Best Internet Providers in Newton, NC
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Newton, NC
Newton 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 Newton.
Ranks compare Newton with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Newton, NC at a Glance
Newton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Newton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Newton, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Newton based on 320 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 Newton?
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 Newton
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Ripple Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Metronet - fiber 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
- River Street - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Newton Compares to Places Its Size
Newton's report card score is in the bottom 28% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 33%.
| Measure | Newton | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Catawba County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 23.9% | bottom 14% | 43.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,440 Mbps | bottom 19% | 2,124 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | top 19% | 7.8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 47% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 14% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | bottom 32% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | bottom 30% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | bottom 49% | 75% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | bottom 23% | 74% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $73,576 | bottom 34% | $73,867 | $83,207 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 25% | 14% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 23.9% of homes in Newton, against 43.2% across Catawba County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Newton are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,576 (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 Newton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Newton?
Ripple Fiber in Newton, NC
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Ripple Fiber offers Fiber service to 10.7% of Newton homes. Across the city, Ripple Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Newton, NC
Availability:
10.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,029 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 10.5% of Newton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,029 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 Newton from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Newton, NC
Availability:
10.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,029 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 10.5% of Newton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,029 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 Newton from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Newton, NC
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 5.6% of Newton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Metronet Fiber in Newton, NC
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Newton homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Newton?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Newton, NC
Availability:
91.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.8% of Newton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Newton, NC
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
207 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% of Newton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 207 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Newton, NC
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.1% of Newton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Newton, NC
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.1% of Newton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Newton, NC
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.5% of Newton homes. Across the city, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
River Street Fixed Wireless in Newton, NC
Availability:
53.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
13 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.6% of Newton homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 13 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 1.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Newton?
Spectrum Cable in Newton, NC
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.6% of Newton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Newton?
EarthLink DSL in Newton, NC
Availability:
78.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 78.7% of Newton homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 39 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Newton from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Newton, NC
Availability:
78.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 78.7% of Newton homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 39 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Newton from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Newton, NC
Availability:
13.7%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 13.7% of Newton homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 city.
Internet in Newton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Newton has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Newton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Newton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28658 | 26,172 | 22.8% | 1,416 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 55/100 |
How Newton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Newton that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, St. Stephens has the most homes with fiber (69.6%) and Claremont the fewest (10.7%); Newton has 23.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton (this page) | 24,550 | 23.9% | 1,440 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Hickory | 64,793 | 60.9% | 3,089 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 59/100 |
| Conover | 23,842 | 23.5% | 1,324 Mbps | 8.2 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Maiden | 14,102 | 25.0% | 1,500 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Claremont | 10,274 | 10.7% | 1,056 Mbps | 7.1 | C | 52/100 |
| St. Stephens | 9,885 | 69.6% | 2,534 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 53/100 |
| Catawba | 6,578 | 68.8% | 1,608 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 43/100 |
| Brookford | 533 | 14.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.7 | C | 96/100 |
| Duan | 274 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.4 | C- | 71/100 |
| Plateau | 193 | 23.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.2 | C | 34/100 |
| Startown | 57 | 0.0% | 726 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 56/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Newton?
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, Spectrum 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 Newton
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Ripple Fiber | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 80 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
| River Street Networks | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Newton Internet Providers
Based on 320 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Newton 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 95.9% coverage in Newton.
At a national level, based on 4331 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 Newton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Newton, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Newton Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) |  (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Newton
Based on data reported by Newton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Newton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Newton Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) |  (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Newton?
Of the providers in Newton, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Newton 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 Newton, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Newton
| ISP / Tech Type | Newton Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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
M.L.
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 Newton?
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 Newton is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Newton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Newton, available to 99.3% 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.