Best Internet Providers in Oak Ridge, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Oak Ridge, NC
Oak Ridge 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Oak Ridge.
Ranks compare Oak Ridge with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Oak Ridge, NC at a Glance
Oak Ridge 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
Lumos Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Oak Ridge ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Oak Ridge, NC?
Lumos Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Oak Ridge based on 332 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 Oak Ridge?
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 Oak Ridge
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless 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
- River Street - fixed wireless coverage map
How Oak Ridge Compares to Places Its Size
Oak Ridge's report card score is in the top 9% and its connectivity index is in the top 2%.
| Measure | Oak Ridge | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Guilford County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 85.6% | top 42% | 81.7% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Download speed for most homes | 4,197 Mbps | top 16% | 4,047 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.4 | top 7% | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 30% | top 3% | 14% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 13% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 89% | top 4% | 77% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | top 7% | 80% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $155,401 | top 4% | $79,287 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 7% | 21% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 85.6% of homes in Oak Ridge, against 81.7% across Guilford County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Oak Ridge are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 30% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $155,401 (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 Oak Ridge
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Oak Ridge?
EarthLink Fiber in Oak Ridge, NC
Availability:
65.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,472 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 65.1% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,472 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 Oak Ridge from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Oak Ridge, NC
Availability:
65.1%
Customer Rating:
(535)
Avg. Download Speed
4,472 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 65.1% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,472 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 Oak Ridge from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lumos Networks Fiber in Oak Ridge, NC
Availability:
42.9%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 42.9% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Oak Ridge, NC
Availability:
26.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 26.5% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Oak Ridge, NC
Availability:
15.0%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 15.0% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Oak Ridge?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oak Ridge, NC
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(337)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Oak Ridge, NC
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(360)
Avg. Download Speed
248 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 248 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Oak Ridge, NC
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.1% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Oak Ridge, NC
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.1% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
River Street Fixed Wireless in Oak Ridge, NC
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
23 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 23 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 2.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Oak Ridge?
Spectrum Cable in Oak Ridge, NC
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(1730)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.0% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Oak Ridge?
EarthLink DSL in Oak Ridge, NC
Availability:
80.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 80.0% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 66 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 city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Oak Ridge from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Oak Ridge, NC
Availability:
80.0%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 80.0% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 66 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 city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Oak Ridge from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Oak Ridge, NC
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 9.2% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 32 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 2.6 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Oak Ridge from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Oak Ridge by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Oak Ridge has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Oak Ridge
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Oak Ridge
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27310 | 8,192 | 86.9% | 4,280 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 88/100 |
How Oak Ridge Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Oak Ridge that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Kernersville has the most homes with fiber (86.9%) and Belews Creek the fewest (0.9%); Oak Ridge has 85.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge (this page) | 8,802 | 85.6% | 4,197 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Greensboro metro area | 776,566 | 82.0% | 3,680 Mbps | 7 | B | 59/100 |
| Kernersville | 56,000 | 86.9% | 3,833 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Summerfield | 16,967 | 69.2% | 2,732 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 84/100 |
| Walkertown | 10,647 | 68.1% | 3,432 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 78/100 |
| Stokesdale | 9,837 | 55.4% | 2,506 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 61/100 |
| Colfax | 5,043 | 72.0% | 3,577 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 64/100 |
| Belews Creek | 3,232 | 0.9% | 1,034 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 67/100 |
| Pine Hall | 1,253 | 70.8% | 1,005 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Ellisboro | 612 | 71.2% | 989 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 51/100 |
| Dennis | 539 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.3 | C- | 62/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Oak Ridge?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Oak Ridge, the fastest internet in the city comes from Lumos Networks.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Oak Ridge
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| River Street Networks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Oak Ridge Internet Providers
Based on 332 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Lumos Networks is the best internet service provider for Oak Ridge residents. Lumos Networks was rated at an average of 4.04 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.74 out of 5 stars and 97.2% coverage in Oak Ridge.
At a national level, based on 4246 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 Oak Ridge Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Oak Ridge, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Oak Ridge Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks |  (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (58) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (810) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) |  (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (212) | (1938) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Oak Ridge
Based on data reported by Oak Ridge ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Oak Ridge. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Lumos Networks. This indicates Lumos Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Oak Ridge Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (58) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (212) | (1938) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (810) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Oak Ridge?
North Carolina customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in the state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.17 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Lumos Networks is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Oak Ridge customers with an average price rating of 3.87 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Oak Ridge, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Oak Ridge
| ISP / Tech Type | Oak Ridge Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (810) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (58) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (212) | (1938) | 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 Oak Ridge?
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 Oak Ridge is Lumos Networks.
- The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Lumos Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Oak Ridge is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Oak Ridge, available to 99.0% 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.