Best Internet Providers in Purlear, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Purlear, NC
Purlear has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Purlear.
Ranks compare Purlear with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Purlear, NC at a Glance
Purlear Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
River Street
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Spectrum
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Cable
Brightspeed
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DSL
EarthLink
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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 Purlear ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Purlear, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Purlear based on 305 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 Purlear?
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 Purlear
How Purlear Compares to Places Its Size
Purlear's report card score is in the bottom 33% and its connectivity index is in the top 29%.
| Measure | Purlear | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Wilkes County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 79.2% | top 48% | 91.0% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 999 Mbps | bottom 29% | 1,550 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.7 | bottom 32% | 5.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 34% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 87% | bottom 11% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 50% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | top 12% | 79% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | bottom 41% | 70% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $49,313 | bottom 9% | $53,909 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 79.2% of homes in Purlear, against 91.0% across Wilkes County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Purlear are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $49,313 (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 Purlear
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Purlear?
River Street Fiber in Purlear, NC
Availability:
79.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 79.2% of Purlear homes. Across the city, River Street Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Purlear?
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Purlear, NC
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Purlear homes. Across the city, Carolina West 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 Purlear, NC
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% of Purlear homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Purlear, NC
Availability:
36.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.5% of Purlear homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Purlear, NC
Availability:
36.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.5% of Purlear homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Purlear?
Spectrum Cable in Purlear, NC
Availability:
69.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 69.5% of Purlear homes. Across the city, Spectrum 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 Purlear?
Brightspeed DSL in Purlear, NC
Availability:
53.3%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 53.3% of Purlear homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Purlear by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Purlear has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Purlear
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Purlear
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28665 | 2,631 | 90.1% | 1,007 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 57/100 |
How Purlear Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Purlear that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Ferguson has the most homes with fiber (97.9%) and Boomer the fewest (83.4%); Purlear has 79.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purlear (this page) | 2,693 | 79.2% | 999 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 61/100 |
| North Wilkesboro | 18,466 | 90.0% | 1,759 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 62/100 |
| Wilkesboro | 11,154 | 84.5% | 1,474 Mbps | 6 | B- | 57/100 |
| Millers Creek | 5,948 | 95.0% | 1,637 Mbps | 7 | B | 61/100 |
| Moravian Falls | 4,023 | 96.2% | 1,263 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 71/100 |
| Boomer | 2,616 | 83.4% | 994 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 57/100 |
| Ferguson | 1,474 | 97.9% | 1,071 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Cricket | 685 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 8 | A- | 64/100 |
| Idlewild | 498 | 98.0% | 1,795 Mbps | 4 | B- | 61/100 |
| Wilbar | 382 | 58.4% | 900 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 62/100 |
| Parsonville | 353 | 98.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 68/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Purlear?
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, River Street Networks and 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 Purlear
| River Street Networks | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 80 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Purlear Internet Providers
Based on 305 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Purlear 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 36.5% coverage in Purlear.
At a national level, based on 3435 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 Purlear Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Purlear, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Purlear 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Purlear
Based on data reported by Purlear ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through River Street Networks and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Purlear. 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 | Purlear 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Purlear?
Of the providers in Purlear, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Purlear 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 Purlear, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Purlear
| ISP / Tech Type | Purlear Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Purlear?
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 Purlear is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be River Street Networks and 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 Purlear is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Carolina West Wireless has the broadest coverage in Purlear, available to 99.9% 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.