Best Internet Providers in Spindale, NC
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Spindale, NC
Spindale has 9 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 Spindale.
Ranks compare Spindale with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Spindale, NC at a Glance
Spindale Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Vyve Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
PANGAEA
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Spindale ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Spindale, NC?
PANGAEA is the highest-rated internet provider in Spindale based on 301 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Spindale?
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 Spindale
- Vyve Broadband - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- PANGAEA - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
How Spindale Compares to Places Its Size
Spindale's report card score is in the top 16% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 44%.
| Measure | Spindale | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Rutherford County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 69.3% | bottom 46% | 77.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,635 Mbps | top 24% | 2,144 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.6 | top 2% | 8.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 39% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 14% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 39% | 83% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | top 41% | 57% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 24% | 65% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $43,153 | bottom 5% | $55,124 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 69.3% of homes in Spindale, against 77.2% across Rutherford County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Spindale are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $43,153 (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 Spindale
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Spindale?
PANGAEA Fiber in Spindale, NC
Availability:
64.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
PANGAEA offers Fiber service to 64.7% of Spindale homes. Across the city, PANGAEA Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Spindale, NC
Availability:
21.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 21.5% of Spindale homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Spindale, NC
Availability:
21.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 21.5% of Spindale homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Spindale, NC
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Spindale homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Spindale?
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Spindale, NC
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
159 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Spindale homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 159 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 250, with an average of 78 Mbps throughout the city.
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Spindale, NC
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.9% of Spindale homes. Across the city, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Spindale, NC
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
222 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of Spindale homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 222 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Spindale, NC
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.2% of Spindale homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Spindale, NC
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.2% of Spindale homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Spindale, NC
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.7% of Spindale homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Spindale?
Vyve Broadband Cable in Spindale, NC
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 98.8% of Spindale homes. Across the city, Vyve Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Spindale, NC
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 1.2% of Spindale homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Spindale?
EarthLink DSL in Spindale, NC
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 94.9% of Spindale homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 67 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Spindale from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Spindale, NC
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 94.9% of Spindale homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 67 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Spindale from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Spindale by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Spindale has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Spindale
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Spindale
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28160 | 3,909 | 70.4% | 2,722 Mbps | 9.6 | B+ | 44/100 |
How Spindale Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Spindale that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Forest City has the most homes with fiber (82.4%) and Union Mills the fewest (58.3%); Spindale has 69.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spindale (this page) | 4,550 | 69.3% | 2,635 Mbps | 9.6 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Forest City | 19,328 | 82.4% | 3,094 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Rutherfordton | 16,020 | 74.3% | 1,789 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 32/100 |
| Ellenboro | 7,256 | 81.0% | 1,928 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 31/100 |
| Bostic | 5,277 | 63.1% | 1,258 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 18/100 |
| Union Mills | 2,199 | 58.3% | 873 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 35/100 |
| Harris | 779 | 93.6% | 2,374 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 28/100 |
| Green Hill | 667 | 98.2% | 1,018 Mbps | 9.3 | B+ | 30/100 |
| Ruth | 446 | 84.3% | 1,948 Mbps | 9.6 | B+ | 33/100 |
| Westminster | 303 | 0.0% | 162 Mbps | 6.7 | D+ | 17/100 |
| Pea Ridge | 286 | 67.8% | 694 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 19/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Spindale?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by PANGAEA. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Vyve Broadband 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 Spindale
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Vyve Broadband | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 500 |
| PANGAEA | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Spindale Internet Providers
Based on 301 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, PANGAEA is the best internet service provider for Spindale residents. PANGAEA was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Skyrunner Internet wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 99.4% coverage in Spindale.
At a national level, based on 4197 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 Spindale Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Spindale, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Spindale Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANGAEA | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | 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 Spindale
Based on data reported by Spindale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Vyve Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Spindale. 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 PANGAEA. This indicates PANGAEA reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Spindale Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANGAEA | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | 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 Spindale?
Of the providers in Spindale, customers rate PANGAEA the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Spindale 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.
PANGAEA is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher 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 Spindale, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Spindale
| ISP / Tech Type | Spindale Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANGAEA | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | 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
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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.
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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.
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Spectrum
October 26, 2026 Declining since an optic company came into our housing area in zip 28110. We are displeased and considering alternatives.
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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 Spindale?
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 Spindale is PANGAEA.
- The fastest internet provider should be Vyve Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, PANGAEA may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Spindale is PANGAEA.
- Viasat, Skyrunner Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Spindale, available to 99.4% 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.