Best Internet Providers in Person County, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Person County, NC
Person County 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Person County.
Ranks compare Person County with the 100 North Carolina counties.
The Best Internet in Person County, NC at a Glance
Person County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Person County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Person County, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Person County based on 314 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 Person County?
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 Person County
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- River Street - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Person County Compares to the Rest of North Carolina
Person County's report card score is tied 75th of 100 and its connectivity index is tied 38th of 100.
| Measure | Person County | Rank among North Carolina counties | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 62.0% | 81st of 100 | 78.0% | 71.5% | Davie County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 1,340 Mbps | 76th of 100 | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Greene County (8,030 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6 | Tied 56th of 100 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Buncombe County (9.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 26th of 100 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Union County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | Tied 18th of 100 | 16% | 15% | Mecklenburg County and Wake County (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 45th of 100 | 95% | 96% | Carteret County and Dare County and 3 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 35th of 100 | 91% | 91% | Wake County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | Tied 48th of 100 | 77% | 76% | Wake County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 37th of 100 | 80% | 81% | Orange County and Wake County (90%) |
| Median household income | $69,494 | 37th of 100 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Union County ($119,553) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 16th of 100 | 16% | 16% | Watauga County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 62.0% of homes in Person County, against 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Person County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,494 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Person County Compares to Its Neighbors
Person County has 5 neighbors, 1 of them in Virginia. Among them, Durham County has the most homes with fiber (90.5%) and Granville County the fewest (47.2%); Person County has 62.0%.
Map of Person County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Person County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person County (this page) | 39,097 | 62.0% | 1,340 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Durham County | 324,833 | 90.5% | 6,670 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 73/100 |
| Orange County | 148,696 | 82.5% | 5,731 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Granville County | 60,992 | 47.2% | 1,156 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 57/100 |
| Halifax County, VA | 34,022 | 63.4% | 1,141 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 19/100 |
| Caswell County | 22,736 | 83.5% | 1,198 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 36/100 |
Internet in Person County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 32.6% of homes in Timberlake to 85.7% in Hurdle Mills; by ZIP code, from 31.8% in 27583 (Timberlake) to 92.9% in 27573 (Roxboro). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Person County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxboro | 23,018 | 71.8% | 1,590 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 51/100 |
| Timberlake | 7,471 | 32.6% | 1,069 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 70/100 |
| Hurdle Mills | 4,745 | 85.7% | 2,471 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 49/100 |
| Semora | 1,161 | 63.8% | 982 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Osmond | 735 | 74.8% | 868 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 46/100 |
| Denny Store | 645 | 80.9% | 1,094 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 48/100 |
| McGehees Mill | 556 | 34.0% | 913 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Brooksdale | 477 | 40.2% | 1,163 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 53/100 |
| Gordonton | 218 | 100.0% | 1,312 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 40/100 |
| Moriah | 139 | 80.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 52/100 |
ZIP codes in Person County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27574 (Roxboro) | 14,106 | 51.4% | 1,235 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 53/100 |
| 27573 (Roxboro) | 11,181 | 92.9% | 1,917 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 49/100 |
| 27583 (Timberlake) | 7,075 | 31.8% | 1,089 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 70/100 |
| 27572 (Rougemont) | 6,578 | 83.0% | 3,759 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 55/100 |
| 27541 (Hurdle Mills) | 4,150 | 92.4% | 2,393 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 48/100 |
| 27343 (Semora) | 1,660 | 59.0% | 971 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 37/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Person County?
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 Person County
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| River Street Networks | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Person County Internet Providers
Based on 314 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Person County 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 54.3% coverage in Person County.
At a national level, based on 4251 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 Person County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Person County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Person County 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 |  (1) | (9) | (816) | 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 Person County
Based on data reported by Person County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Person County. 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 | Person County 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 | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | 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 Person County?
Of the providers in Person County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Person County 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 Person County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Person County
| ISP / Tech Type | Person County Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | 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 |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Person County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Person County?
Brightspeed Fiber in Person County, NC
Availability:
38.2%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,953 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 38.2% of Person County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,953 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Person County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Person County, NC
Availability:
31.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 31.7% of Person County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Person County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Person County, NC
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% of Person County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Person County, NC
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
144 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.7% of Person County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 144 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
River Street Fixed Wireless in Person County, NC
Availability:
64.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
23 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.0% of Person County homes. Across the county, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 23 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 2.8 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Person County, NC
Availability:
54.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.3% of Person County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Person County, NC
Availability:
54.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.3% of Person County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Person County, NC
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.8% of Person County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Person County?
Spectrum Cable in Person County, NC
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 85.1% of Person County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Person County?
Brightspeed DSL in Person County, NC
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 93.2% of Person County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Person County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Person County?
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 Person County 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 Person County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Person County, available to 99.8% 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.