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Best Internet Providers in Piney Creek, NC

All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Piney Creek has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Piney Creek.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber99.7%Alleghany County 98.6%top 23%
Average top speed2,000 MbpsAlleghany County 1,977 Mbpstop 16%
Providers52.5 at a typical addressbottom 22%
Homes with internet75%Alleghany County 82%bottom 14%
ISP Report CardB-score 55 of 100top 26%
Connectivity index32/100Alleghany County 39/100bottom 34%

Ranks compare Piney Creek with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Piney Creek, NC at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Piney Creek ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestSkyLine MembershipUp to 2,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 3.77 out of 5 by its customers, available to 36.38% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Piney Creek Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

SkyLine Membership

SkyLine Membership logo

Availability:

99.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(3)

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Price: Starting at $18.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Piney Creek.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Piney Creek residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

99.6%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.0 of 5 stars

(3)

Carolina West

Carolina West logo

Availability:

99.1%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Piney Creek.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Piney Creek residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

99.1%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

36.4%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Piney Creek.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Piney Creek residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

36.4%

31 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

9.3%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Piney Creek.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Piney Creek residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

9.3%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

9.3%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Piney Creek.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Piney Creek residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

9.3%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Piney Creek residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Piney Creek ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Piney Creek, NC?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Piney Creek based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Piney Creek, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 36.38% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Piney Creek?

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.

Piney Creek, NC map of internet availability

How Piney Creek Compares to Places Its Size

Piney Creek's report card score is in the top 26% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 34%.

B-score 55 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.top 26%
32/100Alleghany County 39/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 34%
Measure Piney Creek Rank among US places under 1,000 people Alleghany County North Carolina US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 99.7% top 23% 98.6% 78.0% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 2,000 Mbps top 16% 1,977 Mbps 3,577 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 2.5 bottom 22% 4 7.3 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.3 bottom 36% 2.2 2.5 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 6% bottom 34% 9% 16% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 78% bottom 5% 91% 95% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 75% bottom 14% 82% 91% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 70% top 25% 72% 77% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 70% bottom 45% 66% 80% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $47,652 bottom 12% $51,427 $83,207 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 12% top 44% 10% 16% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 99.7% of homes in Piney Creek, against 98.6% across Alleghany County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Piney Creek are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $47,652 (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 Piney Creek

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Piney Creek?

SkyLine Membership Fiber in Piney Creek, NC

SkyLine Membership logo

Availability:

99.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(3)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

SkyLine Membership offers Fiber service to 99.6% of Piney Creek homes. Across the city, SkyLine Membership Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for SkyLine Membership Fiber. SkyLine Membership Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Piney Creek from SkyLine Membership in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Piney Creek?

Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Piney Creek, NC

Carolina West logo

Availability:

99.1%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Piney Creek homes. Across the city, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. Carolina West Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Piney Creek from Carolina West in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Piney Creek, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

36.4%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

31 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.4% of Piney Creek homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Piney Creek from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Piney Creek, NC

EarthLink logo

Availability:

9.3%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.3% of Piney Creek homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Piney Creek from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Piney Creek, NC

AT&T logo

Availability:

9.3%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.3% of Piney Creek homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Piney Creek from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Piney Creek?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Piney Creek, NC.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Piney Creek?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Piney Creek, NC.

Internet in Piney Creek by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Piney Creek has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Piney Creek

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Piney Creek

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
28663695 99.6%2,000 Mbps2.3C+32/100

How Piney Creek Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Piney Creek that have their own pages are all within 10 miles, 3 of them in Virginia. Among them, Laurel Springs has the most homes with fiber (98.8%) and Crumpler the fewest (98.5%); Piney Creek has 99.7%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Piney Creek (this page)852 99.7%2,000 Mbps2.5B-32/100
Crumpler2,387 98.5%2,000 Mbps4.7B60/100
Laurel Springs1,327 98.8%1,976 Mbps3.5B-38/100
Mouth Of Wilson, VA674 61.6%1,266 Mbps2.9C-14/100
Whitehead538 100.0%1,955 Mbps4.3B40/100
Volney, VA390 88.7%1,786 Mbps7.1B16/100
Fox, VA262 46.2%1,242 Mbps3.5C-14/100
Scottville164 100.0%2,000 Mbps4.3B21/100
Twin Oaks97 100.0%2,000 Mbps4.8B36/100
Stratford65 100.0%2,000 Mbps4.4B28/100
Weavers Ford47 100.0%2,000 Mbps2.9B-67/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Piney Creek?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, SkyLine Membership 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 Piney Creek

Max Advertised Speed in Piney Creek, NC
SkyLine Membership2,000
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25
Carolina West Wireless25
AT&T25
EarthLink25

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Customer Ratings for Piney Creek Internet Providers

Based on 76 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Piney Creek residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.77 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. SkyLine Membership wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.6% coverage in Piney Creek.

At a national level, based on 1411 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 Piney Creek Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Piney Creek, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypePiney Creek OverallNorth Carolina OverallNational OverallFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (59)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (13)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
SkyLine MembershipNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (3)4 of 5 stars (3)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Carolina WestNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Piney Creek

Based on data reported by Piney Creek ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through SkyLine Membership. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Piney Creek. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypePiney Creek SpeedNorth Carolina SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (59)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (13)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
SkyLine MembershipNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (3)3.5 of 5 stars (3)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Carolina WestNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Piney Creek?

Of the providers in Piney Creek, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Piney Creek 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. SkyLine Membership is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Piney Creek, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Piney Creek

ISP / Tech TypePiney Creek AffordabilityNorth Carolina AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (13)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
SkyLine MembershipNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (3)3.5 of 5 stars (3)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (59)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Carolina WestNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

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Spectrum Cable

2 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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Ripple Fiber

2 of 5 stars November 01, 2026

Constant outages with customer service associates that barely know anything about the product

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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AT&T Fiber

1 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Spectrum

2 of 5 stars October 26, 2026

Declining since an optic company came into our housing area in zip 28110. We are displeased and considering alternatives.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 2 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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Brightspeed

1 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Piney Creek?

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 Piney Creek is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be SkyLine Membership. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Piney Creek is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, SkyLine Membership, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Piney Creek, available to 99.6% 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.