Best Internet Providers in Lenoir County, NC
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Lenoir County.
Ranks compare Lenoir County with the 100 North Carolina counties.
The Best Internet in Lenoir County, NC at a Glance
Lenoir County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Infinitylink Communications
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 Lenoir County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lenoir County, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Lenoir County based on 325 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 Lenoir 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 Lenoir County
- Infinitylink Communications - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- HarvestBeam - fixed wireless coverage map
- Eastern Carolina Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Lenoir County Compares to the Rest of North Carolina
Lenoir County's report card score is tied 15th of 100 and its connectivity index is tied 93rd of 100.
| Measure | Lenoir County | Rank among North Carolina counties | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 89.7% | 21st of 100 | 78.0% | 71.5% | Davie County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 5,643 Mbps | 7th of 100 | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Greene County (8,030 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | Tied 51st of 100 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Buncombe County (9.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 49th of 100 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Union County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | Tied 91st of 100 | 16% | 15% | Mecklenburg County and Wake County (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | Tied 76th of 100 | 95% | 96% | Carteret County and Dare County and 3 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 81% | Tied 87th of 100 | 91% | 91% | Wake County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 56% | Tied 90th of 100 | 77% | 76% | Wake County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | Tied 73rd of 100 | 80% | 81% | Orange County and Wake County (90%) |
| Median household income | $51,330 | 91st of 100 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Union County ($119,553) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 28th of 100 | 16% | 16% | Watauga County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 89.7% of homes in Lenoir County, against 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Lenoir County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,330 (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 Lenoir County Compares to Its Neighbors
Lenoir County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Greene County has the most homes with fiber (97.1%) and Wayne County the fewest (65.7%); Lenoir County has 89.7%.
Map of Lenoir County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Lenoir County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir County (this page) | 55,122 | 89.7% | 5,643 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 25/100 |
| Pitt County | 170,243 | 87.0% | 4,007 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Wayne County | 117,333 | 65.7% | 3,493 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 54/100 |
| Craven County | 100,720 | 80.3% | 3,827 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 51/100 |
| Duplin County | 48,715 | 74.7% | 1,357 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Greene County | 20,451 | 97.1% | 8,030 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 33/100 |
| Jones County | 9,172 | 89.0% | 1,270 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 26/100 |
Internet in Lenoir County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 33.8% of homes in Pink Hill to 92.6% in Kinston; by ZIP code, from 37.1% in 28572 (Pink Hill) to 95.1% in 28504 (Kinston). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Lenoir County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinston | 35,579 | 92.6% | 4,953 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 24/100 |
| La Grange | 11,979 | 78.3% | 7,285 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 34/100 |
| Pink Hill | 5,649 | 33.8% | 1,159 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 37/100 |
| Deep Run | 3,246 | 63.6% | 1,544 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Graingers | 1,105 | 56.3% | 5,689 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 23/100 |
| Elm Grove | 627 | 98.6% | 999 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Liddell | 613 | 100.0% | 9,706 Mbps | 6.3 | A- | 19/100 |
| Fields | 482 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 5.7 | A- | 27/100 |
| Jenny Lind | 338 | 95.9% | 8,329 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 27/100 |
| Georgetown | 225 | 57.8% | 6,277 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 31/100 |
| Institute | 194 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 7.9 | A | 42/100 |
| Irvings Crossroads | 116 | 30.2% | 683 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 49/100 |
| Jonestown | 25 | 40.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 47/100 |
ZIP codes in Lenoir County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28504 (Kinston) | 20,221 | 95.1% | 7,206 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 30/100 |
| 28501 (Kinston) | 18,136 | 87.3% | 2,356 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 19/100 |
| 28551 (La Grange) | 12,984 | 77.8% | 7,503 Mbps | 6 | B | 35/100 |
| 28572 (Pink Hill) | 6,446 | 37.1% | 1,086 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 38/100 |
| 28525 (Deep Run) | 3,129 | 63.5% | 1,596 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 40/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lenoir 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, Infinitylink 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 Lenoir County
| Infinitylink Communications | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Eastern Carolina Broadband | 125 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HarvestBeam | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Lenoir County Internet Providers
Based on 325 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Lenoir 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 65.6% coverage in Lenoir County.
At a national level, based on 4528 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 Lenoir County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lenoir County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lenoir 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (2) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HarvestBeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Eastern Carolina Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Infinitylink Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lenoir County
Based on data reported by Lenoir County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Infinitylink Communications. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Lenoir County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 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 | Lenoir County Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (2) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HarvestBeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Eastern Carolina Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Infinitylink Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lenoir County?
Of the providers in Lenoir County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lenoir 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. 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 Lenoir County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lenoir County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lenoir County 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (2) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HarvestBeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Eastern Carolina Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Infinitylink Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Lenoir County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lenoir County?
Brightspeed Fiber in Lenoir County, NC
Availability:
54.2%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,994 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 54.2% of Lenoir County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,994 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 Lenoir County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Infinitylink Communications Fiber in Lenoir County, NC
Availability:
48.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Infinitylink Communications offers Fiber service to 48.0% of Lenoir County homes. Across the county, Infinitylink Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Lenoir County, NC
Availability:
16.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 16.6% of Lenoir County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lenoir County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lenoir County, NC
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Lenoir 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 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lenoir County, NC
Availability:
73.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
188 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.5% of Lenoir County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 188 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lenoir County, NC
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.6% of Lenoir County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lenoir County, NC
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.6% of Lenoir County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county.
HarvestBeam Fixed Wireless in Lenoir County, NC
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
HarvestBeam offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.0% of Lenoir County homes. Across the county, HarvestBeam Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Lenoir County, NC
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.1% of Lenoir County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Eastern Carolina Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lenoir County, NC
Availability:
6.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
125 Mbps
Eastern Carolina Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.8% of Lenoir County homes. Across the county, Eastern Carolina Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 125 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lenoir County?
Optimum Cable in Lenoir County, NC
Availability:
78.9%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 78.9% of Lenoir County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Lenoir County, NC
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 7.2% of Lenoir County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lenoir County?
Brightspeed DSL in Lenoir County, NC
Availability:
80.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 80.2% of Lenoir County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 42 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lenoir County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
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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.
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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.
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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 Lenoir 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 Lenoir County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Infinitylink 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 Lenoir County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Lenoir County, 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.