Best Internet Providers in Southmont, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Southmont, NC
Southmont 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 Southmont.
Ranks compare Southmont with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Southmont, NC at a Glance
Southmont Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
DSL
Hotwire 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 Southmont ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Southmont, NC?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in Southmont based on 305 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 Southmont?
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 Southmont
How Southmont Compares to Places Its Size
Southmont's report card score is in the top 24% and its connectivity index is in the top 26%.
| Measure | Southmont | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Davidson County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 72.5% | bottom 48% | 70.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,097 Mbps | top 30% | 2,918 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.7 | top 12% | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 29% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 27% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | top 31% | 76% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 22% | 75% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $116,331 | top 11% | $69,082 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 12% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 72.5% of homes in Southmont, against 70.2% across Davidson County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Southmont are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $116,331 (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 Southmont
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Southmont?
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Southmont, NC
Availability:
72.5%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 72.5% of Southmont homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Southmont?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Southmont, NC
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Southmont 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 Southmont, NC
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Southmont homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Southmont, NC
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Southmont homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Southmont, NC
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Southmont homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Southmont?
Spectrum Cable in Southmont, NC
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.1% of Southmont homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Cable in Southmont, NC
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Cable service to 99.1% of Southmont homes. Across the city, Windstream Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Southmont?
Windstream DSL in Southmont, NC
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 99.1% of Southmont homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 200 Mbps
Internet in Southmont by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Southmont
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Southmont
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Southmont Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Southmont that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Granite Quarry has the most homes with fiber (82.2%) and East Spencer the fewest (28.8%); Southmont has 72.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southmont (this page) | 1,030 | 72.5% | 2,097 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 63/100 |
| Salisbury | 73,963 | 75.2% | 2,778 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 61/100 |
| Lexington | 70,896 | 52.7% | 1,695 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 52/100 |
| Linwood | 6,248 | 62.4% | 1,194 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 69/100 |
| Granite Quarry | 4,000 | 82.2% | 2,387 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 62/100 |
| Spencer | 3,897 | 61.9% | 3,333 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 54/100 |
| East Spencer | 1,608 | 28.8% | 1,468 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 38/100 |
| Healing Springs | 328 | 34.5% | 1,339 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 80/100 |
| Cotton Grove | 219 | 15.5% | 1,155 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Gordontown | 79 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B+ | 33/100 |
| High Rock | 40 | 100.0% | 1,825 Mbps | 4 | B- | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Southmont?
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, Hotwire Communications 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 Southmont
| Hotwire Communications | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Windstream | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Southmont Internet Providers
Based on 305 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Southmont residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.73 out of 5 stars and 99.1% coverage in Southmont.
At a national level, based on 4287 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 Southmont Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Southmont, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Southmont Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream |  (0) |  (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Southmont
Based on data reported by Southmont ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hotwire Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Southmont. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 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 | Southmont Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (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 Southmont?
Of the providers in Southmont, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Southmont 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Southmont, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Southmont
| ISP / Tech Type | Southmont Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | 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
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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 Southmont?
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 Southmont is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hotwire Communications. 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 Southmont is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, Spectrum, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Southmont, available to 99.1% 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.