Best Internet Providers in Olin, NC
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Olin, NC
Olin has 9 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 Olin.
Ranks compare Olin with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Olin, NC at a Glance
Olin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Zirrus
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Olin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Olin, NC?
Zirrus is the highest-rated internet provider in Olin based on 325 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Olin?
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 Olin
- Zirrus - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Surry Communications - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Zirrus - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
How Olin Compares to Places Its Size
Olin's report card score is in the top 6% and its connectivity index is in the top 45%.
| Measure | Olin | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Iredell County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 73.5% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,949 Mbps | top 8% | 3,483 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | top 41% | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 15% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 33% | 94% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | bottom 38% | 80% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | bottom 29% | 82% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $67,406 | bottom 38% | $91,829 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Olin, against 73.5% across Iredell County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Olin are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,406 (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 Olin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Olin?
Zirrus Fiber in Olin, NC
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
6,000 Mbps
Zirrus offers Fiber service to 98.5% of Olin homes. Across the city, Zirrus Fiber has speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Olin, NC
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 8.8% of Olin homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Surry Communications Fiber in Olin, NC
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Surry Communications offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Olin homes. Across the city, Surry Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Olin?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Olin, NC
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of Olin homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Olin, NC
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of Olin homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Olin, NC
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.1% of Olin homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Olin, NC
Availability:
27.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.1% of Olin homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Olin, NC
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Olin homes. Across the city, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Olin?
Spectrum Cable in Olin, NC
Availability:
34.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 34.7% of Olin homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Olin?
Zirrus DSL in Olin, NC
Availability:
70.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Zirrus offers DSL service to 70.8% of Olin homes. Across the city, Zirrus DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Olin, NC
Availability:
34.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 34.2% of Olin homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 44 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Olin from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Olin, NC
Availability:
34.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 34.2% of Olin homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 44 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Olin from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Olin, NC
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.5% of Olin homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Olin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Olin has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Olin
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Olin
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28660 | 2,435 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 5.7 | A- | 51/100 |
How Olin Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Olin that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Center has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Statesville the fewest (60.9%); Olin has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olin (this page) | 2,405 | 100.0% | 5,949 Mbps | 5.9 | A- | 51/100 |
| Statesville | 70,422 | 60.9% | 3,017 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 57/100 |
| Hamptonville | 5,623 | 100.0% | 5,963 Mbps | 6.3 | A- | 40/100 |
| Harmony | 4,809 | 93.3% | 5,686 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 45/100 |
| Union Grove | 2,191 | 99.6% | 5,976 Mbps | 4.5 | B+ | 48/100 |
| Center | 1,195 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 6.9 | A | 60/100 |
| Cool Springs | 1,023 | 80.9% | 4,644 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Windy Gap | 837 | 99.0% | 2,779 Mbps | 4.4 | B | 43/100 |
| Houstonville | 407 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 3.7 | B | 35/100 |
| Love Valley | 279 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 3.8 | B | 34/100 |
| Cycle | 131 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Olin?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Zirrus.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Olin
| Zirrus | 6,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Surry Communications | 2,500 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Olin Internet Providers
Based on 325 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Zirrus is the best internet service provider for Olin residents. Zirrus was rated at an average of 4.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.73 out of 5 stars and 94.3% coverage in Olin.
At a national level, based on 4262 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 Olin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Olin, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Olin Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zirrus | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Surry Communications | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 Olin
Based on data reported by Olin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Zirrus. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Olin. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,000 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 Zirrus. This indicates Zirrus reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Olin Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zirrus | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Surry Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 | ||
| 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 Olin?
Of the providers in Olin, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Olin 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. Zirrus is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.27 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Olin, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Olin
| ISP / Tech Type | Olin Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Zirrus | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Surry Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | 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
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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 Olin?
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 Olin is Zirrus.
- The fastest internet provider should be Zirrus. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Zirrus may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Olin is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Zirrus, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Olin, available to 98.5% 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.