Best Internet Providers in Rockingham County, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rockingham County, NC
Rockingham County has 7 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Rockingham County.
Ranks compare Rockingham County with the 100 North Carolina counties.
The Best Internet in Rockingham County, NC at a Glance
Rockingham County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Rockingham County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rockingham County, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Rockingham County based on 314 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 Rockingham County?
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 Rockingham County
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
- River Street - fixed wireless coverage map
How Rockingham County Compares to the Rest of North Carolina
Rockingham County's report card score is tied 67th of 100 and its connectivity index is tied 63rd of 100.
| Measure | Rockingham County | Rank among North Carolina counties | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 66.3% | 75th of 100 | 78.0% | 71.5% | Davie County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 1,494 Mbps | 71st of 100 | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Greene County (8,030 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | Tied 47th of 100 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Buncombe County (9.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 49th of 100 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Union County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 63rd of 100 | 16% | 15% | Mecklenburg County and Wake County (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | Tied 61st of 100 | 95% | 96% | Carteret County and Dare County and 3 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 85% | Tied 60th of 100 | 91% | 91% | Wake County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | Tied 48th of 100 | 77% | 76% | Wake County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | Tied 70th of 100 | 80% | 81% | Orange County and Wake County (90%) |
| Median household income | $61,536 | 61st of 100 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Union County ($119,553) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 46th of 100 | 16% | 16% | Watauga County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 66.3% of homes in Rockingham County, against 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Rockingham County 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 $61,536 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Rockingham County Compares to Its Neighbors
Rockingham County has 7 neighbors, 2 of them in Virginia. Among them, Caswell County has the most homes with fiber (83.5%) and Henry County, VA the fewest (38.9%); Rockingham County has 66.3%.
Map of Rockingham County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Rockingham County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County (this page) | 91,096 | 66.3% | 1,494 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Guilford County | 541,299 | 81.7% | 4,047 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Forsyth County | 382,590 | 77.4% | 3,868 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Alamance County | 171,415 | 81.8% | 3,963 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Pittsylvania County, VA | 60,501 | 49.3% | 1,095 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 16/100 |
| Henry County, VA | 50,948 | 38.9% | 1,476 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 31/100 |
| Stokes County | 44,520 | 62.9% | 1,019 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Caswell County | 22,736 | 83.5% | 1,198 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 36/100 |
Internet in Rockingham County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 31.6% of homes in Wentworth to 88.1% in Eden; by ZIP code, from 53.0% in 27357 (Stokesdale) to 88.2% in 27288 (Eden). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Rockingham County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reidsville | 32,040 | 53.4% | 1,413 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Eden | 23,557 | 88.1% | 1,837 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 37/100 |
| Madison | 10,397 | 62.4% | 1,347 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Stoneville | 7,965 | 70.3% | 1,170 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Mayodan | 4,587 | 84.1% | 1,669 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 29/100 |
| Ruffin | 3,822 | 73.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 24/100 |
| Wentworth | 2,656 | 31.6% | 996 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 49/100 |
| Lawsonville | 2,260 | 84.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 29/100 |
| Williamsburg | 1,160 | 72.2% | 1,045 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Monroeton | 1,019 | 41.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Ellisboro | 612 | 71.2% | 989 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 51/100 |
ZIP codes in Rockingham County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27320 (Reidsville) | 38,183 | 53.2% | 1,357 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 45/100 |
| 27288 (Eden) | 23,264 | 88.2% | 1,843 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 37/100 |
| 27025 (Madison) | 10,904 | 60.1% | 1,357 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 44/100 |
| 27357 (Stokesdale) | 9,222 | 53.0% | 2,320 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 56/100 |
| 27048 (Stoneville) | 7,890 | 72.5% | 1,171 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 35/100 |
| 27027 (Mayodan) | 3,970 | 86.4% | 1,754 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 30/100 |
| 27326 (Ruffin) | 3,807 | 71.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 24/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rockingham County?
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, Brightspeed 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 Rockingham County
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| River Street Networks | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Rockingham County Internet Providers
Based on 314 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Rockingham County 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 81.9% coverage in Rockingham County.
At a national level, based on 4251 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 Rockingham County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rockingham County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rockingham County Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| River Street | (0) |  (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (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 Rockingham County
Based on data reported by Rockingham County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Rockingham County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,113 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 | Rockingham County Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (4) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 Rockingham County?
Of the providers in Rockingham County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rockingham County 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Rockingham County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rockingham County
| ISP / Tech Type | Rockingham County Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Rockingham County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rockingham County?
Spectrum Fiber in Rockingham County, NC
Availability:
32.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 32.2% of Rockingham County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Rockingham County, NC
Availability:
30.5%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 30.5% of Rockingham County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Rockingham County, NC
Availability:
10.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,873 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 10.3% of Rockingham County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,873 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rockingham County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Rockingham County, NC
Availability:
10.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
2,873 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 10.3% of Rockingham County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 2,873 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Rockingham County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rockingham County?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rockingham County, NC
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
194 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of Rockingham County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 194 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rockingham County, NC
Availability:
91.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.9% of Rockingham County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rockingham County, NC
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.2% of Rockingham County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rockingham County, NC
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.2% of Rockingham County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Rockingham County, NC
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.9% of Rockingham County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
River Street Fixed Wireless in Rockingham County, NC
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Rockingham County homes. Across the county, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 22 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 3.0, with an average of 2.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rockingham County?
Spectrum Cable in Rockingham County, NC
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 93.5% of Rockingham County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rockingham County?
Brightspeed DSL in Rockingham County, NC
Availability:
43.3%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 43.3% of Rockingham County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 2.7 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Rockingham County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Rockingham County, NC
Availability:
27.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 27.8% of Rockingham County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Rockingham County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Rockingham County, NC
Availability:
27.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 27.8% of Rockingham County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rockingham County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
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.
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.
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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 Rockingham County?
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 Rockingham County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. 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 Rockingham County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rockingham County, 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.