Best Internet Providers in Trent Woods, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Trent Woods, NC
Trent Woods has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Trent Woods.
Ranks compare Trent Woods with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Trent Woods, NC at a Glance
Trent Woods Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
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Customer Rating
Cable
Metronet
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Fiber
Brightspeed
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
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 Trent Woods ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Trent Woods, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Trent Woods based on 114 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 Trent Woods?
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 Trent Woods
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Trent Woods Compares to Places Its Size
Trent Woods's report card score is in the top 4% and its connectivity index is in the top 22%.
| Measure | Trent Woods | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Craven County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 80.3% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,120 Mbps | top 11% | 3,827 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.7 | top 25% | 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 | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 13% | 87% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | top 12% | 74% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | top 11% | 76% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $110,994 | top 13% | $68,507 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Trent Woods, against 80.3% across Craven County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Trent Woods are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $110,994 (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 Trent Woods
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Trent Woods?
Metronet Fiber in Trent Woods, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Trent Woods homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Trent Woods, NC
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 97.4% of Trent Woods homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Trent Woods?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Trent Woods, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Trent Woods homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Trent Woods, NC
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of Trent Woods homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Trent Woods, NC
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of Trent Woods homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Trent Woods, NC
Availability:
63.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.8% of Trent Woods homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Trent Woods, NC
Availability:
9.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.5% of Trent Woods homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Trent Woods?
Optimum Cable in Trent Woods, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Trent Woods 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 Trent Woods?
Brightspeed DSL in Trent Woods, NC
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 11.5% of Trent Woods homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Trent Woods by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Trent Woods
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Trent Woods
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Trent Woods Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Trent Woods that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, River Bend has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Pollocksville the fewest (68.2%); Trent Woods has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Woods (this page) | 4,077 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 67/100 |
| New Bern | 52,479 | 79.7% | 3,993 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 53/100 |
| James City | 5,500 | 97.6% | 4,972 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 64/100 |
| River Bend | 2,902 | 99.3% | 5,097 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 56/100 |
| Pollocksville | 2,183 | 68.2% | 1,424 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Thurman | 625 | 94.1% | 5,120 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Bridgeton | 361 | 52.4% | 1,279 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 11/100 |
| Forest | 293 | 0.0% | 940 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Olympia | 200 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 48/100 |
| Fairfield Harbour | 131 | 92.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | B- | 79/100 |
| Rowes Corner | 72 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 30/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Trent Woods?
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, Metronet 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 Trent Woods
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Trent Woods Internet Providers
Based on 114 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Trent Woods 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 92.6% coverage in Trent Woods.
At a national level, based on 2655 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 Trent Woods Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Trent Woods, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Trent Woods Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | 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 Trent Woods
Based on data reported by Trent Woods ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Trent Woods. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 | Trent Woods Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | 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 Trent Woods?
Of the providers in Trent Woods, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Trent Woods 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. Metronet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Trent Woods, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Trent Woods
| ISP / Tech Type | Trent Woods Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | 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 | ||
| 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
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 Trent Woods?
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 Trent Woods is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. 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 Trent Woods is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Optimum, Metronet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Trent Woods, 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.