Best Internet Providers in Morganton, NC
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Morganton, NC
Morganton 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 Morganton.
Ranks compare Morganton with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Morganton, NC at a Glance
Morganton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Compas X-Stream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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 Morganton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Morganton, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Morganton based on 298 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 Morganton?
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 Morganton
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Compas X-Stream - cable coverage map
- Foothills Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Compas X-Stream - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- River Street - fixed wireless coverage map
How Morganton Compares to Places Its Size
Morganton's report card score is in the bottom 40% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 10%.
| Measure | Morganton | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Burke County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 47.4% | bottom 20% | 48.4% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,334 Mbps | bottom 38% | 2,311 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.2 | top 10% | 8.6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 27% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 13% | 7% | 16% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 15% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 13% | 86% | 91% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | bottom 16% | 69% | 77% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 13% | 70% | 80% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $60,614 | bottom 13% | $61,628 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | bottom 38% | 13% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 47.4% of homes in Morganton, against 48.4% across Burke County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Morganton are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,614 (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 Morganton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Morganton?
EarthLink Fiber in Morganton, NC
Availability:
33.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,203 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 33.7% of Morganton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,203 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 Morganton from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Morganton, NC
Availability:
33.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,203 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 33.7% of Morganton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,203 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 Morganton from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Morganton, NC
Availability:
13.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 13.9% of Morganton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Foothills Broadband Fiber in Morganton, NC
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Foothills Broadband offers Fiber service to 6.5% of Morganton homes. Across the city, Foothills Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Compas X-Stream Fiber in Morganton, NC
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
3,617 Mbps
Compas X-Stream offers Fiber service to 5.3% of Morganton homes. Across the city, Compas X-Stream Fiber has speeds up to 3,617 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 Compas X-Stream Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Morganton?
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Morganton, NC
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Morganton homes. Across the city, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Morganton, NC
Availability:
88.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.2% of Morganton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Morganton, NC
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.6% of Morganton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Morganton, NC
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.6% of Morganton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Morganton, NC
Availability:
78.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
213 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.4% of Morganton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 213 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
River Street Fixed Wireless in Morganton, NC
Availability:
46.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.3% of Morganton homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Morganton, NC
Availability:
39.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.1% of Morganton homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet 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 Morganton?
Spectrum Cable in Morganton, NC
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 83.0% of Morganton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Compas X-Stream Cable in Morganton, NC
Availability:
38.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Compas X-Stream offers Cable service to 38.6% of Morganton homes. Across the city, Compas X-Stream Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Morganton?
EarthLink DSL in Morganton, NC
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 90.0% of Morganton homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 58 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Morganton from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Morganton, NC
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 90.0% of Morganton homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 58 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Morganton from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Morganton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Morganton has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Morganton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Morganton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28655 | 54,856 | 47.9% | 2,290 Mbps | 9 | B | 44/100 |
How Morganton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Morganton that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Valdese has the most homes with fiber (97.5%) and Connelly Springs the fewest (11.9%); Morganton has 47.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morganton (this page) | 48,757 | 47.4% | 2,334 Mbps | 9.2 | B | 44/100 |
| Nebo | 9,729 | 63.4% | 876 Mbps | 6 | C | 27/100 |
| Valdese | 9,123 | 97.5% | 4,826 Mbps | 8.7 | A | 32/100 |
| Gamewell | 4,992 | 37.1% | 1,815 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 45/100 |
| Drexel | 1,982 | 84.4% | 4,376 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Connelly Springs | 1,876 | 11.9% | 995 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 19/100 |
| Oak Hill | 1,796 | 42.5% | 977 Mbps | 7.4 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Glen Alpine | 1,654 | 18.0% | 1,092 Mbps | 8.4 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Brindle Town | 653 | 0.0% | 521 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 42/100 |
| Enola | 148 | 52.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 31/100 |
| Chesterfield | 67 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | B- | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Morganton?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Morganton
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Compas X-Stream | 5,000 |
| Foothills Broadband | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
| River Street Networks | 25 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Morganton Internet Providers
Based on 298 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Morganton residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.73 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 78.4% coverage in Morganton.
At a national level, based on 4176 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 Morganton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Morganton, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Morganton Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) |  (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Compas X-Stream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Foothills Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Morganton
Based on data reported by Morganton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Morganton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,502 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Morganton Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Compas X-Stream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Foothills Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Morganton?
Of the providers in Morganton, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Morganton 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.
AT&T is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Morganton, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Morganton
| ISP / Tech Type | Morganton Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Compas X-Stream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Foothills Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
A Morganton, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
June 24, 2025 My internet provider is about average. Besides the company i go with there are two others which are comcast and star link. During the hurricane, they did not offer as much money as i wanted to be off of our bill. Where we live, we get constant outages or periods of slow internet. The provider tells us that its our equipment but our equipment is new, so when we call its always a run around. We cannot afford the star link start up and do not want comcast so we just stay with our provider anyways.
Matt M.
Verizon Fixed Wireless
May 23, 2023 Overall, I am extremely happy with my service. Due to my home's location, I have been very limited as to what kind of internet service I can have, so Verizon being wireless has been a lifesaver. Without it I would still be using AT&T's DSL that was at most 5mbps down, whereas Verizon is at least 30mbps down. The only issue I ever have is during peak hours, it can be a little slow, but it's still way faster than what I used to have. Also, I sometimes lose my connection and have to reset my router, but that's not too big of an issue. The setup was extremely easy, all you have to do is plug it in and it's ready to go.
A Morganton, NC Customer
AT&T Fiber
February 08, 2023 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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Which ISP Should You Choose in Morganton?
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 Morganton is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Morganton is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Morganton, available to 96.7% 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.