Best Internet Providers in South Mills, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Mills, NC
South Mills has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 South Mills.
Ranks compare South Mills with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in South Mills, NC at a Glance
South Mills Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Fixed Wireless
Eastern Shore Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 South Mills ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Mills, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in South Mills based on 90 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 South Mills?
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 South Mills
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Eastern Shore Communications - fiber 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
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fixed wireless coverage map
How South Mills Compares to Places Its Size
South Mills's report card score is in the bottom 46% and its connectivity index is in the top 28%.
| Measure | South Mills | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Camden County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 81.8% | top 45% | 81.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 970 Mbps | bottom 21% | 943 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6 | top 39% | 5.5 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | top 4% | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 26% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 13% | 93% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | top 46% | 73% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 17% | 84% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $93,903 | top 24% | $89,722 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 81.8% of homes in South Mills, against 81.2% across Camden County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in South Mills are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $93,903 (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 South Mills
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Mills?
Eastern Shore Communications Fiber in South Mills, NC
Availability:
81.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Eastern Shore Communications offers Fiber service to 81.8% of South Mills homes. Across the city, Eastern Shore Communications 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 South Mills?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Mills, NC
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of South Mills homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Mills, NC
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.8% of South Mills homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Mills, NC
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.8% of South Mills homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in South Mills, NC
Availability:
27.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.0% of South Mills homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in South Mills, NC
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.6% of South Mills homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Mills?
Mediacom Cable in South Mills, NC
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 96.5% of South Mills homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Mills?
Brightspeed DSL in South Mills, NC
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 99.6% of South Mills homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in South Mills by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
South Mills has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in South Mills
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in South Mills
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27976 | 3,941 | 83.3% | 972 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 62/100 |
How South Mills Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to South Mills that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Sligo has the most homes with fiber (98.3%) and Shawboro the fewest (21.2%); South Mills has 81.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Mills (this page) | 3,623 | 81.8% | 970 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Elizabeth City | 35,999 | 78.3% | 1,739 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 67/100 |
| Moyock | 9,228 | 90.2% | 1,761 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Camden | 3,986 | 78.3% | 952 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 68/100 |
| Lynchs Corner | 1,530 | 22.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 63/100 |
| Sligo | 1,371 | 98.3% | 1,983 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 62/100 |
| Snowden | 1,338 | 98.1% | 1,981 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 87/100 |
| Shawboro | 1,094 | 21.2% | 1,018 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 69/100 |
| Morgans Corners | 423 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | D+ | 69/100 |
| Nicanor | 131 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 19/100 |
| Sandy Cross | 96 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5 | B | 14/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Mills?
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, Eastern Shore Communications and Mediacom 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 South Mills
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Communications | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Brightspeed | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for South Mills Internet Providers
Based on 90 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for South Mills 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 93.8% coverage in South Mills.
At a national level, based on 1577 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 South Mills Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Mills, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Mills 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (0) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Eastern Shore Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Mills
Based on data reported by South Mills ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Eastern Shore Communications and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in South Mills. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Mills Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (0) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Eastern Shore Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Mills?
Of the providers in South Mills, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South Mills 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 South Mills, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Mills
| ISP / Tech Type | South Mills Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (0) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Eastern Shore Communications | (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 South Mills?
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 South Mills is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Eastern Shore Communications and Mediacom. 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 South Mills is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in South Mills, available to 99.9% 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.