Best Internet Providers in South Side, Wilmington, NC
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Side, Wilmington, NC
South Side has 5 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in South Side.
The Best Internet in South Side, Wilmington, NC at a Glance
South Side Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Side ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Side, Wilmington, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in South Side based on 296 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 Side?
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 Side, Wilmington
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How South Side Compares to the Rest of Wilmington
Fiber reaches 66.5% of homes in South Side, against 80.2% across Wilmington and 81.2% across New Hanover County. Households in South Side are smaller than the US average (1.8 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $49,584 (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 Side
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Side?
EarthLink Fiber in South Side, Wilmington, NC
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,833 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 65.6% of South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,833 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South Side from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in South Side, Wilmington, NC
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,833 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 65.6% of South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,833 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in South Side from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in South Side, Wilmington, NC
Availability:
9.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 9.3% of South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Side?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Side, Wilmington, NC
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Side, Wilmington, NC
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Side, Wilmington, NC
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Side, Wilmington, NC
Availability:
63.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.1% of South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Side?
Spectrum Cable in South Side, Wilmington, NC
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.8% of South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Side?
EarthLink DSL in South Side, Wilmington, NC
Availability:
84.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 84.3% of South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in South Side, Wilmington, NC
Availability:
84.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 84.3% of South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
How South Side Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to South Side that have their own pages are all within 112 miles. Among them, Rockfish (Raeford) has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Wrightsboro the fewest (35.4%); South Side has 66.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Side (this page) | 10,073 | 66.5% | 3,514 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 52/100 |
| Southeast (Raleigh) | 31,427 | 95.7% | 7,282 Mbps | 9 | A | 87/100 |
| South (Raleigh) | 21,553 | 97.2% | 7,333 Mbps | 9.2 | A | 67/100 |
| Silver Lake | 10,913 | 63.5% | 2,488 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 67/100 |
| Downtown Fayetteville (Fayetteville) | 5,901 | 88.0% | 4,038 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 25/100 |
| Bayshore | 4,737 | 94.0% | 4,516 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 76/100 |
| Rockfish (Raeford) | 4,676 | 99.3% | 5,107 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 75/100 |
| College Park | 4,480 | 87.4% | 3,811 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 56/100 |
| Wrightsboro | 4,227 | 35.4% | 1,983 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Landfall | 4,004 | 95.5% | 4,740 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 64/100 |
| Carolina Heights | 3,129 | 78.5% | 4,092 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 41/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Side?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Side
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for South Side Internet Providers
Based on 296 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for South Side 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 100.0% coverage in South Side.
At a national level, based on 4173 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 Side Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Side, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Side 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Side
Based on data reported by South Side ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in South Side. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,183 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 Side Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Side?
Of the providers in South Side, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South Side 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 Side, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Side
| ISP / Tech Type | South Side Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (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
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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 Side?
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 Side is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Side is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in South Side, 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.