Best Internet Providers in North Side, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North Side, NC
North Side has 6 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 North Side.
Ranks compare North Side with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in North Side, NC at a Glance
North Side Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local North Side ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Side, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in North Side based on 299 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 North Side?
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 Side
How North Side Compares to Places Its Size
North Side's report card score is in the top 29% and its connectivity index is in the top 2%.
| Measure | North Side | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Wake County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 61.8% | bottom 45% | 90.1% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,829 Mbps | top 23% | 5,947 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6 | top 20% | 8.5 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 30% | top 3% | 29% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 98% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 4% | 96% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | top 6% | 86% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | top 4% | 90% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $130,341 | top 3% | $118,853 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 17% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 61.8% of homes in North Side, against 90.1% across Wake County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in North Side are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 30% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $130,341 (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 Side
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Side?
Spectrum Fiber in North Side, NC
Availability:
61.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 61.8% of North Side homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in North Side, NC
Availability:
13.8%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 13.8% of North Side homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Side?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Side, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of North Side homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Side, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of North Side homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 North Side, NC
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of North Side homes. Across the city, 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Side, NC
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.3% of North Side homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Side?
Spectrum Cable in North Side, NC
Availability:
53.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 53.0% of North Side homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North Side?
Frontier DSL in North Side, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 100.0% of North Side homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 90 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in North Side from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in North Side by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in North Side
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in North Side
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How North Side Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to North Side that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Bahama has the most homes with fiber (97.8%) and Creedmoor the fewest (21.0%); North Side has 61.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Side (this page) | 304 | 61.8% | 1,829 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 84/100 |
| Butner | 13,853 | 28.2% | 775 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 54/100 |
| Creedmoor | 9,600 | 21.0% | 1,003 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 72/100 |
| Stem | 3,591 | 41.0% | 969 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 57/100 |
| Bahama | 3,292 | 97.8% | 6,661 Mbps | 5.6 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Grissom | 1,897 | 52.3% | 992 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 72/100 |
| Wilton | 751 | 21.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 69/100 |
| Tar River | 619 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 23/100 |
| Shoofly | 583 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 29/100 |
| Orange Factory | 515 | 61.2% | 4,670 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 83/100 |
| Gorman | 162 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B+ | 78/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Side?
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 North Side
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for North Side Internet Providers
Based on 299 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for North Side 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 100.0% coverage in North Side.
At a national level, based on 4350 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 North Side Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North Side, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Side Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North Side
Based on data reported by North Side ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in North Side. 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 | North Side Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North Side?
Of the providers in North Side, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North Side 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. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in North Side, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North Side
| ISP / Tech Type | North Side Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Spectrum Cable
November 05, 2026 Service during the day has gotten a little better. However, Spectrum does a lot of maintenance late at night and therefore the TV and Internet go out. Not happy with that since I stay up late.
ISPReports User
Ripple Fiber
November 01, 2026 Constant outages with customer service associates that barely know anything about the product
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AT&T Fiber
October 26, 2026 Price keeps going up, for the same service. Terrible internet service: 6 outages in the past month (Sept-Oct 2026) Very unreliable. If you have a problem: Customer Service is an AI bot.
ISPReports User
Spectrum
October 26, 2026 Declining since an optic company came into our housing area in zip 28110. We are displeased and considering alternatives.
ISPReports User
Brightspeed
October 23, 2026 You can not pay me enough to recommend Brightspeed. I can not believe that there are any legitimate reviews over a 2.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in North Side?
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 Side 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 North Side is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, HughesNet, Frontier Communications, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in North Side, available to 100.0% 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.