Best Internet Providers in Tyrrell County, NC
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Tyrrell County, NC
Tyrrell County has 5 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Tyrrell County.
Ranks compare Tyrrell County with the 100 North Carolina counties.
The Best Internet in Tyrrell County, NC at a Glance
Tyrrell County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
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Mediacom
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EarthLink
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Tyrrell County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tyrrell County, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Tyrrell County based on 90 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 Tyrrell County?
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 Tyrrell County
How Tyrrell County Compares to the Rest of North Carolina
Tyrrell County's report card score is 89th of 100 and its connectivity index is tied 95th of 100.
| Measure | Tyrrell County | Rank among North Carolina counties | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 80.1% | 44th of 100 | 78.0% | 71.5% | Davie County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 1,625 Mbps | 58th of 100 | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Greene County (8,030 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | 99th of 100 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Buncombe County (9.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.0 | 99th of 100 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Union County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | Tied 32nd of 100 | 16% | 15% | Mecklenburg County and Wake County (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 83% | 98th of 100 | 95% | 96% | Carteret County and Dare County and 3 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 80% | Tied 89th of 100 | 91% | 91% | Wake County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | 95th of 100 | 77% | 76% | Wake County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 55% | 99th of 100 | 80% | 81% | Orange County and Wake County (90%) |
| Median household income | $41,559 | 100th of 100 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Union County ($119,553) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 82nd of 100 | 16% | 16% | Watauga County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 80.1% of homes in Tyrrell County, against 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Tyrrell County are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $41,559 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Tyrrell County Compares to Its Neighbors
Tyrrell County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Perquimans County has the most homes with fiber (91.4%) and Pasquotank County the fewest (75.2%); Tyrrell County has 80.1%.
Map of Tyrrell County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Tyrrell County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell County (this page) | 3,245 | 80.1% | 1,625 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 23/100 |
| Pasquotank County | 40,568 | 75.2% | 1,710 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 67/100 |
| Dare County | 36,915 | 82.7% | 1,788 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 69/100 |
| Currituck County | 28,100 | 81.8% | 1,807 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 70/100 |
| Perquimans County | 13,005 | 91.4% | 4,151 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Washington County | 11,003 | 77.8% | 1,609 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Camden County | 10,355 | 81.2% | 943 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 66/100 |
| Hyde County | 4,589 | 80.9% | 1,127 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 7/100 |
Internet in Tyrrell County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Tyrrell County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 1,231 | 91.5% | 1,845 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Pleasant View | 463 | 96.5% | 1,980 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 21/100 |
| Travis | 445 | 89.0% | 1,801 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 39/100 |
| Gum Neck | 215 | 0.0% | 61 Mbps | 1.5 | F | 22/100 |
| Goat Neck | 200 | 96.5% | 1,960 Mbps | 2.1 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Soundside | 183 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5 | B | 26/100 |
| River Neck | 178 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5 | B | 26/100 |
| New Lands | 154 | 31.2% | 639 Mbps | 1.7 | D | 22/100 |
ZIP codes in Tyrrell County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27925 (Columbia) | 3,087 | 82.7% | 1,676 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Tyrrell County?
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, Brightspeed 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 Tyrrell County
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Tyrrell County Internet Providers
Based on 90 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Tyrrell County 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 51.7% coverage in Tyrrell County.
At a national level, based on 1577 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 Tyrrell County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Tyrrell County 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (0) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Tyrrell County
Based on data reported by Tyrrell County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Tyrrell County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,625 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 | Tyrrell County Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (0) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Tyrrell County?
Of the providers in Tyrrell County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Tyrrell County 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 Tyrrell County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Tyrrell County
| ISP / Tech Type | Tyrrell County Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (0) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Tyrrell County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tyrrell County?
Brightspeed Fiber in Tyrrell County, NC
Availability:
80.1%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 80.1% of Tyrrell County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tyrrell County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tyrrell County, NC
Availability:
76.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.9% of Tyrrell County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tyrrell County, NC
Availability:
51.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.7% of Tyrrell County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tyrrell County, NC
Availability:
51.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.7% of Tyrrell County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Tyrrell County, NC
Availability:
9.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.3% of Tyrrell County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tyrrell County?
Mediacom Cable in Tyrrell County, NC
Availability:
41.4%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 41.4% of Tyrrell County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Tyrrell County?
Brightspeed DSL in Tyrrell County, NC
Availability:
80.5%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 80.5% of Tyrrell County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 24 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 2.0 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Tyrrell County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Tyrrell County?
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 Tyrrell County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. 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 Tyrrell County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Tyrrell County, available to 99.0% 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.