Best Internet Providers in Red Cross, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Red Cross, NC
Red Cross 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 Red Cross.
Ranks compare Red Cross with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Red Cross, NC at a Glance
Red Cross Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Red Cross ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Red Cross, NC?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in Red Cross based on 302 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 Red Cross?
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 Red Cross
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Red Cross Compares to Places Its Size
Red Cross's report card score is in the top 26% and its connectivity index is in the top 7%.
| Measure | Red Cross | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Stanly County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 74.1% | top 50% | 55.9% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,735 Mbps | top 25% | 1,563 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | top 19% | 5.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 31% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 12% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | top 16% | 73% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 30% | 73% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $79,125 | top 34% | $63,628 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 74.1% of homes in Red Cross, against 55.9% across Stanly County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Red Cross are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,125 (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 Red Cross
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Red Cross?
Windstream Fiber in Red Cross, NC
Availability:
74.1%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 74.1% of Red Cross homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Red Cross, NC
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Red Cross homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Red Cross?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Red Cross, NC
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Red Cross homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Red Cross, NC
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
152 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.2% of Red Cross homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 152 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Red Cross, NC
Availability:
78.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.9% of Red Cross homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Red Cross, NC
Availability:
78.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.9% of Red Cross homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Red Cross?
Spectrum Cable in Red Cross, NC
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.5% of Red Cross homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Red Cross?
Windstream DSL in Red Cross, NC
Availability:
72.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 72.8% of Red Cross homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 73 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Red Cross from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Red Cross, NC
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
15 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 5.7% of Red Cross homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 15 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Red Cross from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Red Cross, NC
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
15 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 5.7% of Red Cross homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 15 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Red Cross from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Red Cross by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Red Cross
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Red Cross
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Red Cross Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Red Cross that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Oakboro has the most homes with fiber (83.8%) and Stanfield the fewest (37.6%); Red Cross has 74.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cross (this page) | 947 | 74.1% | 1,735 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 72/100 |
| Mount Pleasant | 7,540 | 82.3% | 1,696 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 57/100 |
| Locust | 6,907 | 60.0% | 2,547 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 68/100 |
| Stanfield | 5,288 | 37.6% | 1,091 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Oakboro | 5,196 | 83.8% | 1,648 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 50/100 |
| New Salem | 1,128 | 40.9% | 975 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 44/100 |
| Georgeville | 366 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 32/100 |
| Finger | 154 | 0.0% | 953 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 62/100 |
| Bloomington | 88 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7 | A- | 63/100 |
| Millingport | 63 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Frog Pond | 41 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | D- | 40/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Red Cross?
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, Windstream 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 Red Cross
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Red Cross Internet Providers
Based on 302 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Red Cross residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 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 78.9% coverage in Red Cross.
At a national level, based on 4272 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 Red Cross Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Red Cross, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Red Cross Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream |  (0) |  (6) | (99) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Red Cross
Based on data reported by Red Cross ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Red Cross. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,614 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 | Red Cross Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 Red Cross?
Of the providers in Red Cross, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Red Cross 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Red Cross, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Red Cross
| ISP / Tech Type | Red Cross Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (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
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 Red Cross?
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 Red Cross is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 Red Cross is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Red Cross, available to 98.5% 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.