Best Internet Providers in Kernersville, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Kernersville, NC
Kernersville 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 Kernersville.
Ranks compare Kernersville with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Kernersville, NC at a Glance
Kernersville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Lumos Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Kernersville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kernersville, NC?
Lumos Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Kernersville based on 336 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 Kernersville?
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 Kernersville
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Kernersville Compares to Places Its Size
Kernersville's report card score is tied 285th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 428th of 749.
| Measure | Kernersville | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Forsyth County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 86.9% | 301st of 749 | 77.4% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,833 Mbps | 327th of 749 | 3,868 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | Tied 428th of 749 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 561st of 749 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | Tied 321st of 749 | 15% | 16% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 281st of 749 | 96% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 356th of 749 | 90% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | Tied 320th of 749 | 78% | 77% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | Tied 305th of 749 | 81% | 80% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $89,538 | 404th of 749 | $75,048 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 397th of 749 | 18% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 86.9% of homes in Kernersville, against 77.4% across Forsyth County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Kernersville are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $89,538 (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 Kernersville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kernersville?
Brightspeed Fiber in Kernersville, NC
Availability:
66.9%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,996 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 66.9% of Kernersville homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,996 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 Kernersville from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lumos Networks Fiber in Kernersville, NC
Availability:
58.2%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 58.2% of Kernersville homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Kernersville, NC
Availability:
17.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 17.4% of Kernersville homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Kernersville, NC
Availability:
15.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,468 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 15.7% of Kernersville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,468 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Kernersville from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Kernersville, NC
Availability:
15.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,468 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 15.7% of Kernersville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,468 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Kernersville from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kernersville?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kernersville, NC
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
254 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Kernersville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 254 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kernersville, NC
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Kernersville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kernersville, NC
Availability:
90.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.9% of Kernersville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kernersville, NC
Availability:
90.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.9% of Kernersville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Kernersville, NC
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Kernersville homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kernersville?
Spectrum Cable in Kernersville, NC
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.6% of Kernersville homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kernersville?
Brightspeed DSL in Kernersville, NC
Availability:
47.9%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 47.9% of Kernersville homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 29 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 2.7 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Kernersville from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Kernersville, NC
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 12.5% of Kernersville homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 76 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Kernersville from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Kernersville, NC
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 12.5% of Kernersville homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 76 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Kernersville from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Kernersville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Kernersville has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Kernersville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Kernersville
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27284 | 57,590 | 86.1% | 3,777 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 70/100 |
How Kernersville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Kernersville that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, High Point has the most homes with fiber (94.4%) and Belews Creek the fewest (0.9%); Kernersville has 86.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kernersville (this page) | 56,000 | 86.9% | 3,833 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Winston-Salem metro area | 675,966 | 77.2% | 3,675 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 61/100 |
| High Point | 114,657 | 94.4% | 4,860 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Jamestown | 17,757 | 93.5% | 4,707 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Walkertown | 10,647 | 68.1% | 3,432 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 78/100 |
| Stokesdale | 9,837 | 55.4% | 2,506 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 61/100 |
| Oak Ridge | 8,802 | 85.6% | 4,197 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Colfax | 5,043 | 72.0% | 3,577 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 64/100 |
| Belews Creek | 3,232 | 0.9% | 1,034 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 67/100 |
| Wallburg | 3,051 | 48.4% | 2,749 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 72/100 |
| Dennis | 539 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.3 | C- | 62/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kernersville?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Brightspeed. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Lumos Networks 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 Kernersville
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Kernersville Internet Providers
Based on 336 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Lumos Networks is the best internet service provider for Kernersville residents. Lumos Networks was rated at an average of 4.04 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 92.4% coverage in Kernersville.
At a national level, based on 4277 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 Kernersville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Kernersville, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kernersville Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks |  (2) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (2) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kernersville
Based on data reported by Kernersville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Kernersville. 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 Brightspeed. This indicates Brightspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kernersville Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed |  (2) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (2) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kernersville?
Of the providers in Kernersville, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Kernersville 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.
Brightspeed is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Lumos Networks is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Kernersville, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kernersville
| ISP / Tech Type | Kernersville Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (2) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (2) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (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
Corey W.
Lumos Networks Fiber
May 29, 2025 I currently have Lumos but it did not start out that way. When I originally signed up it was a company called NorthState and it was absolutely amazing. It was sold a few times and now my internet is serviced by Lumos. Back when it was just Northstate, it was the perfect provider as I had local 24/7 friendly and professional technical support if I ever needed it. Customer support was always friendly and understanding, and the price I paid was amazing. With Lumos, the customer support and technical support are awful. The only reason I am still ok with it is because my plan is still the same price as when I signed up with Northstate. I've talked to friends looking into getting Lumos as a new customer but they would paying 30-40 more dollars per month than what I currently pay. If I had to pay that amount I would not consider it a good internet provider.
Phedra H.
Brightspeed Fiber
April 05, 2025 The pricing with this fiber optic Internet provider is extremely competitive. I cannot complain about the speed. The service was excellent as well. I had many installation days to choose from and installation technician was courteous and professional. However, I have recognized from time to time that there is interrupted service. This occurs maybe 2 to 3 times a week in which the Internet loses connection for several minutes at a time. It can be annoying, but not enough to justify the overall service and the good pricing. Overall, I would recommend this service.
Sandi F
Brightspeed Fiber
September 03, 2024 Brightspeed was bought out or merged with CenturyLink. We have since switched to Brightspeed which is fiber. While it works well but we have trouble with all the electronics that are connected. It kicks things off like TV's, laptops and our doorbell. We have the highest one that you can get and it's still not enough to keep everything connected. We usually can fix it by turning off the wireless internet box for a minute to give it time to reboot everything back on and it works well getting all electronics back online.
Jake M
Lumos Networks Fiber
January 12, 2024 I live in a suburban neighborhood that has several different internet providers operating. In the 15 years that I have live at this location, I have used 5 different internet providers. The reason I kept changing providers is because I work from home and must have a hi-speed connection to conduct livestreams on various social media platforms. Because providers like AT&T, Verizon and Spectrum had spotty service, I tried a new company - Lumos. This new provider boosted by speed by several magnitudes, both upload and download speeds. The service has been consistently reliable with only a few outages in the past few years. It serves my needs at a fair price. I will never go back to anything but a high-quality fiber provider.
A Kernersville, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
June 04, 2023 When I moved to this area, Spectrum (comcast at that time) was the only provider in this area. At that time, the rates for the service were reasonable. The rates continued to be raised over the next 2 years to be rather absurd. Now that there is competition in the area offered better pricing, you would think Spectrum would try to compete. But they don't. The rates continue to escalate instead.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Kernersville?
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 Kernersville is Lumos Networks.
- The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Brightspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Kernersville is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Kernersville, available to 99.6% 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.