboro | 4,194 | 97.9% | 1,412 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 58/100 |
| Autryville | 3,615 | 89.4% | 1,054 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Salemburg | 2,611 | 100.0% | 1,001 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 46/100 |
| Garland | 2,320 | 95.9% | 960 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 36/100 |
| White Oak | 2,142 | 97.1% | 974 Mbps | 3 | C | 38/100 |
| Hayne | 1,170 | 91.0% | 1,148 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Parkersburg | 649 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Mintz | 446 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 84/100 |
| Piney Ridge | 276 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Highsmiths?
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 and Star Communications 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 Highsmiths
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Star Communications | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Highsmiths Internet Providers
Based on 316 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Highsmiths 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 86.1% coverage in Highsmiths.
At a national level, based on 4252 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 Highsmiths Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Highsmiths, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Highsmiths Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Star Communications |  (1) | (3) | (3) | 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 Highsmiths
Based on data reported by Highsmiths ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum and Star Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Highsmiths. 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 Type | Highsmiths Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Star Communications | (1) | (3) | (3) | 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 Highsmiths?
Of the providers in Highsmiths, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Highsmiths 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Highsmiths, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Highsmiths
| ISP / Tech Type | Highsmiths Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Star Communications |  (1) | (3) | (3) | 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 Highsmiths?
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 Highsmiths is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum and Star Communications. 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 Highsmiths is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Star Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Highsmiths, 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.