Best Internet Providers in McFarlan, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in McFarlan, NC
McFarlan has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in McFarlan.
Ranks compare McFarlan with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in McFarlan, NC at a Glance
McFarlan Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
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 McFarlan ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in McFarlan, NC?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in McFarlan based on 294 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 McFarlan?
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.
How McFarlan Compares to Places Its Size
McFarlan's report card score is in the bottom 43% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 19%.
| Measure | McFarlan | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Anson County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 68.9% | bottom 48% | 68.0% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,279 Mbps | top 31% | 1,245 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3 | bottom 31% | 4.5 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 9% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 37% | 86% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | bottom 43% | 66% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 53% | bottom 10% | 64% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $48,453 | bottom 13% | $51,034 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 9% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 68.9% of homes in McFarlan, against 68.0% across Anson County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in McFarlan are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $48,453 (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 McFarlan
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in McFarlan?
Windstream Fiber in McFarlan, NC
Availability:
53.8%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 53.8% of McFarlan homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in McFarlan, NC
Availability:
15.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 15.1% of McFarlan homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in McFarlan?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McFarlan, NC
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.9% of McFarlan homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in McFarlan, NC
Availability:
29.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.3% of McFarlan homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McFarlan, NC
Availability:
29.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.3% of McFarlan homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
River Street Fixed Wireless in McFarlan, NC
Availability:
15.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.1% of McFarlan homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in McFarlan?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in McFarlan, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in McFarlan?
Windstream DSL in McFarlan, NC
Availability:
68.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
135 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 68.4% of McFarlan homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 135 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in McFarlan from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in McFarlan by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
McFarlan has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in McFarlan
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in McFarlan
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28102 | 75 | 85.3% | 1,736 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 21/100 |
How McFarlan Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to McFarlan that have their own pages are all within 12 miles, 4 of them in South Carolina. Among them, Wallace, SC has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Lilesville the fewest (40.8%); McFarlan has 68.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McFarlan (this page) | 225 | 68.9% | 1,279 Mbps | 3 | C- | 25/100 |
| Cheraw, SC | 12,366 | 65.6% | 1,720 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 36/100 |
| Wadesboro | 8,242 | 66.3% | 1,542 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Chesterfield, SC | 5,505 | 98.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Wallace, SC | 2,464 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 14/100 |
| Morven | 1,924 | 81.9% | 1,489 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 37/100 |
| Lilesville | 1,752 | 40.8% | 1,005 Mbps | 4 | C- | 63/100 |
| Deep Creek | 764 | 28.5% | 939 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 45/100 |
| Cordova | 743 | 83.5% | 1,280 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 62/100 |
| South Wadesboro | 665 | 69.2% | 1,621 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Windsor Park, SC | 430 | 96.7% | 2,903 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 14/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in McFarlan?
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, Windstream 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 McFarlan
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| River Street Networks | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for McFarlan Internet Providers
Based on 294 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for McFarlan residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 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 29.3% coverage in McFarlan.
At a national level, based on 3458 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 McFarlan Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in McFarlan, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | McFarlan Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream |  (0) |  (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in McFarlan
Based on data reported by McFarlan ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in McFarlan. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,325 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 | McFarlan Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in McFarlan?
Of the providers in McFarlan, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in McFarlan 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in McFarlan, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in McFarlan
| ISP / Tech Type | McFarlan Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (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
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.
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 McFarlan?
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 McFarlan is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 McFarlan is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in McFarlan, available to 84.9% 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.