Best Internet Providers in Relief, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Relief, NC
Relief has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless 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 Relief.
Ranks compare Relief with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Relief, NC at a Glance
Relief Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
French Broad Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Zito
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Relief ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Relief, NC?
French Broad Electric Membership Corporation is the highest-rated internet provider in Relief based on 87 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 Relief?
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 Relief
How Relief Compares to Places Its Size
Relief's report card score is in the top 10% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 13%.
| Measure | Relief | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Mitchell County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.5% | top 24% | 95.8% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 983 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.3 | top 8% | 8.5 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 13% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 78% | bottom 5% | 89% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 71% | bottom 9% | 82% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | top 39% | 66% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | bottom 38% | 73% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $49,384 | bottom 14% | $60,065 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 99.5% of homes in Relief, against 95.8% across Mitchell County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Relief are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $49,384 (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 Relief
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Relief?
French Broad Fiber in Relief, NC
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
French Broad Electric Membership Corporation offers Fiber service to 99.5% of Relief homes. Across the city, French Broad Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zito Fiber in Relief, NC
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Fiber service to 98.4% of Relief homes. Across the city, Zito Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Relief?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Relief, NC
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Relief 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 Relief, NC
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Relief homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Relief, NC
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Relief homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet 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 Relief, NC
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Relief 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Relief, NC
Availability:
38.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
190 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.2% of Relief homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 190 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Relief?
Zito Cable in Relief, NC
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 98.4% of Relief homes. Across the city, Zito Cable has speeds up to 400 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Relief?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Relief, NC.
Internet in Relief by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Relief
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Relief
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Relief Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Relief that have their own pages are all within 10 miles, 4 of them in Tennessee. Among them, Green Mountain has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Bakersville the fewest (97.0%); Relief has 99.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relief (this page) | 437 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 21/100 |
| Erwin, TN | 11,118 | 99.2% | 1,828 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 42/100 |
| Bakersville | 5,233 | 97.0% | 986 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 35/100 |
| Green Mountain | 1,383 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Lillydale, TN | 482 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 42/100 |
| Rock Creek, TN | 417 | 100.0% | 1,913 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 51/100 |
| Lewisburg | 302 | 94.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 34/100 |
| Unaka Springs, TN | 256 | 100.0% | 1,547 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 48/100 |
| Upper Poplar | 149 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 19/100 |
| Huntdale | 114 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 29/100 |
| Harrell | 80 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 19/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Relief?
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, French Broad Electric Membership Corporation and Zito Media 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 Relief
| French Broad Electric Membership Corporation | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Zito Media | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Relief Internet Providers
Based on 87 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, French Broad Electric Membership Corporation is the best internet service provider for Relief residents. French Broad Electric Membership Corporation was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Skyrunner Internet wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 96.8% coverage in Relief.
At a national level, based on 2254 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 Relief Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Relief, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Relief Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Broad Fiber |  (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Zito | (0) |  (2) |  (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Relief
Based on data reported by Relief ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through French Broad Electric Membership Corporation and Zito Media. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Relief. 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 | Relief Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| French Broad Fiber | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (2) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Relief?
Of the providers in Relief, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Relief 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. French Broad Electric Membership Corporation is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Relief, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Relief
| ISP / Tech Type | Relief Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| French Broad Fiber | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (2) | (27) | 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
M.L.
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 Relief?
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 Relief is French Broad Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be French Broad Electric Membership Corporation and Zito Media. 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 Relief is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and French Broad Electric Membership Corporation has the broadest coverage in Relief, available to 99.5% 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.