Best Internet Providers in Surf City, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Surf City, NC
Surf City has 6 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 Surf City.
Ranks compare Surf City with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Surf City, NC at a Glance
Surf City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Surf City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Surf City, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Surf City based on 313 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 Surf City?
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 Surf City
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Surf City Compares to Places Its Size
Surf City's report card score is in the top 26% and its connectivity index is in the top 7%.
| Measure | Surf City | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Pender County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 65.8% | bottom 43% | 71.4% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,327 Mbps | top 26% | 2,636 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.7 | top 12% | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 26% | top 5% | 15% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 17% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | top 7% | 74% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 13% | 80% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $101,300 | top 19% | $88,387 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 65.8% of homes in Surf City, against 71.4% across Pender County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Surf City are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 26% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $101,300 (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 Surf City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Surf City?
Spectrum Fiber in Surf City, NC
Availability:
53.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 53.4% of Surf City homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Surf City, NC
Availability:
34.6%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,887 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 34.6% of Surf City homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,887 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Surf City from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in Surf City, NC
Availability:
25.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 25.5% of Surf City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Surf City, NC
Availability:
25.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 25.5% of Surf City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Surf City?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Surf City, NC
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
289 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Surf City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 289 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Surf City, NC
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Surf City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Surf City, NC
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% of Surf City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Surf City, NC
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% of Surf City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Surf City?
Spectrum Cable in Surf City, NC
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.8% of Surf City homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Surf City?
Brightspeed DSL in Surf City, NC
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 89.4% of Surf City homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 40 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 10, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Surf City from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Surf City, NC
Availability:
37.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 37.2% of Surf City homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 66 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 Surf City from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Surf City, NC
Availability:
37.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 37.2% of Surf City homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 66 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 Surf City from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Surf City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Surf City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Surf City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Surf City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Surf City that have their own pages are all within 17 miles. Among them, North Topsail Beach has the most homes with fiber (98.5%) and Fulcher Landing the fewest (35.5%); Surf City has 65.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf City (this page) | 5,177 | 65.8% | 2,327 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 82/100 |
| Hampstead | 21,302 | 77.7% | 3,915 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 84/100 |
| Sneads Ferry | 9,763 | 61.4% | 1,225 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 69/100 |
| Holly Ridge | 7,780 | 43.8% | 1,171 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 82/100 |
| Fulcher Landing | 2,383 | 35.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | C+ | 90/100 |
| North Topsail Beach | 1,052 | 98.5% | 1,948 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Folkstone | 1,046 | 66.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Stag Park | 893 | 74.0% | 1,610 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Thomas Landing | 527 | 34.9% | 1,349 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 81/100 |
| Topsail Beach | 461 | 50.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 70/100 |
| Woodside | 205 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 71/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Surf City?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Surf City
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Surf City Internet Providers
Based on 313 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Surf City 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 85.7% coverage in Surf City.
At a national level, based on 4249 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 Surf City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Surf City, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Surf City Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Surf City
Based on data reported by Surf City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Surf City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,514 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 | Surf City Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Surf City?
Of the providers in Surf City, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Surf City 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 Surf City, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Surf City
| ISP / Tech Type | Surf City Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (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 Surf City?
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 Surf City is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Surf City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Surf City, available to 99.9% 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.