Best Internet Providers in Upton, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Upton, NC
Upton 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 Upton.
Ranks compare Upton with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Upton, NC at a Glance
Upton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Carolina West
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 Upton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Upton, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Upton based on 299 North Carolina customer reviews, and Verizon 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 Upton?
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 Upton
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- SkyLine Membership - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Upton Compares to Places Its Size
Upton's report card score is in the bottom 49% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 9%.
| Measure | Upton | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Caldwell County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 76.7% | top 49% | 58.1% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,074 Mbps | top 36% | 1,765 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.8 | bottom 45% | 8.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 81% | bottom 8% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 80% | bottom 26% | 87% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 37% | bottom 16% | 68% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 59% | bottom 18% | 70% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $51,757 | bottom 17% | $61,996 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 15% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 76.7% of homes in Upton, against 58.1% across Caldwell County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Upton are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,757 (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 Upton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Upton?
Spectrum Fiber in Upton, NC
Availability:
76.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 76.7% of Upton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
SkyLine Membership Fiber in Upton, NC
Availability:
12.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
SkyLine Membership offers Fiber service to 12.3% of Upton homes. Across the city, SkyLine Membership Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Upton?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Upton, NC
Availability:
48.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.7% of Upton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Upton, NC
Availability:
48.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.7% of Upton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Upton, NC
Availability:
43.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.2% of Upton homes. Across the city, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Upton, NC
Availability:
34.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.7% of Upton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Upton, NC
Availability:
19.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.5% of Upton 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Upton?
Spectrum Cable in Upton, NC
Availability:
59.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 59.3% of Upton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Upton?
EarthLink DSL in Upton, NC
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 5.5% of Upton homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Upton, NC
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 5.5% of Upton homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Upton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Upton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Upton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Upton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Upton that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Grassy Creek has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Blowing Rock the fewest (43.3%); Upton has 76.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton (this page) | 236 | 76.7% | 1,074 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 18/100 |
| Blowing Rock | 3,926 | 43.3% | 1,182 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 64/100 |
| Grassy Creek | 1,705 | 99.9% | 1,425 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 31/100 |
| Collettsville | 717 | 88.7% | 976 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 18/100 |
| Linville | 474 | 25.5% | 1,082 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 40/100 |
| Seven Devils | 405 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Finley | 369 | 98.1% | 2,244 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 42/100 |
| Norwood Hollow | 335 | 95.5% | 1,929 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Shulls Mill | 327 | 99.1% | 2,000 Mbps | 9 | A- | 70/100 |
| Pineola | 283 | 0.0% | 594 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 21/100 |
| Grandfather | 85 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 62/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Upton?
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 Upton
| SkyLine Membership | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Upton Internet Providers
Based on 299 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Upton 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 54.2% coverage in Upton.
At a national level, based on 4176 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Upton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Upton, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Upton Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Upton
Based on data reported by Upton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Upton. 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 | Upton 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 | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Upton?
Of the providers in Upton, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Upton 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.
AT&T is rated 3.46 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Upton, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Upton
| ISP / Tech Type | Upton 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 | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Upton?
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 Upton 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 Upton is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Upton, available to 87.7% 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.