Best Internet Providers in Smithfield, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Smithfield, NC
Smithfield has 8 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 Smithfield.
Ranks compare Smithfield with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Smithfield, NC at a Glance
Smithfield Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Lumos Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Smithfield ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Smithfield, NC?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Smithfield based on 327 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 Smithfield?
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 Smithfield
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Smithfield Compares to Places Its Size
Smithfield's report card score is in the bottom 50% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 36%.
| Measure | Smithfield | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Johnston County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 78.2% | bottom 46% | 79.4% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Download speed for most homes | 3,053 Mbps | top 42% | 3,167 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | bottom 50% | 7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 30% | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 26% | 15% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | bottom 43% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 25% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | bottom 34% | 76% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | bottom 30% | 84% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $80,558 | bottom 43% | $92,466 | $83,207 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 49% | 16% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 78.2% of homes in Smithfield, against 79.4% across Johnston County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Smithfield are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $80,558 (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 Smithfield
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Smithfield?
Brightspeed Fiber in Smithfield, NC
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,939 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 74.7% of Smithfield homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,939 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Smithfield from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lumos Networks Fiber in Smithfield, NC
Availability:
39.0%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 39.0% of Smithfield homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Smithfield, NC
Availability:
23.1%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 23.1% of Smithfield homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Smithfield, NC
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 5.5% of Smithfield homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Smithfield, NC
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Smithfield homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Smithfield, NC
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(531)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Smithfield homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Smithfield?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Smithfield, NC
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(336)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of Smithfield homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Smithfield, NC
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(356)
Avg. Download Speed
244 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% of Smithfield homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 244 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Smithfield, NC
Availability:
75.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.4% of Smithfield homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Smithfield, NC
Availability:
75.4%
Customer Rating:
(201)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.4% of Smithfield homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Smithfield, NC
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Smithfield homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Smithfield?
Spectrum Cable in Smithfield, NC
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(1720)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 95.3% of Smithfield homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Smithfield?
Brightspeed DSL in Smithfield, NC
Availability:
81.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 81.0% of Smithfield homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Smithfield from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Smithfield by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Smithfield has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Smithfield
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Smithfield
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27577 | 25,006 | 73.3% | 2,603 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 56/100 |
How Smithfield Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Smithfield that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Clayton has the most homes with fiber (92.8%) and Pine Level the fewest (45.0%); Smithfield has 78.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield (this page) | 21,664 | 78.2% | 3,053 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 57/100 |
| Clayton | 69,883 | 92.8% | 4,066 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 84/100 |
| Selma | 16,402 | 62.7% | 3,388 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 57/100 |
| Benson | 14,911 | 82.5% | 1,760 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 50/100 |
| Four Oaks | 12,800 | 72.1% | 1,204 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Archer Lodge | 9,460 | 56.5% | 2,727 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 87/100 |
| Wilsons Mills | 4,947 | 76.1% | 2,277 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 87/100 |
| Coats Crossroads | 2,751 | 86.8% | 3,492 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Pine Level | 2,365 | 45.0% | 2,739 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 46/100 |
| Micro | 609 | 20.4% | 1,832 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 57/100 |
| Flowers | 34 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 6 | A- | 58/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Smithfield?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Brightspeed. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Lumos Networks 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 Smithfield
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Smithfield Internet Providers
Based on 327 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Smithfield residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 2.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 75.4% coverage in Smithfield.
At a national level, based on 4230 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Smithfield Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Smithfield, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Smithfield Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed |  (1) |  (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (55) | (1032) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (802) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (208) | (1926) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Smithfield
Based on data reported by Smithfield ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Smithfield. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Brightspeed. This indicates Brightspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Smithfield Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (1) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (55) | (1032) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) |  (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (802) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (208) | (1926) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Smithfield?
North Carolina customers rate Brightspeed as the cheapest internet service provider in the 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.
Brightspeed received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Smithfield customers with an average price rating of 3.44 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Smithfield, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Smithfield
| ISP / Tech Type | Smithfield Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (1) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (55) | (1032) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (23) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (802) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (208) | (1926) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
A Smithfield, NC Customer
Brightspeed Fiber
October 13, 2024 A Smithfield, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
June 29, 2023 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 Smithfield?
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 Smithfield is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Brightspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Smithfield is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Smithfield, available to 95.8% 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.