Best Internet Providers in Penrose, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Penrose, NC
Penrose has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Penrose.
Ranks compare Penrose with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Penrose, NC at a Glance
Penrose Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Comporium
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
DSL
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Penrose ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Penrose, NC?
Skyrunner Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Penrose based on 97 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 Penrose?
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 Penrose
- COMPORIUM - fiber coverage map
- COMPORIUM - cable coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- COMPORIUM - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Penrose Compares to Places Its Size
Penrose's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.
| Measure | Penrose | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Transylvania County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 65.5% | bottom 43% | 41.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,854 Mbps | top 18% | 2,657 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | top 28% | 5.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 48% | 13% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 33% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | top 35% | 71% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 46% | 77% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $58,239 | bottom 21% | $70,977 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 11% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 65.5% of homes in Penrose, against 41.2% across Transylvania County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Penrose are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,239 (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 Penrose
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Penrose?
COMPORIUM Fiber in Penrose, NC
Availability:
65.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
COMPORIUM offers Fiber service to 65.5% of Penrose homes. Across the city, COMPORIUM Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Penrose?
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Penrose, NC
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Penrose homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet 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 Penrose, NC
Availability:
84.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.2% of Penrose homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Penrose, NC
Availability:
71.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
243 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.5% of Penrose homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 243 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 Penrose, NC
Availability:
71.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.2% of Penrose homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Penrose, NC
Availability:
71.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.2% of Penrose homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Penrose?
COMPORIUM Cable in Penrose, NC
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
COMPORIUM offers Cable service to 69.4% of Penrose homes. Across the city, COMPORIUM Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Penrose, NC
Availability:
32.1%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 32.1% of Penrose 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 Penrose?
COMPORIUM DSL in Penrose, NC
Availability:
58.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
COMPORIUM offers DSL service to 58.3% of Penrose homes. Across the city, COMPORIUM DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Penrose, NC
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 11.5% of Penrose homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Penrose, NC
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 11.5% of Penrose homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet in Penrose by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Penrose has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Penrose
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Penrose
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28766 | 1,574 | 64.9% | 3,873 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 50/100 |
How Penrose Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Penrose that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Zirconia has the most homes with fiber (86.5%) and North Brevard the fewest (0.0%); Penrose has 65.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrose (this page) | 1,893 | 65.5% | 3,854 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 48/100 |
| Brevard | 16,231 | 34.1% | 2,312 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Pisgah Forest | 6,186 | 36.6% | 2,100 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Etowah | 6,001 | 51.7% | 2,435 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 55/100 |
| Horse Shoe | 3,916 | 33.4% | 2,073 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 52/100 |
| Zirconia | 3,399 | 86.5% | 1,171 Mbps | 7 | B | 36/100 |
| Valley Hill | 2,347 | 62.1% | 3,462 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 72/100 |
| Laurel Park | 2,117 | 70.2% | 3,288 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 78/100 |
| North Brevard | 1,049 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.6 | C | 42/100 |
| Cedar Mountain | 937 | 92.2% | 4,289 Mbps | 6 | B | 57/100 |
| Little River | 180 | 72.2% | 4,079 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Penrose?
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, COMPORIUM 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 Penrose
| COMPORIUM | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Penrose Internet Providers
Based on 97 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Skyrunner Internet is the best internet service provider for Penrose residents. Skyrunner Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 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 71.2% coverage in Penrose.
At a national level, based on 2530 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 Penrose Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Penrose, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Penrose Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyrunner Internet |  (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Comporium | (0) | (2) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum |  (1) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Penrose
Based on data reported by Penrose ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through COMPORIUM. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Penrose. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,931 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 | Penrose Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Comporium | (0) | (2) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Penrose?
Of the providers in Penrose, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Penrose 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. Skyrunner Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Penrose, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Penrose
| ISP / Tech Type | Penrose Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Comporium | (0) | (2) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (12) | (279) | 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 Penrose?
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 Penrose is Skyrunner Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be COMPORIUM. 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 Penrose is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Skyrunner Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Penrose, available to 99.7% 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.