Best Internet Providers in Hoke County, NC
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hoke County, NC
Hoke County has 10 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Hoke County.
Ranks compare Hoke County with the 100 North Carolina counties.
The Best Internet in Hoke County, NC at a Glance
Hoke County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Hoke County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hoke County, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Hoke County based on 329 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 Hoke County?
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 Hoke County
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Focus - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- RIVR Tech - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Hoke County Compares to the Rest of North Carolina
Hoke County's report card score is 8th of 100 and its connectivity index is tied 24th of 100.
| Measure | Hoke County | Rank among North Carolina counties | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 90.7% | 18th of 100 | 78.0% | 71.5% | Davie County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 4,359 Mbps | 9th of 100 | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Greene County (8,030 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | Tied 29th of 100 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Buncombe County (9.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.8 | Tied 3rd of 100 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Union County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 63rd of 100 | 16% | 15% | Mecklenburg County and Wake County (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 45th of 100 | 95% | 96% | Carteret County and Dare County and 3 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 25th of 100 | 91% | 91% | Wake County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | Tied 23rd of 100 | 77% | 76% | Wake County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | Tied 33rd of 100 | 80% | 81% | Orange County and Wake County (90%) |
| Median household income | $67,757 | 44th of 100 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Union County ($119,553) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 16th of 100 | 16% | 16% | Watauga County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 90.7% of homes in Hoke County, against 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Hoke County are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,757 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Hoke County Compares to Its Neighbors
Hoke County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Cumberland County has the most homes with fiber (84.7%) and Scotland County the fewest (27.6%); Hoke County has 90.7%.
Map of Hoke County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Hoke County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoke County (this page) | 52,082 | 90.7% | 4,359 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Cumberland County | 334,728 | 84.7% | 4,080 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Robeson County | 116,530 | 76.4% | 1,697 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 35/100 |
| Moore County | 99,727 | 78.0% | 1,528 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 65/100 |
| Richmond County | 42,946 | 42.8% | 1,398 Mbps | 7.4 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Scotland County | 34,174 | 27.6% | 1,708 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 45/100 |
Internet in Hoke County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Hoke County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raeford | 40,844 | 95.4% | 4,769 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 69/100 |
| Mccain | 641 | 93.9% | 4,819 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 55/100 |
| Bowmore | 629 | 100.0% | 4,339 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 35/100 |
| Silver City | 569 | 96.1% | 4,923 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 72/100 |
| Ashley Heights | 432 | 78.0% | 1,635 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Montrose | 246 | 100.0% | 1,585 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Duffies | 151 | 96.7% | 2,747 Mbps | 4 | B- | 31/100 |
| Dundarrach | 34 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 48/100 |
ZIP codes in Hoke County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28376 (Raeford) | 43,219 | 94.9% | 4,724 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 68/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hoke County?
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, Metronet 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 Hoke County
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Focus Broadband | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| RIVR Tech | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Hoke County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Hoke County Internet Providers
Based on 329 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Hoke County 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 78.9% coverage in Hoke County.
At a national level, based on 4431 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 Hoke County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hoke County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hoke County Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) |  (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| RIVR Tech | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (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 Hoke County
Based on data reported by Hoke County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Hoke County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 | Hoke County Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| RIVR Tech | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | 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 Hoke County?
Of the providers in Hoke County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hoke County 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. Metronet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hoke County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hoke County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hoke County Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| RIVR Tech | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 | (2) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Hoke County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hoke County?
Metronet Fiber in Hoke County, NC
Availability:
71.8%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 71.8% of Hoke County homes. Across the county, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Hoke County, NC
Availability:
34.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 34.9% of Hoke County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Hoke County, NC
Availability:
27.9%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,436 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 27.9% of Hoke County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,436 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 Hoke County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
RIVR Tech Fiber in Hoke County, NC
Availability:
18.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
RIVR Tech offers Fiber service to 18.3% of Hoke County homes. Across the county, RIVR Tech Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Focus Fiber in Hoke County, NC
Availability:
9.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Focus Broadband offers Fiber service to 9.6% of Hoke County homes. Across the county, Focus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Hoke County, NC
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,980 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Hoke County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,980 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Hoke County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hoke County?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hoke County, NC
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
241 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.5% of Hoke County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 241 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hoke County, NC
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Hoke County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hoke County, NC
Availability:
78.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.9% of Hoke County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hoke County, NC
Availability:
78.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.9% of Hoke County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Hoke County, NC
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.8% of Hoke County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hoke County?
Spectrum Cable in Hoke County, NC
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 85.1% of Hoke County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hoke County?
Brightspeed DSL in Hoke County, NC
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 90.6% of Hoke County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hoke County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Hoke County, NC
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
123 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 4.8% of Hoke County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 123 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 15 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hoke County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
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.
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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 Hoke County?
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 Hoke County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. 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 Hoke County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hoke County, available to 97.4% 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.