Best Internet Providers in Sparta, NC
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sparta, NC
Sparta has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Sparta.
Ranks compare Sparta with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Sparta, NC at a Glance
Sparta Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
SkyLine Membership
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Sparta ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sparta, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Sparta based on 76 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 Sparta?
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.
How Sparta Compares to Places Its Size
Sparta's report card score is in the top 37% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Sparta | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Alleghany County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.6% | top 11% | 98.6% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | top 31% | 1,977 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.7 | bottom 16% | 4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 5% | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 34% | 9% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 29% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 79% | bottom 13% | 82% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | top 41% | 72% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | bottom 19% | 66% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $47,258 | bottom 7% | $51,427 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 11% | 10% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.6% of homes in Sparta, against 98.6% across Alleghany County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Sparta are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $47,258 (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 Sparta
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sparta?
SkyLine Membership Fiber in Sparta, NC
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
SkyLine Membership offers Fiber service to 99.6% of Sparta homes. Across the city, SkyLine Membership Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sparta?
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Sparta, NC
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Sparta homes. Across the city, Carolina West 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 Sparta, NC
Availability:
45.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.1% of Sparta homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sparta, NC
Availability:
36.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.0% of Sparta 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 Sparta, NC
Availability:
36.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.0% of Sparta homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sparta?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Sparta, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sparta?
SkyLine Membership DSL in Sparta, NC
Availability:
52.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
SkyLine Membership offers DSL service to 52.7% of Sparta homes. Across the city, SkyLine Membership DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet in Sparta by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Sparta has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Sparta
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Sparta
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28675 | 6,189 | 99.6% | 1,998 Mbps | 3.8 | B- | 37/100 |
How Sparta Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Sparta that have their own pages are all within 10 miles, 2 of them in Virginia. Among them, Glade Valley has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Independence, VA the fewest (74.5%); Sparta has 99.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta (this page) | 5,164 | 99.6% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 37/100 |
| Independence, VA | 3,852 | 74.5% | 1,508 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 20/100 |
| Ennice | 1,750 | 98.3% | 1,978 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 59/100 |
| Glade Valley | 1,365 | 100.0% | 1,997 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 42/100 |
| Piney Creek | 852 | 99.7% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.5 | B- | 32/100 |
| Whitehead | 538 | 100.0% | 1,955 Mbps | 4.3 | B | 40/100 |
| Roaring Gap | 460 | 79.8% | 1,553 Mbps | 6 | B- | 45/100 |
| Peach Bottom, VA | 171 | 84.2% | 1,706 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 25/100 |
| Twin Oaks | 97 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 36/100 |
| Stratford | 65 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B | 28/100 |
| Joynes | 48 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 37/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sparta?
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, SkyLine Membership 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 Sparta
| SkyLine Membership | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Sparta Internet Providers
Based on 76 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Sparta 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 36.0% coverage in Sparta.
At a national level, based on 1411 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 Sparta Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sparta, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sparta Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sparta
Based on data reported by Sparta ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through SkyLine Membership. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Sparta. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 | Sparta 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 | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sparta?
Of the providers in Sparta, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sparta 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 Sparta, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sparta
| ISP / Tech Type | Sparta Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (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
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 Sparta?
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 Sparta is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be SkyLine Membership. 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 Sparta is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, SkyLine Membership, HughesNet, and Carolina West Wireless has the broadest coverage in Sparta, available to 99.6% 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.