Best Internet Providers in Piney Grove, NC
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Piney Grove, NC
Piney Grove has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Piney Grove.
Ranks compare Piney Grove with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Piney Grove, NC at a Glance
Piney Grove Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Focus
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Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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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 Piney Grove ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Piney Grove, NC?
Focus Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Piney Grove based on 87 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 Piney Grove?
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.
How Piney Grove Compares to Places Its Size
Piney Grove's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.
| Measure | Piney Grove | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Brunswick County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 62.2% | bottom 46% | 76.1% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,626 Mbps | top 12% | 3,626 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.2 | top 31% | 5.8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 17% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 37% | 94% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | top 21% | 83% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 48% | 84% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $59,526 | bottom 30% | $81,754 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 13% | 9% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 62.2% of homes in Piney Grove, against 76.1% across Brunswick County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Piney Grove are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,526 (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 Grove
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Piney Grove?
Focus Fiber in Piney Grove, NC
Availability:
62.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
3,565 Mbps
Focus Broadband offers Fiber service to 62.2% of Piney Grove homes. Across the city, Focus Fiber has speeds up to 3,565 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Focus Fiber. Focus Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Piney Grove from Focus in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Piney Grove?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Piney Grove, NC
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Piney Grove homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Piney Grove, NC
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
230 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of Piney Grove homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 230 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Piney Grove, NC
Availability:
83.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.7% of Piney Grove homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Piney Grove, NC
Availability:
83.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.7% of Piney Grove homes. Across the city, AT&T 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Piney Grove?
Focus Cable in Piney Grove, NC
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Focus Broadband offers Cable service to 89.8% of Piney Grove homes. Across the city, Focus Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Piney Grove?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Piney Grove, NC.
Internet in Piney Grove by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Piney Grove
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Piney Grove
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Piney Grove Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Piney Grove that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, St. James has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Supply the fewest (26.9%); Piney Grove has 62.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piney Grove (this page) | 381 | 62.2% | 2,626 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Supply | 10,575 | 26.9% | 1,541 Mbps | 5 | C | 56/100 |
| Oak Island | 8,000 | 96.1% | 4,772 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 73/100 |
| St. James | 6,537 | 99.8% | 5,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Bolivia | 6,269 | 53.4% | 2,734 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 59/100 |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 5,862 | 98.8% | 4,960 Mbps | 4.9 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Lennon Crossroads | 1,390 | 98.1% | 4,482 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 79/100 |
| Varnamtown | 1,280 | 36.8% | 2,472 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 66/100 |
| Funston | 456 | 85.3% | 1,949 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 71/100 |
| Town Creek | 384 | 60.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 57/100 |
| Varnum | 312 | 45.2% | 2,849 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Piney Grove?
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, Focus Broadband 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 Grove
| Focus Broadband | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Piney Grove Internet Providers
Based on 87 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Focus Broadband is the best internet service provider for Piney Grove residents. Focus Broadband was rated at an average of 4.00 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 83.7% coverage in Piney Grove.
At a national level, based on 2229 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 Grove Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Piney Grove, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Piney Grove Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Piney Grove
Based on data reported by Piney Grove ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Focus Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Piney Grove. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,626 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 | Piney Grove Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) |  (15) | 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 Piney Grove?
Of the providers in Piney Grove, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Piney Grove 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. Focus Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.80 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Piney Grove, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Piney Grove
| ISP / Tech Type | Piney Grove Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | 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 Piney Grove?
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 Grove is Focus.
- The fastest internet provider should be Focus Broadband. 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 Piney Grove is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and Focus Broadband has the broadest coverage in Piney Grove, available to 98.2% 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.