Best Internet Providers in North Carolina
All 21 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North Carolina
North Carolina has 21 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 state. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in North Carolina.
Ranks compare North Carolina with the other 49 states.
The Best Internet in North Carolina at a Glance
North Carolina Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
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Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this state 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 North Carolina ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Carolina?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in North Carolina based on 442 local customer reviews. However, across the larger nationwide sample, T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating. 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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Focus - fiber coverage map
- Zirrus - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Ripple Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- ting - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- River Street - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How North Carolina Compares to Other States
North Carolina's report card score is tied 10th of 50 and its connectivity index is tied 23rd of 50.
| Measure | North Carolina | Rank among the 50 states | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||
| Fiber availability | 78.0% | 18th of 50 | 71.5% | Connecticut (93.9%) |
| Average top speed | 3,577 Mbps | 15th of 50 | 3,486 Mbps | Connecticut (6,892 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.3 | Tied 14th of 50 | 7.1 | Utah (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 23rd of 50 | 2.7 | Hawaii and Utah (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | Tied 15th of 50 | 15% | Colorado (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 24th of 50 | 96% | Utah (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 21st of 50 | 91% | California and Colorado and 2 more (94%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | Tied 15th of 50 | 76% | New Hampshire (83%) |
| More about the households here | ||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | Tied 27th of 50 | 81% | Utah (89%) |
| Median household income | $83,207 | 31st of 50 | $93,246 | New Jersey ($118,198) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 12th of 50 | 16% | Utah (20%) |
Households in North Carolina are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,207 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Internet in North Carolina by County
Fiber reaches from 27.6% of homes in Scotland County to 99.8% in Davie County. Every county links to its own page.
Map of North Carolina counties by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Every county in North Carolina
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,129,410 | 90.1% | 5,947 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 86/100 |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,115,482 | 89.4% | 4,953 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 80/100 |
| Guilford County | 541,299 | 81.7% | 4,047 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Forsyth County | 382,590 | 77.4% | 3,868 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Cumberland County | 334,728 | 84.7% | 4,080 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Durham County | 324,833 | 90.5% | 6,670 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 73/100 |
| Buncombe County | 269,452 | 68.0% | 3,338 Mbps | 9.2 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Union County | 238,267 | 76.9% | 2,523 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 84/100 |
| Gaston County | 227,943 | 69.2% | 3,376 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 62/100 |
| Cabarrus County | 225,804 | 83.6% | 3,996 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 80/100 |
| New Hanover County | 225,702 | 81.2% | 3,797 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Johnston County | 215,999 | 79.4% | 3,167 Mbps | 7 | B | 71/100 |
| Onslow County | 204,576 | 57.8% | 2,932 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 79/100 |
| Iredell County | 186,693 | 73.5% | 3,483 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 75/100 |
| Alamance County | 171,415 | 81.8% | 3,963 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Pitt County | 170,243 | 87.0% | 4,007 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Davidson County | 168,930 | 70.2% | 2,918 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 58/100 |
| Catawba County | 160,610 | 43.2% | 2,124 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 55/100 |
| Orange County | 148,696 | 82.5% | 5,731 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Rowan County | 146,875 | 76.2% | 2,306 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 60/100 |
| Randolph County | 144,171 | 93.2% | 3,715 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 52/100 |
| Brunswick County | 136,693 | 76.1% | 3,626 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 69/100 |
| Harnett County | 133,568 | 64.4% | 1,779 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 56/100 |
| Wayne County | 117,333 | 65.7% | 3,493 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 54/100 |
| Robeson County | 116,530 | 76.4% | 1,697 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 35/100 |
| Henderson County | 116,281 | 64.3% | 2,600 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 56/100 |
| Craven County | 100,720 | 80.3% | 3,827 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 51/100 |
| Moore County | 99,727 | 78.0% | 1,528 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 65/100 |
| Cleveland County | 99,519 | 47.3% | 1,926 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 48/100 |
| Nash County | 94,970 | 76.0% | 2,362 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 42/100 |
| Rockingham County | 91,096 | 66.3% | 1,494 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Burke County | 87,570 | 48.4% | 2,311 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 41/100 |
| Lincoln County | 86,810 | 48.7% | 2,019 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 71/100 |
| Caldwell County | 80,652 | 58.1% | 1,765 Mbps | 8.1 | B- | 45/100 |
| Wilson County | 78,784 | 91.3% | 1,587 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 46/100 |
| Chatham County | 76,285 | 91.2% | 2,641 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 65/100 |
| Surry County | 71,359 | 83.0% | 1,667 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 43/100 |
| Franklin County | 68,573 | 74.5% | 1,674 Mbps | 6 | B- | 58/100 |
| Carteret County | 67,686 | 64.1% | 1,585 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Wilkes County | 65,969 | 91.0% | 1,550 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 57/100 |
| Rutherford County | 64,444 | 77.2% | 2,144 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 34/100 |
| Lee County | 63,285 | 58.5% | 1,258 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 49/100 |
| Stanly County | 62,504 | 55.9% | 1,563 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Haywood County | 62,089 | 58.0% | 1,597 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 39/100 |
| Granville County | 60,992 | 47.2% | 1,156 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 57/100 |
| Pender County | 60,203 | 71.4% | 2,636 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 65/100 |
| Sampson County | 59,036 | 95.9% | 1,337 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 41/100 |
| Lenoir County | 55,122 | 89.7% | 5,643 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 25/100 |
| Watauga County | 54,086 | 67.7% | 1,749 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 63/100 |
| Hoke County | 52,082 | 90.7% | 4,359 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Columbus County | 50,623 | 93.6% | 2,916 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 37/100 |
| Edgecombe County | 48,900 | 86.5% | 2,788 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 37/100 |
| Duplin County | 48,715 | 74.7% | 1,357 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Halifax County | 48,622 | 75.5% | 1,535 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Beaufort County | 44,652 | 79.7% | 1,448 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 47/100 |
| McDowell County | 44,578 | 52.0% | 956 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 32/100 |
| Stokes County | 44,520 | 62.9% | 1,019 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Jackson County | 43,109 | 48.1% | 1,238 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Richmond County | 42,946 | 42.8% | 1,398 Mbps | 7.4 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Davie County | 42,712 | 99.8% | 5,996 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 67/100 |
| Vance County | 42,578 | 69.4% | 1,560 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Pasquotank County | 40,568 | 75.2% | 1,710 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 67/100 |
| Person County | 39,097 | 62.0% | 1,340 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Yadkin County | 37,214 | 98.4% | 5,663 Mbps | 7 | A- | 51/100 |
| Macon County | 37,014 | 68.8% | 4,354 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 31/100 |
| Dare County | 36,915 | 82.7% | 1,788 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 69/100 |
| Alexander County | 36,444 | 36.5% | 1,261 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Scotland County | 34,174 | 27.6% | 1,708 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 45/100 |
| Transylvania County | 32,986 | 41.2% | 2,657 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Bladen County | 29,606 | 79.6% | 1,269 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Cherokee County | 28,774 | 68.9% | 846 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 40/100 |
| Currituck County | 28,100 | 81.8% | 1,807 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 70/100 |
| Ashe County | 26,577 | 99.6% | 2,087 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 50/100 |
| Montgomery County | 25,751 | 88.6% | 1,517 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 35/100 |
| Caswell County | 22,736 | 83.5% | 1,198 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Anson County | 22,055 | 68.0% | 1,245 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 43/100 |
| Martin County | 22,031 | 71.3% | 1,358 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Hertford County | 21,552 | 84.4% | 1,761 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 28/100 |
| Madison County | 21,193 | 96.9% | 1,020 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Greene County | 20,451 | 97.1% | 8,030 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 33/100 |
| Polk County | 19,328 | 85.2% | 1,153 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 44/100 |
| Warren County | 18,642 | 73.3% | 1,232 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 30/100 |
| Yancey County | 18,470 | 97.3% | 989 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 39/100 |
| Bertie County | 17,934 | 80.6% | 1,619 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 17/100 |
| Avery County | 17,806 | 53.2% | 1,151 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 37/100 |
| Northampton County | 17,471 | 76.2% | 1,615 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 20/100 |
| Mitchell County | 14,903 | 95.8% | 983 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 33/100 |
| Swain County | 14,117 | 48.4% | 748 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 20/100 |
| Chowan County | 13,708 | 94.5% | 3,481 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 43/100 |
| Perquimans County | 13,005 | 91.4% | 4,151 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Pamlico County | 12,276 | 31.6% | 968 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Clay County | 11,089 | 87.3% | 936 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Washington County | 11,003 | 77.8% | 1,609 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Alleghany County | 10,888 | 98.6% | 1,977 Mbps | 4 | B- | 39/100 |
| Gates County | 10,478 | 99.3% | 1,991 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 37/100 |
| Camden County | 10,355 | 81.2% | 943 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 66/100 |
| Jones County | 9,172 | 89.0% | 1,270 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Graham County | 8,030 | 73.3% | 824 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 25/100 |
| Hyde County | 4,589 | 80.9% | 1,127 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 7/100 |
| Tyrrell County | 3,245 | 80.1% | 1,625 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 23/100 |
Internet Service Providers in North Carolina’s Biggest Cities
See internet service options for the largest cities in North Carolina below. Click on any city you want to explore or use our location search for more specific results.
- Max download speed: 3,985 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 5,310 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Max download speed: 3,680 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Max download speed: 3,675 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Max download speed: 5,539 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 6,637 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Max download speed: 4,487 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 3,686 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 7,369 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A
- Max download speed: 3,733 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 5,562 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 4,860 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 3,844 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 4,338 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 4,239 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 8,000 |
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
| TDS | 8,000 |
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| Zirrus | 6,000 |
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
| Focus Broadband | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Ripple Fiber | 2,000 |
| ting | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 1,000 |
| River Street Networks | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for North Carolina Internet Providers
Based on 442 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider in the state. 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 85.1% coverage in North Carolina. At a state level, AT&T was found in our consumer study to be the highest-rated internet provider in North Carolina. For the providers above, there were 399 reviews from North Carolina internet service customers.
At a national level, based on 5100 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all North Carolina Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Carolina Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zirrus |  (11) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (23) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (6) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (5) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet |  (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (59) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (13) | (13) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (3) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (3) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (1) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (9) | (9) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (6) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (3) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (8) | (8) | (13) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (1) | (1) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| River Street |  (1) | (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (214) | (214) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (12) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (3) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (17) | (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 North Carolina
Based on data reported by North Carolina ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the state are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in North Carolina. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,755 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 | North Carolina Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zirrus | (11) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (23) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (6) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (6) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (59) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (3) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (8) | (8) | (13) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (3) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (12) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (5) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (13) | (13) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (214) | (214) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (1) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (3) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (1) | (1) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (9) | (9) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (3) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (17) | (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 North Carolina?
Of the providers in North Carolina, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing, across North Carolina or, where too few have reviewed a provider, across 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 North Carolina and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North Carolina
| ISP / Tech Type | North Carolina Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (13) | (13) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Zirrus | (11) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (3) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (23) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (3) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (3) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (3) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (5) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (8) | (8) | (13) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (1) | (1) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (6) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (6) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (9) | (9) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (1) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (59) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (17) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (12) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (214) | (214) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in North Carolina
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Carolina?
EarthLink Fiber in North Carolina
Availability:
32.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,474 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 32.9% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,474 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 North Carolina from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in North Carolina
Availability:
32.9%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,474 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 32.9% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,474 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 North Carolina from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in North Carolina
Availability:
19.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 19.4% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in North Carolina
Availability:
14.1%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,819 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 14.1% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,819 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 North Carolina from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Google Fiber in North Carolina
Availability:
13.0%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
7,839 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 13.0% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,839 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Google Fiber.
Lumos Networks Fiber in North Carolina
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
4,999 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 7.2% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,999 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 Lumos Networks Fiber.
Metronet Fiber in North Carolina
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 6.0% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in North Carolina
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,775 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 4.4% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,775 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 lower than other types of internet service available in North Carolina from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Ripple Fiber in North Carolina
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Ripple Fiber offers Fiber service to 2.5% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Ripple Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Focus Fiber in North Carolina
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
3,921 Mbps
Focus Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.0% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Focus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,921 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 Focus Fiber.
Frontier Fiber in North Carolina
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
6,824 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 2.0% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,824 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 7,000, with an average of 6,821 Mbps throughout the state. Frontier Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North Carolina from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Hotwire Communications Fiber in North Carolina
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
3,909 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 1.4% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,909 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 3,883 Mbps throughout the state.
ting Fiber in North Carolina
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
ting offers Fiber service to 1.3% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, ting Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Zirrus Fiber in North Carolina
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
6,000 Mbps
Zirrus offers Fiber service to 1.2% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Zirrus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Carolina?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Carolina
Availability:
91.3%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.3% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 state.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Carolina
Availability:
85.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
239 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.9% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 239 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the state.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Carolina
Availability:
79.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.5% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the state.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Carolina
Availability:
79.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.5% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the state.
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in North Carolina
Availability:
7.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.8% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in North Carolina
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
119 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.0% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 119 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 250, with an average of 57 Mbps throughout the state.
River Street Fixed Wireless in North Carolina
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.9% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the state.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in North Carolina
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Carolina?
Spectrum Cable in North Carolina
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(1738)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 82.1% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Cable in North Carolina
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 5.8% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North Carolina?
EarthLink DSL in North Carolina
Availability:
36.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 36.0% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 53 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 11 Mbps throughout the state. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in North Carolina from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in North Carolina
Availability:
36.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 36.0% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 53 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 11 Mbps throughout the state. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North Carolina from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in North Carolina
Availability:
26.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 26.4% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the state. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in North Carolina from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in North Carolina
Availability:
8.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
122 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 8.5% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 122 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 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the state. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in North Carolina from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in North Carolina
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 4.9% of North Carolina homes. Across the state, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 29 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.0 Mbps throughout the state. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in North Carolina from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in North Carolina, available to 91.3% 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.