Best Internet Providers in Raeford, NC
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Raeford, NC
Raeford has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Raeford.
Ranks compare Raeford with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Raeford, NC at a Glance
Raeford Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Raeford ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Raeford, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Raeford based on 329 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 Raeford?
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 Raeford
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Focus - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- RIVR Tech - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Raeford Compares to Places Its Size
Raeford's report card score is in the top 19% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 44%.
| Measure | Raeford | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Hoke County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.4% | top 25% | 90.7% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,769 Mbps | top 25% | 4,359 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | top 50% | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 28% | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 20% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | bottom 33% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | bottom 44% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 49% | 77% | 77% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | bottom 34% | 76% | 80% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $72,247 | bottom 27% | $67,757 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 33% | 16% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 95.4% of homes in Raeford, against 90.7% across Hoke County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Raeford are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,247 (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 Raeford
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Raeford?
Metronet Fiber in Raeford, NC
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 85.6% of Raeford homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Raeford, NC
Availability:
31.0%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,367 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 31.0% of Raeford homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,367 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Raeford from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Raeford, NC
Availability:
28.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 28.9% of Raeford homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
RIVR Tech Fiber in Raeford, NC
Availability:
23.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
RIVR Tech offers Fiber service to 23.2% of Raeford homes. Across the city, RIVR Tech Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Focus Fiber in Raeford, NC
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Focus Broadband offers Fiber service to 6.1% of Raeford homes. Across the city, Focus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Raeford?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Raeford, NC
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.0% of Raeford homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Raeford, NC
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.6% of Raeford homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Raeford, NC
Availability:
83.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.4% of Raeford homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Raeford, NC
Availability:
83.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.4% of Raeford homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Raeford, NC
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.3% of Raeford homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Raeford?
Spectrum Cable in Raeford, NC
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 93.1% of Raeford homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Raeford?
Brightspeed DSL in Raeford, NC
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 92.4% of Raeford homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.9 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Raeford from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Raeford, NC
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
139 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 1.3% of Raeford homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 139 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Raeford by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Raeford has 1 neighborhood and 1 ZIP code with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Raeford
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockfish | 4,676 | 99.3% | 5,107 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 75/100 |
ZIP codes in Raeford
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28376 | 43,219 | 94.9% | 4,724 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 68/100 |
How Raeford Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Raeford that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Red Springs has the most homes with fiber (92.7%) and Lumber Bridge the fewest (52.2%); Raeford has 95.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raeford (this page) | 40,844 | 95.4% | 4,769 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 69/100 |
| Fayetteville | 238,044 | 88.0% | 4,487 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Red Springs | 9,291 | 92.7% | 2,119 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 32/100 |
| Parkton | 7,571 | 63.1% | 2,683 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 70/100 |
| Shannon | 4,735 | 63.7% | 1,213 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 40/100 |
| Lumber Bridge | 2,950 | 52.2% | 2,620 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Mccain | 641 | 93.9% | 4,819 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 55/100 |
| Bowmore | 629 | 100.0% | 4,339 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 35/100 |
| Silver City | 569 | 96.1% | 4,923 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 72/100 |
| Montrose | 246 | 100.0% | 1,585 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Dundarrach | 34 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 48/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Raeford?
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, Metronet 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 Raeford
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Focus Broadband | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| RIVR Tech | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Raeford Internet Providers
Based on 329 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Raeford 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 83.4% coverage in Raeford.
At a national level, based on 4431 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 Raeford Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Raeford, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Raeford Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) |  (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| RIVR Tech | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Raeford
Based on data reported by Raeford ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Raeford. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 | Raeford Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| RIVR Tech | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Raeford?
Of the providers in Raeford, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Raeford 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. Metronet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Raeford, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Raeford
| ISP / Tech Type | Raeford Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| RIVR Tech | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (214) | (1949) | 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
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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 Raeford?
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 Raeford is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. 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 Raeford is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Raeford, available to 98.9% 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.