Best Internet Providers in Parkwood, NC
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Parkwood, NC
Parkwood has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Parkwood.
Ranks compare Parkwood with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Parkwood, NC at a Glance
Parkwood Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
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Customer Rating
DSL
Randolph Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
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 Parkwood ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Parkwood, NC?
Randolph Communications is the best internet provider in Parkwood based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Randolph Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Parkwood, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Randolph Communications is an option for 82.30% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Parkwood?
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.
How Parkwood Compares to Places Its Size
Parkwood's report card score is in the top 38% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 27%.
| Measure | Parkwood | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Moore County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 78.0% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,528 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.9 | bottom 28% | 6.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 14% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 81% | bottom 30% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 52% | bottom 39% | 78% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 48% | 81% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $57,650 | bottom 26% | $90,814 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Parkwood, against 78.0% across Moore County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Parkwood are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,650 (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 Parkwood
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Parkwood?
Randolph Communications Fiber in Parkwood, NC
Availability:
82.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Randolph Communications offers Fiber service to 82.3% of Parkwood homes. Across the city, Randolph Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Parkwood, NC
Availability:
54.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 54.3% of Parkwood homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Parkwood?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Parkwood, NC
Availability:
28.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.2% of Parkwood homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 Parkwood, NC
Availability:
14.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.1% of Parkwood homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Parkwood?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Parkwood, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Parkwood?
Brightspeed DSL in Parkwood, NC
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 89.7% of Parkwood homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 10, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Randolph Communications DSL in Parkwood, NC
Availability:
24.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Randolph Communications offers DSL service to 24.4% of Parkwood homes. Across the city, Randolph Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Parkwood by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Parkwood
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Parkwood
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Parkwood Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Parkwood that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Robbins has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Carthage the fewest (83.1%); Parkwood has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood (this page) | 418 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Carthage | 10,107 | 83.1% | 1,523 Mbps | 6 | B- | 60/100 |
| Robbins | 5,062 | 99.7% | 1,453 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 45/100 |
| Eagle Springs | 2,004 | 86.1% | 1,005 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Eastwood | 1,067 | 96.2% | 1,500 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 42/100 |
| Spies | 950 | 100.0% | 1,265 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 50/100 |
| Jugtown | 763 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | B- | 28/100 |
| Haw Branch | 438 | 96.6% | 1,357 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Highfalls | 181 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Putnam | 156 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Glendon | 129 | 95.3% | 956 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 47/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Parkwood?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Randolph Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Randolph Communications and 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 Parkwood
| Randolph Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Parkwood Internet Providers
Based on 256 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Randolph Communications is the best internet service provider for Parkwood residents. Randolph Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 28.2% coverage in Parkwood.
At a national level, based on 3186 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Randolph Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Parkwood Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Parkwood, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Parkwood Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Parkwood
Based on data reported by Parkwood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Randolph Communications and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Parkwood. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Randolph Communications. This indicates Randolph Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Parkwood Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Communications | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Parkwood?
Of the providers in Parkwood, customers rate Randolph Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Parkwood 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.
Randolph Communications is rated 4.33 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.56 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Parkwood, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Parkwood
| ISP / Tech Type | Parkwood Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Randolph Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 |
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 Parkwood?
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 Parkwood is Randolph Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Randolph Communications and Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Randolph Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Parkwood is Randolph Communications.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Parkwood, available to 89.7% 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.