Best Internet Providers in Powells Point, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Powells Point, NC
Powells Point has 6 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 Powells Point.
Ranks compare Powells Point with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Powells Point, NC at a Glance
Powells Point Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
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Cable
Brightspeed
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Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Powells Point ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Powells Point, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Powells Point based on 99 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 Powells Point?
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 Powells Point
How Powells Point Compares to Places Its Size
Powells Point's report card score is in the top 5% and its connectivity index is in the top 12%.
| Measure | Powells Point | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Currituck County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 81.8% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | top 16% | 1,807 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.7 | top 13% | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 34% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | top 39% | 92% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | top 6% | 80% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 8% | 84% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $92,041 | top 18% | $99,112 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Powells Point, against 81.8% across Currituck County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Powells Point are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $92,041 (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 Powells Point
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Powells Point?
Brightspeed Fiber in Powells Point, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Powells Point homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Powells Point?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Powells Point, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Powells Point homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 97 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Powells Point, NC
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Powells Point homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Powells Point, NC
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Powells Point homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Powells Point, NC
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
299 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.7% of Powells Point homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 299 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Powells Point?
Mediacom Cable in Powells Point, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 100.0% of Powells Point homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Powells Point?
Brightspeed DSL in Powells Point, NC
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 89.5% of Powells Point homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.9 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Powells Point from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Powells Point by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Powells Point has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Powells Point
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Powells Point
How Powells Point Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Powells Point that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Southern Shores has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Kill Devil Hills the fewest (90.1%); Powells Point has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powells Point (this page) | 905 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 65/100 |
| Kill Devil Hills | 12,095 | 90.1% | 1,854 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 71/100 |
| Kitty Hawk | 4,328 | 94.9% | 1,948 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 74/100 |
| Southern Shores | 3,083 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Grandy | 2,466 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7 | A- | 53/100 |
| Harbinger | 1,398 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 52/100 |
| Aydlett | 1,380 | 100.0% | 1,991 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 48/100 |
| Jarvisburg | 1,139 | 99.0% | 1,982 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Duck | 742 | 97.2% | 1,972 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 80/100 |
| Shiloh | 610 | 48.7% | 586 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 54/100 |
| Poplar Branch | 352 | 96.9% | 1,969 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Powells Point?
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, Brightspeed 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 Powells Point
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Powells Point Internet Providers
Based on 99 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Powells Point 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 96.6% coverage in Powells Point.
At a national level, based on 2393 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 Powells Point Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Powells Point, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Powells Point 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 | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (0) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Powells Point
Based on data reported by Powells Point ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Powells Point. 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Powells Point Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | 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 | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (0) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Powells Point?
Of the providers in Powells Point, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Powells Point 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 Powells Point, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Powells Point
| ISP / Tech Type | Powells Point Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (0) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
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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.
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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.
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Spectrum
October 26, 2026 Declining since an optic company came into our housing area in zip 28110. We are displeased and considering alternatives.
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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 Powells Point?
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 Powells Point is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. 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 Powells Point is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Mediacom, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Powells Point, 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.