10 Best Internet Providers in Lexington, NC
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Lexington ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,643 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 10 |
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Real Lexington Customer Ratings | 11 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Lexington 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lexington.
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Lexington 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lexington.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Lexington, NC for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Lexington ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lexington, NC?
Spectrum is the best internet provider in Lexington based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Spectrum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Lexington, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Spectrum is an option for 94.05% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lexington, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Lexington
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lexington Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Lexington Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (5) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (4) | (21) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Surry Communications | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Piedmont Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 281 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Lexington residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Lumos Networks wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.75 out of 5 stars and 5.7% coverage in Lexington.
At a national level, based on 3837 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Surry Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lexington?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lexington?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Hotwire Communications and 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 Lexington
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Lumos Networks | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Hotwire Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Piedmont Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Surry Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lexington
| ISP / Tech Type | Lexington Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (2) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (4) | (21) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Surry Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Piedmont Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Lexington ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hotwire Communications and Lumos Networks. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Lexington. 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lexington?
North Carolina customers rate Spectrum as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Spectrum received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Lumos Networks is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lexington customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Lexington, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lexington
| ISP / Tech Type | Lexington Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Lumos Networks | (4) | (21) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Surry Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Piedmont Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Lexington Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Lexington below, including the metrics used and how Lexington compares to the rest of North Carolina and nation.
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Lexington | North Carolina | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lexington that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 48.10% | 72.63% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,643 Mbps | 3,368 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Lexington. | 6.6 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 9% | 15% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 92% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 85% | 89% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 74% | 76% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 74% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Lexington ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Lexington is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lexington is high with a score of 53 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lexington have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Lexington ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
85% of Lexington households have an internet connection despite having 99.83% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Lexington residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Lexington?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
How Much Speed does a Lexington Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lexington is 2.5, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lexington's average household income is $61,110 which is lower than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Lexington also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in North Carolina who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Lexington has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lexington households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 75% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lexington?
Windstream Fiber in Lexington, NC
Availability:
27.8%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,032 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 27.8% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,032 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Lexington from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Lexington, NC
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 6.7% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Lexington, NC
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 5.8% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks Fiber in Lexington, NC
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 5.7% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Surry Communications Fiber in Lexington, NC
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Surry Communications offers Fiber service to 5.6% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Surry Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Lexington, NC
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,774 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 4.9% of Lexington homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,774 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 Lexington from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Lexington, NC
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,774 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 4.9% of Lexington homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,774 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Lexington from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lexington?
Spectrum Cable in Lexington, NC
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 93.0% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Cable in Lexington, NC
Availability:
81.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Cable service to 81.1% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Windstream Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Surry Communications Cable in Lexington, NC
Availability:
9.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Surry Communications offers Cable service to 9.5% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Surry Communications Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Piedmont Communications Cable in Lexington, NC
Availability:
8.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Piedmont Communications offers Cable service to 8.5% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Piedmont Communications Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lexington?
Windstream DSL in Lexington, NC
Availability:
79.2%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 79.2% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 72 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 83, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lexington from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Lexington, NC
Availability:
10.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 10.5% of Lexington homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 64 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Lexington from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Lexington, NC
Availability:
10.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 10.5% of Lexington homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 64 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lexington from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Surry Communications DSL in Lexington, NC
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Surry Communications offers DSL service to 9.1% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Surry Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lexington?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lexington, NC
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Lexington homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lexington, NC
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.4% of Lexington homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lexington, NC
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.4% of Lexington homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lexington, NC
Availability:
57.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.5% of Lexington homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Lexington?
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 Lexington is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hotwire Communications and Lumos Networks. 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 Lexington is Spectrum.
- T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Lexington, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Lexington compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Lexington stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Lexington's B- ISP Report Card and 53 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100