Best Internet Providers in Sugarfork, NC
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sugarfork, NC
Sugarfork has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Sugarfork.
Ranks compare Sugarfork with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Sugarfork, NC at a Glance
Sugarfork Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Optimum
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Cable
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Skyrunner 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 Sugarfork ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sugarfork, NC?
Skyrunner Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Sugarfork based on 25 North Carolina customer reviews, and Verizon 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 Sugarfork?
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 Sugarfork
How Sugarfork Compares to Places Its Size
Sugarfork's report card score is in the bottom 10% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 47%.
| Measure | Sugarfork | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Macon County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 68.8% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 668 Mbps | bottom 25% | 4,354 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.2 | bottom 34% | 5.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.8 | bottom 3% | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 40% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 37% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | top 35% | 59% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 40% | 71% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $58,263 | bottom 28% | $59,634 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Sugarfork, against 68.8% across Macon County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Sugarfork are smaller than the US average (1.8 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,263 (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 Sugarfork
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sugarfork?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Sugarfork, NC.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sugarfork?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sugarfork, NC
Availability:
76.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.0% of Sugarfork homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Sugarfork, NC
Availability:
49.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.3% of Sugarfork homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet 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 Sugarfork?
Optimum Cable in Sugarfork, NC
Availability:
57.6%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 57.6% of Sugarfork homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sugarfork?
Frontier DSL in Sugarfork, NC
Availability:
84.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
104 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 84.7% of Sugarfork homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 104 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Sugarfork by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Sugarfork
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Sugarfork
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Sugarfork Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Sugarfork that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Highlands has the most homes with fiber (78.5%) and Otto the fewest (49.6%); Sugarfork has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarfork (this page) | 229 | 0.0% | 668 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 38/100 |
| Franklin | 26,741 | 71.3% | 4,308 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 33/100 |
| Highlands | 3,367 | 78.5% | 5,201 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 35/100 |
| Otto | 3,283 | 49.6% | 3,852 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 30/100 |
| Cashiers | 1,945 | 75.9% | 1,591 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 45/100 |
| Pumpkintown | 1,107 | 56.6% | 975 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 25/100 |
| Glenville | 963 | 19.2% | 375 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 28/100 |
| Scaly Mountain | 865 | 59.2% | 4,376 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Ellijay | 608 | 99.7% | 7,000 Mbps | 9 | A | 31/100 |
| Erastus | 281 | 13.5% | 874 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Speedwell | 274 | 0.0% | 775 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sugarfork?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Skyrunner Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Optimum 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 Sugarfork
| Optimum | 940 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Sugarfork Internet Providers
Based on 25 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Skyrunner Internet is the best internet service provider for Sugarfork residents. Skyrunner Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 76.0% coverage in Sugarfork.
At a national level, based on 1273 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sugarfork Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sugarfork, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sugarfork Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyrunner Internet |  (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) |  (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | 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 Sugarfork
Based on data reported by Sugarfork ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in Sugarfork. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 940 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 Skyrunner Internet. This indicates Skyrunner Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sugarfork Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | 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 Sugarfork?
Of the providers in Sugarfork, customers rate Skyrunner Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sugarfork 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.
Skyrunner Internet is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Sugarfork, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sugarfork
| ISP / Tech Type | Sugarfork Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | 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
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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 Sugarfork?
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 Sugarfork is Skyrunner Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Skyrunner Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Sugarfork is Skyrunner Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Frontier Communications has the broadest coverage in Sugarfork, available to 84.7% 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.