Best Internet Providers in Terrell, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Terrell, NC
Terrell has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Terrell.
Ranks compare Terrell with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Terrell, NC at a Glance
Terrell Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Terrell ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Terrell, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Terrell 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 Terrell?
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 Terrell
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Terrell Compares to Places Its Size
Terrell's report card score is in the bottom 25% and its connectivity index is in the top 14%.
| Measure | Terrell | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Catawba County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 9.8% | bottom 15% | 43.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 2,124 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | top 35% | 7.8 | 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% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | top 15% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 4% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 39% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 10% | 75% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 22% | 74% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $168,958 | top 3% | $73,867 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 9.8% of homes in Terrell, against 43.2% across Catawba County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Terrell are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $168,958 (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 Terrell
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Terrell?
Spectrum Fiber in Terrell, NC
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 9.8% of Terrell homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Terrell, NC
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 3.6% of Terrell homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Terrell?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Terrell, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Terrell 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 Terrell, NC
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
236 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Terrell homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 236 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Terrell, NC
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.5% of Terrell 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 Terrell, NC
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.5% of Terrell 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.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Terrell, NC
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.0% of Terrell homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Terrell?
Spectrum Cable in Terrell, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Terrell homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Terrell?
Brightspeed DSL in Terrell, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 100.0% of Terrell homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 46 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Terrell from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Terrell, NC
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 3.6% of Terrell homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Terrell, NC
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 3.6% of Terrell homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Terrell by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Terrell has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Terrell
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Terrell
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28682 | 1,122 | 20.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 65/100 |
How Terrell Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Terrell that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Cornelius has the most homes with fiber (95.0%) and Lake Norman of Catawba the fewest (22.4%); Terrell has 9.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell (this page) | 1,503 | 9.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 74/100 |
| Mooresville | 88,353 | 85.5% | 3,732 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 85/100 |
| Cornelius | 31,713 | 95.0% | 3,538 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 81/100 |
| Denver | 26,141 | 68.7% | 2,775 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 87/100 |
| Davidson | 22,419 | 87.3% | 2,801 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 94/100 |
| Troutman | 11,756 | 57.0% | 3,167 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 85/100 |
| Catawba | 6,578 | 68.8% | 1,608 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 43/100 |
| Lake Norman of Catawba | 5,050 | 22.4% | 1,051 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 69/100 |
| Sherrills Ford | 1,458 | 53.2% | 1,183 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Eufola | 109 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | C- | 51/100 |
| Longisland | 60 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Terrell?
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 Terrell
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Terrell Internet Providers
Based on 313 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Terrell 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 93.5% coverage in Terrell.
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 Terrell Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Terrell, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Terrell 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 Terrell
Based on data reported by Terrell ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Terrell. 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 | Terrell 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 Terrell?
Of the providers in Terrell, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Terrell 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 Terrell, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Terrell
| ISP / Tech Type | Terrell 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 Terrell?
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 Terrell 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 Terrell is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Spectrum, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Terrell, 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.