Best Internet Providers in Simpson, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Simpson, NC
Simpson 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Simpson.
Ranks compare Simpson with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Simpson, NC at a Glance
Simpson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
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Cable
Brightspeed
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Fiber
DSL
Metronet
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Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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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 Simpson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Simpson, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Simpson based on 114 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 Simpson?
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 Simpson
How Simpson Compares to Places Its Size
Simpson's report card score is in the top 6% and its connectivity index is in the top 6%.
| Measure | Simpson | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Pitt County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.3% | top 30% | 87.0% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,702 Mbps | top 13% | 4,007 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.6 | top 13% | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 16% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | top 11% | 12% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 4% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 98% | top 3% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | top 21% | 69% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 13% | 80% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $97,308 | top 21% | $68,078 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 7% | 23% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 94.3% of homes in Simpson, against 87.0% across Pitt County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Simpson are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $97,308 (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 Simpson
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Simpson?
Brightspeed Fiber in Simpson, NC
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 94.3% of Simpson homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Metronet Fiber in Simpson, NC
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 88.5% of Simpson homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Simpson?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Simpson, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
94 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Simpson homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 94 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Simpson, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
274 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Simpson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 274 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Simpson, NC
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.0% of Simpson 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 Simpson, NC
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.0% of Simpson homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Simpson?
Optimum Cable in Simpson, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Simpson homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Simpson?
Brightspeed DSL in Simpson, NC
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 84.4% of Simpson homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 30 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 2.8 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Simpson from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Simpson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Simpson has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Simpson
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Simpson
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27879 | 176 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 7.6 | A | 90/100 |
How Simpson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Simpson that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Winterville has the most homes with fiber (94.7%) and Pactolus the fewest (41.9%); Simpson has 94.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson (this page) | 1,414 | 94.3% | 4,702 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 83/100 |
| Greenville | 102,551 | 87.1% | 4,338 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Winterville | 29,415 | 94.7% | 4,653 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 74/100 |
| Ayden | 9,118 | 94.6% | 3,973 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 34/100 |
| Grimesland | 5,725 | 58.1% | 2,456 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 65/100 |
| Pactolus | 1,961 | 41.9% | 1,199 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 35/100 |
| Stokes | 878 | 72.7% | 1,255 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Rock Spring | 608 | 100.0% | 2,092 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 60/100 |
| Whichard | 481 | 88.8% | 1,375 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Whitehurst | 400 | 29.5% | 753 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 20/100 |
| Stokestown | 103 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7 | A- | 21/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Simpson?
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, Metronet 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 Simpson
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Simpson Internet Providers
Based on 114 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Simpson 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 96.0% coverage in Simpson.
At a national level, based on 2655 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 Simpson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Simpson, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Simpson Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | 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 Simpson
Based on data reported by Simpson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Simpson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 | Simpson Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 Simpson?
Of the providers in Simpson, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Simpson 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. Metronet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Simpson, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Simpson
| ISP / Tech Type | Simpson Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | 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
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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 Simpson?
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 Simpson is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. 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 Simpson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, Optimum, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Simpson, 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.