Best Internet Providers in Ruth, NC
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ruth, NC
Ruth has 9 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 Ruth.
Ranks compare Ruth with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ruth, NC at a Glance
Ruth Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
Vyve Broadband
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Customer Rating
Cable
PANGAEA
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Ruth ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ruth, NC?
PANGAEA is the highest-rated internet provider in Ruth based on 301 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 Ruth?
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 Ruth
- Vyve Broadband - cable coverage map
- PANGAEA - fiber coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ruth Compares to Places Its Size
Ruth's report card score is in the top 8% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 36%.
| Measure | Ruth | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Rutherford County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 84.3% | top 45% | 77.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,948 Mbps | top 21% | 2,144 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.6 | top 1% | 8.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 2% | bottom 8% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 46% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 83% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 47% | bottom 30% | 57% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | bottom 38% | 65% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $55,969 | bottom 24% | $55,124 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 84.3% of homes in Ruth, against 77.2% across Rutherford County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Ruth are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,969 (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 Ruth
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ruth?
PANGAEA Fiber in Ruth, NC
Availability:
79.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
PANGAEA offers Fiber service to 79.1% of Ruth homes. Across the city, PANGAEA Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Ruth, NC
Availability:
22.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 22.2% of Ruth homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ruth?
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Ruth, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Ruth homes. Across the city, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Ruth, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
235 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Ruth homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 235 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 250, with an average of 116 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ruth, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
215 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Ruth homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 215 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ruth, NC
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Ruth homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ruth, NC
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.6% of Ruth homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ruth, NC
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.6% of Ruth homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ruth?
Vyve Broadband Cable in Ruth, NC
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 94.8% of Ruth homes. Across the city, Vyve Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ruth?
EarthLink DSL in Ruth, NC
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 94.8% of Ruth homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 70 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ruth from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Ruth, NC
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 94.8% of Ruth homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 70 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Ruth from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Ruth by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ruth
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Ruth
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Ruth Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ruth that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Forest City has the most homes with fiber (82.4%) and Union Mills the fewest (58.3%); Ruth has 84.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth (this page) | 446 | 84.3% | 1,948 Mbps | 9.6 | B+ | 33/100 |
| Forest City | 19,328 | 82.4% | 3,094 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Rutherfordton | 16,020 | 74.3% | 1,789 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 32/100 |
| Bostic | 5,277 | 63.1% | 1,258 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 18/100 |
| Spindale | 4,550 | 69.3% | 2,635 Mbps | 9.6 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Union Mills | 2,199 | 58.3% | 873 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 35/100 |
| Harris | 779 | 93.6% | 2,374 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 28/100 |
| Green Hill | 667 | 98.2% | 1,018 Mbps | 9.3 | B+ | 30/100 |
| Shingle Hollow | 450 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 20/100 |
| Westminster | 303 | 0.0% | 162 Mbps | 6.7 | D+ | 17/100 |
| Pea Ridge | 286 | 67.8% | 694 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 19/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ruth?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by PANGAEA. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Vyve Broadband 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 Ruth
| Vyve Broadband | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 500 |
| PANGAEA | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ruth Internet Providers
Based on 301 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, PANGAEA is the best internet service provider for Ruth residents. PANGAEA was rated at an average of 5.00 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 100.0% coverage in Ruth.
At a national level, based on 4197 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 Ruth Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ruth, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ruth Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANGAEA | (0) | (4) | (4) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | 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 Ruth
Based on data reported by Ruth ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Vyve Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Ruth. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 PANGAEA. This indicates PANGAEA reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ruth Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANGAEA | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | 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 Ruth?
Of the providers in Ruth, customers rate PANGAEA the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ruth 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.
PANGAEA is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.23 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ruth, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ruth
| ISP / Tech Type | Ruth Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANGAEA | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | 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 Ruth?
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 Ruth is PANGAEA.
- The fastest internet provider should be Vyve Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, PANGAEA may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ruth is PANGAEA.
- Viasat, Verizon, Skyrunner Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, Carolina West Wireless, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Ruth, 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.