Best Internet Providers in Stanfield, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Stanfield, NC
Stanfield 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 Stanfield.
Ranks compare Stanfield with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Stanfield, NC at a Glance
Stanfield 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 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 Stanfield ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Stanfield, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Stanfield 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 Stanfield?
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 Stanfield
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Stanfield Compares to Places Its Size
Stanfield's report card score is in the bottom 42% and its connectivity index is in the top 32%.
| Measure | Stanfield | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Stanly County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 37.6% | bottom 28% | 55.9% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,091 Mbps | bottom 40% | 1,563 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | top 30% | 5.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 48% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | top 43% | 73% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 35% | 73% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $78,746 | top 43% | $63,628 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 37.6% of homes in Stanfield, against 55.9% across Stanly County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Stanfield are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,746 (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 Stanfield
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Stanfield?
Spectrum Fiber in Stanfield, NC
Availability:
35.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 35.6% of Stanfield homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Stanfield, NC
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,471 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 12.7% of Stanfield homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,471 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 Stanfield from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Stanfield, NC
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
1,471 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 12.7% of Stanfield homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,471 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 Stanfield from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream Fiber in Stanfield, NC
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 6.2% of Stanfield homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Stanfield?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stanfield, NC
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Stanfield homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Stanfield, NC
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
175 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Stanfield homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 175 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Stanfield, NC
Availability:
75.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.9% of Stanfield homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Stanfield, NC
Availability:
75.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.9% of Stanfield homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Stanfield?
Spectrum Cable in Stanfield, NC
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 94.7% of Stanfield homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Stanfield?
EarthLink DSL in Stanfield, NC
Availability:
61.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 61.6% of Stanfield homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 36 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Stanfield from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Stanfield, NC
Availability:
61.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 61.6% of Stanfield homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 36 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Stanfield from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Stanfield, NC
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 7.4% of Stanfield homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 12 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 1.4 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Stanfield from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Stanfield, NC
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.2% of Stanfield homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Stanfield by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Stanfield has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Stanfield
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Stanfield
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28163 | 5,393 | 37.2% | 1,114 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 60/100 |
How Stanfield Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Stanfield that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Flows Store has the most homes with fiber (90.2%) and New Salem the fewest (40.9%); Stanfield has 37.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanfield (this page) | 5,288 | 37.6% | 1,091 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Midland | 9,440 | 63.4% | 2,521 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 84/100 |
| Locust | 6,907 | 60.0% | 2,547 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 68/100 |
| Oakboro | 5,196 | 83.8% | 1,648 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 50/100 |
| Flows Store | 2,354 | 90.2% | 1,882 Mbps | 7 | B | 89/100 |
| New Salem | 1,128 | 40.9% | 975 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 44/100 |
| Red Cross | 947 | 74.1% | 1,735 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 72/100 |
| Olive Branch | 510 | 100.0% | 1,178 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Georgeville | 366 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 32/100 |
| Bloomington | 88 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7 | A- | 63/100 |
| Frog Pond | 41 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | D- | 40/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Stanfield?
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, Spectrum 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 Stanfield
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Stanfield Internet Providers
Based on 305 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Stanfield 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 87.7% coverage in Stanfield.
At a national level, based on 4449 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 Stanfield Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Stanfield, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Stanfield 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stanfield
Based on data reported by Stanfield ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Stanfield. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Stanfield Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Stanfield?
Of the providers in Stanfield, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Stanfield 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 Stanfield, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Stanfield
| ISP / Tech Type | Stanfield Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | 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 Stanfield?
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 Stanfield is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Stanfield is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Stanfield, available to 97.1% 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.