Best Internet Providers in Small, NC
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Small, NC
Small has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Small.
Ranks compare Small with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Small, NC at a Glance
Small Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Small ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Small, NC?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Small 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 Small, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 67.97% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Small?
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.
How Small Compares to Places Its Size
Small's report card score is in the top 26% and its connectivity index is in the top 16%.
| Measure | Small | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Beaufort County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.1% | top 31% | 79.7% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,971 Mbps | top 21% | 1,448 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.8 | bottom 45% | 5.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | top 6% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 100% | top 1% | 87% | 91% | 91% | Tied with 369 other places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | top 39% | 74% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | top 4% | 74% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $43,594 | bottom 8% | $63,390 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 13% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 97.1% of homes in Small, against 79.7% across Beaufort County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Small are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $43,594 (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 Small
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Small?
Brightspeed Fiber in Small, NC
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 97.1% of Small homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Small, NC
Availability:
19.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 19.3% of Small homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Small?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Small, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
198 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Small homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 198 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 city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Small, NC
Availability:
68.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.0% of Small homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 87 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Small?
Spectrum Cable in Small, NC
Availability:
59.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 59.8% of Small homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Small?
Brightspeed DSL in Small, NC
Availability:
37.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 37.6% of Small homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 18 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 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 1.5 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Small from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Small by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Small
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Small
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Small Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Small that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, South Creek has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Olympia the fewest (0.0%); Small has 97.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (this page) | 306 | 97.1% | 1,971 Mbps | 3.8 | B- | 61/100 |
| Aurora | 1,318 | 87.6% | 1,830 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Reelsboro | 822 | 41.2% | 945 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 52/100 |
| Alliance | 733 | 34.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 28/100 |
| McConnell | 534 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 31/100 |
| Edward | 232 | 56.0% | 1,039 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 21/100 |
| Cayton | 207 | 98.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 38/100 |
| Olympia | 200 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 48/100 |
| Royal | 87 | 20.7% | 1,108 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 59/100 |
| South Creek | 48 | 100.0% | 1,354 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Bonnerton | 33 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 22/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Small?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. 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 Small
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Small Internet Providers
Based on 253 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Small residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.77 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Small.
At a national level, based on 3183 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 Small Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Small, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Small Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (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 Small
Based on data reported by Small ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Small. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,941 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Small Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | 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 Small?
Of the providers in Small, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Small 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.56 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Small, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Small
| ISP / Tech Type | Small Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | 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
M.L.
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 Small?
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 Small is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. 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 Small is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Small, 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.