Best Internet Providers in Sunbury, NC
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sunbury, NC
Sunbury has 5 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 Sunbury.
Ranks compare Sunbury with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Sunbury, NC at a Glance
Sunbury Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Roanoke Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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 Sunbury ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sunbury, NC?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Sunbury based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Sunbury, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.28% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Sunbury?
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 Sunbury
How Sunbury Compares to Places Its Size
Sunbury's report card score is in the top 18% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Sunbury | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Gates County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 99.3% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | top 31% | 1,991 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | top 50% | 5.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 13% | 5% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 79% | bottom 13% | 78% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | bottom 42% | 65% | 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% | 75% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $77,853 | top 44% | $73,130 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Sunbury, against 99.3% across Gates County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Sunbury are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $77,853 (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 Sunbury
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sunbury?
Roanoke Connect Fiber in Sunbury, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Roanoke Connect offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Sunbury homes. Across the city, Roanoke Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Sunbury, NC
Availability:
67.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 67.4% of Sunbury homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Sunbury, NC
Availability:
34.8%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 34.8% of Sunbury homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sunbury?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sunbury, NC
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.3% of Sunbury homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 92 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sunbury, NC
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
284 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Sunbury homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 284 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Sunbury, NC
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Sunbury homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sunbury?
Spectrum Cable in Sunbury, NC
Availability:
62.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 62.2% of Sunbury homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sunbury?
Brightspeed DSL in Sunbury, NC
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 92.7% of Sunbury homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.2 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Sunbury from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Sunbury by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Sunbury has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Sunbury
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Sunbury
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27979 | 1,422 | 99.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 41/100 |
How Sunbury Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Sunbury that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Corapeake has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lynchs Corner the fewest (22.8%); Sunbury has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbury (this page) | 1,212 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B+ | 37/100 |
| Gates | 2,449 | 98.8% | 1,998 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 29/100 |
| Corapeake | 1,727 | 100.0% | 1,947 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 68/100 |
| Lynchs Corner | 1,530 | 22.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 63/100 |
| Hobbsville | 1,310 | 99.5% | 2,317 Mbps | 4.2 | B | 19/100 |
| Belvidere | 1,171 | 100.0% | 4,424 Mbps | 4 | B | 19/100 |
| Gatesville | 1,153 | 99.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 26/100 |
| Willeyton | 1,057 | 98.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 39/100 |
| Nicanor | 131 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 19/100 |
| Sandy Cross | 96 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5 | B | 14/100 |
| Hickory Crossroads | 39 | 100.0% | 4,615 Mbps | 3.9 | B | 19/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sunbury?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Roanoke Connect 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 Sunbury
| Roanoke Connect | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Sunbury Internet Providers
Based on 253 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Sunbury residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.77 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 97.2% coverage in Sunbury.
At a national level, based on 3183 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 Sunbury Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sunbury, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sunbury Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Roanoke Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sunbury
Based on data reported by Sunbury ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Roanoke Connect. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Sunbury. 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sunbury Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Roanoke Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sunbury?
Of the providers in Sunbury, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sunbury 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.56 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Sunbury, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sunbury
| ISP / Tech Type | Sunbury Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Roanoke Connect | (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 Sunbury?
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 Sunbury is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Roanoke Connect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Sunbury is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Roanoke Connect, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sunbury, available to 100.0% 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.