Best Internet Providers in Roaring Creek, NC
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Roaring Creek, NC
Roaring Creek has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Roaring Creek.
Ranks compare Roaring Creek with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Roaring Creek, NC at a Glance
Roaring Creek Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Carolina West
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
River Street
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 Roaring Creek ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Roaring Creek, NC?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Roaring Creek based on 215 North Carolina customer reviews, and River Street Networks 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 Roaring Creek?
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 Roaring Creek
How Roaring Creek Compares to Places Its Size
Roaring Creek's report card score is in the bottom 12% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 38%.
| Measure | Roaring Creek | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Avery County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 53.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,151 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.8 | bottom 27% | 5.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 9% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | top 39% | 86% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 50% | 63% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | top 47% | 70% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $71,909 | top 47% | $68,413 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 5% | bottom 7% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Roaring Creek, against 53.2% across Avery County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Roaring Creek are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $71,909 (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 Roaring Creek
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Roaring Creek?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Roaring Creek, NC.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Roaring Creek?
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Roaring Creek, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Roaring Creek homes. Across the city, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
River Street Fixed Wireless in Roaring Creek, NC
Availability:
77.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.0% of Roaring Creek homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Roaring Creek?
Spectrum Cable in Roaring Creek, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Roaring Creek 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 Roaring Creek?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Roaring Creek, NC.
Internet in Roaring Creek by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Roaring Creek
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Roaring Creek
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Roaring Creek Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Roaring Creek that have their own pages are all within 10 miles, 2 of them in Tennessee. Among them, Bakersville has the most homes with fiber (97.0%) and Elk Park the fewest (27.5%); Roaring Creek has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Creek (this page) | 378 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | D- | 34/100 |
| Newland | 7,989 | 50.8% | 992 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 29/100 |
| Bakersville | 5,233 | 97.0% | 986 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 35/100 |
| Roan Mountain, TN | 4,094 | 78.1% | 1,780 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 45/100 |
| Elk Park | 2,145 | 27.5% | 1,238 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Cane Creek | 493 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Crossnore | 493 | 36.9% | 996 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 41/100 |
| Cove Creek, TN | 258 | 1.9% | 1,019 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 39/100 |
| Heaton | 228 | 83.3% | 1,189 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 45/100 |
| Cranberry | 215 | 53.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 30/100 |
| Harrell | 80 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 19/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Roaring Creek?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Spectrum.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Roaring Creek
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| River Street Networks | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Roaring Creek Internet Providers
Based on 215 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Roaring Creek residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.35 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. River Street Networks wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 77.0% coverage in Roaring Creek.
At a national level, based on 1951 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, River Street Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Roaring Creek Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Roaring Creek, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Roaring Creek Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Street | (0) |  (1) |  (2) | 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 Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Roaring Creek
Based on data reported by Roaring Creek ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Roaring Creek. 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Roaring Creek Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 Roaring Creek?
Of the providers in Roaring Creek, customers rate River Street Networks the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Roaring Creek 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.
River Street Networks is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.02 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Roaring Creek, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Roaring Creek
| ISP / Tech Type | Roaring Creek Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 Roaring Creek?
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 Roaring Creek is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Roaring Creek is River Street.
- Viasat, Spectrum, HughesNet, and Carolina West Wireless has the broadest coverage in Roaring Creek, 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.