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6 Best Internet Providers in Roaring River, NC

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Roaring River ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Roaring River ISP Report Card B-
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 1,000 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 6
Customer review count Real Roaring River Customer Ratings 0

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Roaring River has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Roaring River.

Roaring River overview

Roaring River has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Roaring River.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

River Street

River Street logo

Availability:

99.8%

Customer Rating:

2.0 of 5 stars

(2)

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Price: Starting at $65.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Roaring River.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Roaring River residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

99.8%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 1.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Spectrum

Spectrum logo

Availability:

41.8%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1,936)

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1-877-411-1381 Price: $30.00 - $120.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Roaring River.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Roaring River residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Cable

41.8%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.2 of 5 stars

(1,618)

Brightspeed

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

40.0%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(70)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $49.00 - $109.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Roaring River.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Roaring River residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

DSL

40.0%

52 Mbps

80 Mbps

DSL: 2.5 of 5 stars

(33)

Above are the top 4 providers in Roaring River, NC for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.


Carolina West

Carolina West logo

Availability:

99.2%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Roaring River.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Roaring River residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

99.2%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

US Cellular

US Cellular logo

Availability:

65.8%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(18)

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Price: $49.99 - $69.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Roaring River.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Roaring River residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

65.8%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

Wireless: 3.7 of 5 stars

(14)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

54.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Roaring River.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Roaring River residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

54.5%

46 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Roaring River residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

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Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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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 River ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Roaring River, NC?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Roaring River based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Roaring River, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 54.49% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Roaring River, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Roaring River


T-Mobile Home Internet3.674.04
Spectrum3.403.28
Brightspeed3.363.33
River Street1.001.81
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  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Roaring River Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeRoaring River OverallNorth Carolina OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (9) (284)View Plans
Spectrum (0) (186) (1738)View Plans
Brightspeed (0) (14) (64)View Plans
River Street (0) (1) (2)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (0) (15)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Carolina West (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on 210 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Roaring River residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.40 out of 5 stars and 41.8% coverage in Roaring River.

At a national level, based on 2132 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, River Street Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.81 out of 5.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Roaring River?

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Roaring River, NC map of internet availability

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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Roaring River?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, River Street Networks and Spectrum 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 Roaring River

Max Advertised Speed in Roaring River, NC


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Spectrum1,000 Mbps
River Street Networks1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
Brightspeed80 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless25 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps
US Cellular10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Roaring River


Spectrum3.683.61
T-Mobile Home Internet3.563.96
Brightspeed3.213.11
River Street2.002.41
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  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeRoaring River SpeedNorth Carolina SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
Spectrum (0) (186) (1738)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (9) (284)View Plans
Brightspeed (0) (14) (64)View Plans
River Street (0) (1) (2)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (0) (15)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Carolina West (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on data reported by Roaring River ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through River Street Networks and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Roaring River. 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 in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Roaring River?

North Carolina customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.11 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Roaring River customers with an average price rating of 3.64 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Roaring River, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Roaring River


T-Mobile Home Internet4.114.11
Brightspeed3.643.52
Spectrum3.102.91
River Street2.002.00
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeRoaring River AffordabilityNorth Carolina AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (9) (284)View Plans
Brightspeed (0) (14) (64)View Plans
Spectrum (0) (186) (1738)View Plans
River Street (0) (1) (2)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (0) (15)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Carolina West (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Roaring River Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Roaring River below, including the metrics used and how Roaring River compares to the rest of North Carolina and nation.

Roaring River ISP Report Card: B-
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Roaring River North Carolina USA
99.85% 72.63% 67.25%
1,000 Mbps 3,368 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
4.0 7.0 6.8

 

Roaring River Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
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Roaring River North Carolina USA
2.5 2.5 2.7
8% 15% 14%
89% 94% 95%
84% 89% 90%
73% 76% 75%
73% 77% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Roaring River ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Roaring River is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Roaring River is high with a score of 51 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Roaring River have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Roaring River ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

84% of Roaring River households have an internet connection despite having 99.85% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Roaring River residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Roaring River?

Ronda, NC

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
Traphill, NC

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
Hays, NC

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
North Wilkesboro, NC

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
Elkin, NC

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
Windy Gap, NC

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
Jonesville, NC

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
Moxley, NC

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
State Road, NC

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100

How Much Speed does a Roaring River Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Roaring River is 2.5, which is larger than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Roaring River's average household income is $47,578 which is much lower than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Roaring River also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in North Carolina who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Roaring River has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Roaring River households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Roaring River?

River Street Fiber in Roaring River, NC

River Street logo

Availability:

99.8%

Customer Rating:

1.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 99.8% of Roaring River homes. Across the city, River Street Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for River Street Fiber. River Street Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Roaring River from River Street in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Roaring River?

Spectrum Cable in Roaring River, NC

Spectrum logo

Availability:

41.8%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(1,618)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Cable service to 41.8% of Roaring River homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 35, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Cable is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Roaring River from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Roaring River?

Brightspeed DSL in Roaring River, NC

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

40.0%

Customer Rating:

2.5 of 5 stars

(33)

Avg. Download Speed

52 Mbps

Brightspeed offers DSL service to 40.0% of Roaring River homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.8 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Roaring River from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Roaring River?

Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Roaring River, NC

Carolina West logo

Availability:

99.2%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Roaring River homes. Across the city, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. Carolina West Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Roaring River from Carolina West in terms of customer satisfaction.

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Roaring River, NC

US Cellular logo

Availability:

65.8%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.8% of Roaring River homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. US Cellular Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Roaring River from US Cellular in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Roaring River, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

54.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

46 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.5% of Roaring River homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Roaring River from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Roaring River?

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 River is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be River Street Networks and 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 River is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • River Street Networks, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Roaring River, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Roaring River compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Roaring River stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Roaring River's B- ISP Report Card and 51 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

West Sand Lake, NY

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 90 / 100
Cannelton, IN

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
Chackbay, LA

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
Chesterfield, IN

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
Comstock, NY

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
Somerset, CA

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
Ord, NE

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
Otego, NY

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
Oxford, CO

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100

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