Best Internet Providers in Hyde County, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hyde County, NC
Hyde County 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Hyde County.
Ranks compare Hyde County with the 100 North Carolina counties.
The Best Internet in Hyde County, NC at a Glance
Hyde County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
River Street
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Hyde County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hyde County, NC?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hyde County based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hyde County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 44.74% of the county.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hyde 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 Hyde County
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- River Street - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- River Street - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Hyde County Compares to the Rest of North Carolina
Hyde County's report card score is 98th of 100 and its connectivity index is 100th of 100.
| Measure | Hyde County | Rank among North Carolina counties | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 80.9% | 41st of 100 | 78.0% | 71.5% | Davie County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 1,127 Mbps | 89th of 100 | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Greene County (8,030 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.8 | 100th of 100 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Buncombe County (9.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 1.9 | 100th of 100 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Union County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | Tied 98th of 100 | 16% | 15% | Mecklenburg County and Wake County (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 76% | 100th of 100 | 95% | 96% | Carteret County and Dare County and 3 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 65% | 100th of 100 | 91% | 91% | Wake County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 40% | 100th of 100 | 77% | 76% | Wake County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 53% | 100th of 100 | 80% | 81% | Orange County and Wake County (90%) |
| Median household income | $48,335 | 98th of 100 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Union County ($119,553) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | 99th of 100 | 16% | 16% | Watauga County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 80.9% of homes in Hyde County, against 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Hyde County are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $48,335 (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 Hyde County Compares to Its Neighbors
Hyde County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Dare County has the most homes with fiber (82.7%) and Pamlico County the fewest (31.6%); Hyde County has 80.9%.
Map of Hyde County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Hyde County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde County (this page) | 4,589 | 80.9% | 1,127 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 7/100 |
| Carteret County | 67,686 | 64.1% | 1,585 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Beaufort County | 44,652 | 79.7% | 1,448 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Dare County | 36,915 | 82.7% | 1,788 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 69/100 |
| Pamlico County | 12,276 | 31.6% | 968 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Washington County | 11,003 | 77.8% | 1,609 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Tyrrell County | 3,245 | 80.1% | 1,625 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 23/100 |
Internet in Hyde County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Hyde County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 1,055 | 90.1% | 907 Mbps | 1.5 | C- | 9/100 |
| Ocracoke | 797 | 0.0% | 76 Mbps | 3.3 | F | 37/100 |
| Engelhard | 784 | 97.5% | 1,724 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 5/100 |
| Swanquarter | 701 | 98.7% | 1,763 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Scranton | 427 | 94.4% | 965 Mbps | 3 | C | 8/100 |
| Middletown | 212 | 100.0% | 1,811 Mbps | 3.6 | B- | 4/100 |
| Nebraska | 171 | 100.0% | 1,175 Mbps | 3.4 | B- | 4/100 |
| Ponzer | 128 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 6/100 |
| Rose Bay | 102 | 92.2% | 1,428 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 11/100 |
| Gulrock | 51 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 4/100 |
ZIP codes in Hyde County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27824 (Engelhard) | 1,165 | 98.3% | 1,659 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 4/100 |
| 27826 (Fairfield) | 1,120 | 90.3% | 912 Mbps | 1.6 | C- | 9/100 |
| 27960 (Ocracoke) | 797 | 0.0% | 76 Mbps | 3.3 | F | 37/100 |
| 27885 (Swanquarter) | 756 | 98.8% | 1,760 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 32/100 |
| 27875 (Scranton) | 390 | 92.8% | 966 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 9/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hyde County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from Spectrum.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Hyde County
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| River Street Networks | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hyde County Internet Providers
Based on 305 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hyde County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.77 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.35 out of 5 stars and 78.7% coverage in Hyde County.
At a national level, based on 3435 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 Hyde County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hyde County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hyde County 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 | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) |  (2) | 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 Hyde County
Based on data reported by Hyde County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Hyde County. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hyde County 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 | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 Hyde County?
Of the providers in Hyde County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hyde 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. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.35 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hyde County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hyde County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hyde County Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Hyde County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hyde County?
Spectrum Fiber in Hyde County, NC
Availability:
78.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 78.7% of Hyde County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Hyde County, NC
Availability:
28.9%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 28.9% of Hyde County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
River Street Fiber in Hyde County, NC
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 4.6% of Hyde County homes. Across the county, River Street Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hyde County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hyde County, NC
Availability:
44.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.7% of Hyde 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 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hyde County, NC
Availability:
17.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.4% of Hyde County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hyde County, NC
Availability:
17.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.4% of Hyde County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the county.
River Street Fixed Wireless in Hyde County, NC
Availability:
9.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.3% of Hyde County homes. Across the county, River Street Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Hyde County, NC
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Hyde County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hyde County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Hyde County, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hyde County?
Brightspeed DSL in Hyde County, NC
Availability:
72.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 72.4% of Hyde County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 44 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hyde County from Brightspeed 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
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 Hyde 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 Hyde County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hyde County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Hyde County, available to 84.3% 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.