Best Internet Providers in Parmele, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Parmele, NC
Parmele has 7 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 Parmele.
Ranks compare Parmele with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Parmele, NC at a Glance
Parmele Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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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 Parmele ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Parmele, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Parmele 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Parmele?
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 Parmele
How Parmele Compares to Places Its Size
Parmele's report card score is in the top 34% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Parmele | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Martin County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.4% | top 42% | 71.3% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,191 Mbps | top 33% | 1,358 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.7 | top 40% | 5.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 5% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 46% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 46% | bottom 28% | 57% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 50% | bottom 7% | 62% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $57,736 | bottom 27% | $51,159 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 88.4% of homes in Parmele, against 71.3% across Martin County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Parmele are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,736 (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 Parmele
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Parmele?
Spectrum Fiber in Parmele, NC
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 86.5% of Parmele homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Parmele, NC
Availability:
24.3%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 24.3% of Parmele homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Parmele?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Parmele, NC
Availability:
73.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.3% of Parmele homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Parmele, NC
Availability:
36.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.1% of Parmele 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 Parmele, NC
Availability:
36.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.1% of Parmele homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Parmele, NC
Availability:
26.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
127 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.1% of Parmele homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 127 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Parmele?
Optimum Cable in Parmele, NC
Availability:
81.9%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 81.9% of Parmele homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Parmele?
Brightspeed DSL in Parmele, NC
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 99.5% of Parmele homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 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 2.6 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Parmele from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Parmele by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Parmele has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Parmele
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Parmele
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27861 | 114 | 80.7% | 1,462 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 31/100 |
How Parmele Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Parmele that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Robersonville has the most homes with fiber (93.9%) and Bethel the fewest (92.9%); Parmele has 88.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parmele (this page) | 371 | 88.4% | 1,191 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Robersonville | 3,065 | 93.9% | 1,529 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 25/100 |
| Bethel | 2,850 | 92.9% | 2,286 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 25/100 |
| Stokes | 878 | 72.7% | 1,255 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Everetts | 823 | 35.5% | 1,070 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 34/100 |
| Conetoe | 545 | 71.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 34/100 |
| Whichard | 481 | 88.8% | 1,375 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Whitehurst | 400 | 29.5% | 753 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 20/100 |
| Hassell | 377 | 100.0% | 1,178 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 5/100 |
| Mildred | 319 | 61.8% | 1,025 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Mayos Crossroads | 32 | 100.0% | 1,250 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 14/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Parmele?
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 Parmele
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Parmele Internet Providers
Based on 325 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Parmele 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 36.1% coverage in Parmele.
At a national level, based on 4528 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 Parmele Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Parmele, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Parmele 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | 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 Parmele
Based on data reported by Parmele ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Parmele. 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 | Parmele Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Parmele?
Of the providers in Parmele, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Parmele 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Parmele, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Parmele
| ISP / Tech Type | Parmele Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | 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 Parmele?
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 Parmele 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 Parmele is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Parmele, available to 99.5% 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.