Best Internet Providers in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Southwest Raleigh 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Southwest Raleigh.
Ranks compare Southwest Raleigh with the 18 neighborhoods in Raleigh.
The Best Internet in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC at a Glance
Southwest Raleigh 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
GFiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Southwest Raleigh ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Southwest Raleigh based on 305 North Carolina customer reviews, and Google Fiber 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 Southwest Raleigh?
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 Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Southwest Raleigh Compares to the Rest of Raleigh
Southwest Raleigh's report card score is tied 17th of 18 and its connectivity index is tied 12th of 18.
| Measure | Southwest Raleigh | Rank among neighborhoods in Raleigh | Raleigh | Wake County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 61.2% | 17th of 18 | 87.7% | 90.1% | 71.5% | Glenwood (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 4,974 Mbps | 18th of 18 | 5,310 Mbps | 5,947 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Glenwood (7,982 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | 17th of 18 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 7.1 | Five Points (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 7th of 18 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | South (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | Tied 14th of 18 | 26% | 29% | 15% | Central (41%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | 11th of 18 | 98% | 98% | 96% | Glenwood and Northeast Raleigh and 3 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | 15th of 18 | 95% | 96% | 91% | Five Points and West (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | 16th of 18 | 84% | 86% | 76% | Five Points (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | 14th of 18 | 88% | 90% | 81% | Five Points (96%) |
| Median household income | $57,754 | 16th of 18 | $112,424 | $118,853 | $93,246 | Five Points ($183,806) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 33% | 2nd of 18 | 17% | 17% | 16% | Hillsborough (47%) |
Fiber reaches 61.2% of homes in Southwest Raleigh, against 87.7% across Raleigh and 90.1% across Wake County. Households in Southwest Raleigh are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,754 (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 Southwest Raleigh
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Southwest Raleigh?
EarthLink Fiber in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
51.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,475 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 51.5% of Southwest Raleigh homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,475 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 Southwest Raleigh from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
51.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,475 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 51.5% of Southwest Raleigh homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,475 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 Southwest Raleigh from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Google Fiber in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
37.5%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 37.5% of Southwest Raleigh homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
13.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 13.4% of Southwest Raleigh homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
4,014 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 4.3% of Southwest Raleigh homes. Across the neighborhood, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,014 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Southwest Raleigh?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
80.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.0% of Southwest Raleigh homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 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 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
78.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.9% of Southwest Raleigh homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
78.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.9% of Southwest Raleigh homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
70.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
240 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.4% of Southwest Raleigh homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 240 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Southwest Raleigh?
Spectrum Cable in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
78.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 78.8% of Southwest Raleigh homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Southwest Raleigh?
EarthLink DSL in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
58.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 58.6% of Southwest Raleigh homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 58 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Southwest Raleigh from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Availability:
58.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 58.6% of Southwest Raleigh homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 58 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Southwest Raleigh from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Southwest Raleigh Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Southwest Raleigh that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, Five Points has the most homes with fiber (98.5%) and Hillsborough the fewest (48.8%); Southwest Raleigh has 61.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Raleigh (this page) | 23,386 | 61.2% | 4,974 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 70/100 |
| West | 40,733 | 90.3% | 6,843 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 76/100 |
| South | 21,553 | 97.2% | 7,333 Mbps | 9.2 | A | 67/100 |
| Hillsborough | 13,762 | 48.8% | 5,646 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Wade | 10,987 | 97.0% | 7,370 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 74/100 |
| East Raleigh | 10,787 | 73.8% | 6,119 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Five Points | 10,008 | 98.5% | 7,878 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 84/100 |
| Central | 7,242 | 75.3% | 5,413 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 70/100 |
| South Central | 7,159 | 68.4% | 5,835 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 49/100 |
| North Central | 5,593 | 80.9% | 6,135 Mbps | 9 | A- | 67/100 |
| Mordecai | 3,182 | 94.8% | 6,859 Mbps | 9.5 | A | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Southwest Raleigh?
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, Google Fiber 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 Southwest Raleigh
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Southwest Raleigh Internet Providers
Based on 305 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Southwest Raleigh 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 81.2% coverage in Southwest Raleigh.
At a national level, based on 4293 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Southwest Raleigh Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Southwest Raleigh, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Southwest Raleigh Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (4) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | 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 Southwest Raleigh
Based on data reported by Southwest Raleigh ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Southwest Raleigh. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,856 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 | Southwest Raleigh Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (4) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | 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 Southwest Raleigh?
Of the providers in Southwest Raleigh, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Southwest Raleigh 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.
EarthLink is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.23 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Southwest Raleigh, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Southwest Raleigh
| ISP / Tech Type | Southwest Raleigh Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (4) | (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
A Raleigh, NC Customer
AT&T Fiber
June 18, 2023 A Raleigh, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
June 11, 2023 Wish I had more options to get fiber. Only option I have is Spectrum or AT&T. I would be thrilled with Google or Ting.
A Raleigh, NC Customer
AT&T DSL
May 14, 2023 H. B.
AT&T Fiber
March 17, 2023 I am happy with the current price, although I expect it to go up soon. I am in the intro-pricing phase which is very reasonable, although I am in a 2 year contract. I know a lot of companies jack the price up after the first year, so we shall see. I love having fiber though, it's much faster than any of the other internet types I've had before. Since AT&T is the only fiber provider in my area at the moment, I'm going to stay with them.
R S
AT&T Fiber
February 16, 2023 AT&T Fiber has a flat rate of ~$55 with no promotional discounts but no increases after 24 months. The internet service has been reliable and the customer services has actually been pretty good. There was one issue where a jumper cable was removed at the main fiber junction box but a technician responded to our request for service within an hour and fixed the issue in no time. I am glad to see that AT&T has made such improvements in their customer service and I can recommend them again.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Southwest Raleigh?
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 Southwest Raleigh is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. 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 Southwest Raleigh is EarthLink.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Southwest Raleigh, available to 81.2% 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.