Best Internet Providers in Putnam, NC
All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Putnam, NC
Putnam has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Putnam.
Ranks compare Putnam with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Putnam, NC at a Glance
Putnam Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Randolph Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 Putnam ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Putnam, NC?
Randolph Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Putnam based on 16 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 Putnam?
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 Putnam
How Putnam Compares to Places Its Size
Putnam's report card score is in the top 36% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.
| Measure | Putnam | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Moore County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 78.0% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,528 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3 | bottom 31% | 6.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 1% | bottom 3% | 14% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 73% | bottom 11% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | top 41% | 78% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 15% | 81% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $55,387 | bottom 23% | $90,814 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Putnam, against 78.0% across Moore County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Putnam are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 1% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,387 (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 Putnam
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Putnam?
Randolph Communications Fiber in Putnam, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Randolph Communications offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Putnam homes. Across the city, Randolph Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Putnam?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Putnam, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Putnam homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Putnam?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Putnam, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Putnam?
Randolph Communications DSL in Putnam, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Randolph Communications offers DSL service to 100.0% of Putnam homes. Across the city, Randolph Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Putnam by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Putnam
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Putnam
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Putnam Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Putnam that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Robbins has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Goldston the fewest (91.7%); Putnam has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam (this page) | 156 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Robbins | 5,062 | 99.7% | 1,453 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 45/100 |
| Bennett | 1,751 | 99.5% | 1,002 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Goldston | 1,292 | 91.7% | 1,145 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 17/100 |
| Eastwood | 1,067 | 96.2% | 1,500 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 42/100 |
| Jugtown | 763 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | B- | 28/100 |
| Harpers Crossroads | 490 | 96.9% | 970 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 47/100 |
| Haw Branch | 438 | 96.6% | 1,357 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Parkwood | 418 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Highfalls | 181 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Glendon | 129 | 95.3% | 956 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 47/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Putnam?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Randolph Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Putnam
| Randolph Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Putnam Internet Providers
Based on 16 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Randolph Communications is the best internet service provider for Putnam residents. Randolph Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.77 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Putnam.
At a national level, based on 345 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 Putnam Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Putnam, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Putnam Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Putnam
Based on data reported by Putnam ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Randolph Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Putnam. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Randolph Communications. This indicates Randolph Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Putnam Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Communications | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Putnam?
Of the providers in Putnam, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Putnam 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. Randolph Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Putnam, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Putnam
| ISP / Tech Type | Putnam Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Randolph Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | 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 Putnam?
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 Putnam is Randolph Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Randolph Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Randolph Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Putnam is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Randolph Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Putnam, 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.