Best Internet Providers in Pekin, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pekin, NC
Pekin has 6 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 Pekin.
Ranks compare Pekin with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Pekin, NC at a Glance
Pekin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
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 Pekin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pekin, NC?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Pekin based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Pekin, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 85.80% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Pekin?
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 Pekin
How Pekin Compares to Places Its Size
Pekin's report card score is in the top 25% and its connectivity index is in the top 38%.
| Measure | Pekin | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Montgomery County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 88.6% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,517 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.5 | top 44% | 6.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.3 | top 3% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 1% | bottom 3% | 7% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 5% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 15% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 46% | bottom 28% | 61% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 51% | bottom 8% | 67% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,738 | top 45% | $59,400 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 25% | top 2% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Pekin, against 88.6% across Montgomery County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Pekin are larger than the US average (3.3 people against 2.7); 1% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,738 (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 Pekin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pekin?
Spectrum Fiber in Pekin, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Pekin 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 Pekin?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pekin, NC
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.8% of Pekin 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 Pekin, NC
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.8% of Pekin homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
River Street Fixed Wireless in Pekin, NC
Availability:
30.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.1% of Pekin homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 17 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 2.0 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pekin, NC
Availability:
22.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.7% of Pekin 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
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Pekin, NC
Availability:
22.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.7% of Pekin homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pekin?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Pekin, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pekin?
Brightspeed DSL in Pekin, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 100.0% of Pekin homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Pekin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Pekin
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Pekin
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Pekin Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Pekin that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Norman has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Mount Gilead the fewest (89.2%); Pekin has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekin (this page) | 176 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 46/100 |
| Mount Gilead | 4,479 | 89.2% | 1,371 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Candor | 2,576 | 97.6% | 1,716 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Norman | 1,021 | 100.0% | 1,191 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 34/100 |
| Covington | 423 | 55.6% | 1,312 Mbps | 4 | C- | 18/100 |
| Capelsie | 412 | 100.0% | 1,502 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 42/100 |
| Mangum | 288 | 84.0% | 915 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 28/100 |
| Roberdo | 278 | 100.0% | 1,453 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 31/100 |
| Ex-Way | 199 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Onvil | 160 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Wadeville | 25 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 14/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pekin?
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 Pekin
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| River Street Networks | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Pekin Internet Providers
Based on 305 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Pekin 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 85.8% coverage in Pekin.
At a national level, based on 3435 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AT&T is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.65 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pekin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pekin, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pekin 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 | ||
| River Street | (0) |  (1) |  (2) | 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 Pekin
Based on data reported by Pekin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Pekin. 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 | Pekin 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 | ||
| 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 Pekin?
Of the providers in Pekin, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pekin 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.
AT&T is rated 3.46 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Pekin, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pekin
| ISP / Tech Type | Pekin Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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
M.L.
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 Pekin?
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 Pekin 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 Pekin is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Pekin, 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.