Best Internet Providers in North, Raleigh, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North, Raleigh, NC
North has 8 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in North.
Ranks compare North with the 18 neighborhoods in Raleigh.
The Best Internet in North, Raleigh, NC at a Glance
North 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
GFiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North, Raleigh, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in North based on 322 North Carolina customer reviews, and Google Fiber 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 North?
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, Raleigh
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - 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
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How North Compares to the Rest of Raleigh
North's report card score is 7th of 18 and its connectivity index is tied 4th of 18.
| Measure | North | Rank among neighborhoods in Raleigh | Raleigh | Wake County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.0% | 7th of 18 | 87.7% | 90.1% | 71.5% | Glenwood (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 7,191 Mbps | 6th of 18 | 5,310 Mbps | 5,947 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Glenwood (7,982 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.3 | 5th of 18 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 7.1 | Five Points (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 7th of 18 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | South (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 31% | 4th of 18 | 26% | 29% | 15% | Central (41%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 6th of 18 | 98% | 98% | 96% | Glenwood and Northeast Raleigh and 3 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 96% | Tied 5th of 18 | 95% | 96% | 91% | Five Points and West (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 88% | 5th of 18 | 84% | 86% | 76% | Five Points (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | Tied 5th of 18 | 88% | 90% | 81% | Five Points (96%) |
| Median household income | $110,677 | 7th of 18 | $112,424 | $118,853 | $93,246 | Five Points ($183,806) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 13th of 18 | 17% | 17% | 16% | Hillsborough (47%) |
Fiber reaches 94.0% of homes in North, against 87.7% across Raleigh and 90.1% across Wake County. Households in North are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 31% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $110,677 (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 North
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North?
EarthLink Fiber in North, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,745 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 84.4% of North homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,745 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 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in North, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,745 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 84.4% of North homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,745 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 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Google Fiber in North, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
83.7%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 83.7% of North homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in North, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
20.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 20.0% of North homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in North, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
9.3%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,922 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 9.3% of North homes. Across the neighborhood, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,922 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 from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Hotwire Communications Fiber in North, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
4,765 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 1.7% of North homes. Across the neighborhood, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,765 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of North homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
228 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of North homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 228 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 neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.1% of North homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.1% of North homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North?
Spectrum Cable in North, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.6% of North homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North?
EarthLink DSL in North, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
76.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 76.2% of North homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 65 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in North from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in North, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
76.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 76.2% of North homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 65 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in North, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
9.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 9.6% of North homes. Across the neighborhood, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 76 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in North from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
How North Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to North that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Glenwood has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and East Raleigh the fewest (73.8%); North has 94.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North (this page) | 84,053 | 94.0% | 7,191 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 80/100 |
| Northeast Raleigh | 95,745 | 92.0% | 6,805 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 80/100 |
| Northwest Raleigh | 90,826 | 89.0% | 6,710 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 78/100 |
| Six Forks | 11,908 | 91.8% | 6,800 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 78/100 |
| Wade | 10,987 | 97.0% | 7,370 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 74/100 |
| East Raleigh | 10,787 | 73.8% | 6,119 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Falls of Neuse | 10,527 | 87.2% | 7,028 Mbps | 9 | A- | 60/100 |
| Five Points | 10,008 | 98.5% | 7,878 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 84/100 |
| Glenwood | 8,391 | 99.9% | 7,982 Mbps | 9.4 | A+ | 84/100 |
| North Central | 5,593 | 80.9% | 6,135 Mbps | 9 | A- | 67/100 |
| Mordecai | 3,182 | 94.8% | 6,859 Mbps | 9.5 | A | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North?
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, Google Fiber 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
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in North. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for North Internet Providers
Based on 322 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for North residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.73 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.6% coverage in North.
At a national level, based on 4369 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all North Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (4) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed |  (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North
Based on data reported by North ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in North. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 | North Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (4) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North?
Of the providers in North, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North 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 3.75 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in North, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North
| ISP / Tech Type | North Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (4) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (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
Jennifer A
Spectrum Cable
March 18, 2026 Overall I am happy with my internet provider. The only issue is how the prices go up every year, even if it is only a small amount. For the most part, the speed is good without having to pay more. Customer service has been good too when an issue has come up.
Nicole W
AT&T Fiber
January 06, 2026 my internet provider is reliable, i have not experienced any outages. When i have billing or other issues i am able to reach a customer service representative who is human and i always get the help i need. the bills they send me are clear and easy to understand and i never see any additional charges. i save money through bundling services and the fees they charge me are consistent so i am a loyal customer
Jeff S.
Spectrum Cable
December 13, 2025 I actually had an initial issue with the setup of Spectrum, as my coax cables wouldn’t connect to their boxes. I called customer support and they had a rep setup to come out within 24 hours to fix the issue. They gave me a timeframe and the installer called me in advance but I could also track the ETA on their app. When the installer arrived he was honest about what needed to be done, fixed the issue and explained it immediately and then made sure everything was working. I was extremely impressed with the effort from the tech and the candid assessment of the situation.
A Raleigh, NC Customer
AT&T Fiber
June 06, 2023 A Raleigh, NC Customer
AT&T Fixed Wireless
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Which ISP Should You Choose in North?
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 is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. 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 is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in North, available to 99.6% 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.