Best Internet Providers in The Borough, NC
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in The Borough, NC
The Borough has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 The Borough.
Ranks compare The Borough with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in The Borough, NC at a Glance
The Borough Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Focus
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 The Borough ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in The Borough, NC?
Focus Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in The Borough based on 78 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in The Borough?
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 The Borough
How The Borough Compares to Places Its Size
The Borough's report card score is in the top 14% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 17%.
| Measure | The Borough | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Pender County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 71.4% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,050 Mbps | top 16% | 2,636 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.5 | top 44% | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 15% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 34% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 72% | bottom 10% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 39% | bottom 18% | 74% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | bottom 28% | 80% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $51,789 | bottom 17% | $88,387 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in The Borough, against 71.4% across Pender County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in The Borough are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,789 (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 The Borough
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in The Borough?
Focus Fiber in The Borough, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Focus Broadband offers Fiber service to 100.0% of The Borough homes. Across the city, Focus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in The Borough, NC
Availability:
26.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 26.3% of The Borough homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in The Borough, NC
Availability:
26.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 26.3% of The Borough homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in The Borough?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in The Borough, NC
Availability:
60.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.0% of The Borough homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in The Borough, NC
Availability:
60.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.0% of The Borough homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in The Borough, NC
Availability:
60.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.0% of The Borough homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in The Borough?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in The Borough, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in The Borough?
EarthLink DSL in The Borough, NC
Availability:
60.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 60.0% of The Borough homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in The Borough, NC
Availability:
60.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 60.0% of The Borough homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in The Borough by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in The Borough
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in The Borough
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How The Borough Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to The Borough that have their own pages are all within 9 miles.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Borough (this page) | 320 | 100.0% | 2,050 Mbps | 4.5 | B | 24/100 |
| Currie | 1,683 | 100.0% | 1,169 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 13/100 |
| Atkinson | 1,325 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Hooper Hill | 1,200 | 100.0% | 2,787 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Wards Corner | 793 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 10/100 |
| Montague | 430 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Phoenix | 262 | 73.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 46/100 |
| Malpass Corner | 247 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 14/100 |
| Point Caswell | 222 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C | 13/100 |
| Gooseneck | 214 | 100.0% | 4,645 Mbps | 4.8 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Costin | 71 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in The Borough?
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 The Borough
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Focus Broadband | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in The Borough. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for The Borough Internet Providers
Based on 78 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Focus Broadband is the best internet service provider for The Borough residents. Focus Broadband was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.73 out of 5 stars and 86.3% coverage in The Borough.
At a national level, based on 1413 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 The Borough Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in The Borough, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | The Borough Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus |  (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in The Borough
Based on data reported by The Borough 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 The Borough. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,529 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 | The Borough Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in The Borough?
Of the providers in The Borough, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in The Borough 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. Focus Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.80 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in The Borough, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in The Borough
| ISP / Tech Type | The Borough Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | 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
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 The Borough?
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 The Borough is Focus.
- 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 The Borough is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Focus Broadband has the broadest coverage in The Borough, 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.