10 Best Internet Providers in Wake Forest, NC
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Wake Forest ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,610 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 10 |
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Real Wake Forest Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Wake Forest has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Wake Forest.
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Wake Forest has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Wake Forest.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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ting
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Above are the top 4 providers in Wake Forest, NC for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Wake Forest ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wake Forest, NC?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Wake Forest based on 251 North Carolina customer reviews, and Google Fiber 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.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Wake Forest
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Wake Forest Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Wake Forest Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ting | (1) | (7) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (5) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Google Fiber | (0) | (5) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (14) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on 251 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Wake Forest residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.44 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 87.8% coverage in Wake Forest.
At a national level, based on 4061 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.26 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Wake Forest?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wake Forest?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by ting. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Google Fiber 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 Wake Forest
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| ting | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wake Forest
| ISP / Tech Type | Wake Forest Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| ting |  (1) | (7) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Google Fiber | (0) | (5) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (14) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Wake Forest ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Wake Forest. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with ting. This indicates ting reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wake Forest?
North Carolina customers rate Spectrum as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Spectrum received a local rating of 3.14 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Wake Forest customers with an average price rating of 3.42 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Wake Forest
| ISP / Tech Type | Wake Forest Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| ting | (1) | (7) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (14) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Google Fiber | (0) | (5) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Wake Forest Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Wake Forest below, including the metrics used and how Wake Forest compares to the rest of North Carolina and nation.
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Wake Forest | North Carolina | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Wake Forest that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 76.42% | 72.63% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,610 Mbps | 3,368 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Wake Forest. | 6.4 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 27% | 15% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 98% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 96% | 89% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 88% | 76% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 88% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Wake Forest ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Wake Forest is B, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Wake Forest is high with a score of 91 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Wake Forest have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Wake Forest ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
96% of Wake Forest households have an internet connection despite having 99.89% availability. 88% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 88% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 88% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Wake Forest residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Wake Forest?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
How Much Speed does a Wake Forest Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Wake Forest is 2.9, which is larger than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Wake Forest's average household income is $134,188 which is much higher than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Wake Forest also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 27% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in North Carolina who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Wake Forest has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Wake Forest households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wake Forest?
ting Fiber in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
47.9%
Customer Rating:
(12)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ting offers Fiber service to 47.9% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, ting Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
37.9%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,220 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 37.9% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,220 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Wake Forest from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.5% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,458 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 9.1% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,458 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Wake Forest from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,458 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 9.1% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,458 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Wake Forest from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Google Fiber in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(104)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 4.3% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wake Forest?
Spectrum Cable in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.2% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Wake Forest?
Brightspeed DSL in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
69.6%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 69.6% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Wake Forest from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 4.8% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 44 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 20, with an average of 8.8 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Wake Forest from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 4.8% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 44 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 20, with an average of 8.8 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Wake Forest from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 4.2% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Wake Forest?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
58.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.8% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 18 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Wake Forest?
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 Wake Forest is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, ting may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Wake Forest is Spectrum.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Wake Forest, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Wake Forest compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Wake Forest stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Wake Forest's B ISP Report Card and 91 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 10 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
Don W.
Spectrum Cable
January 21, 2026 The internet used to be faster. At some point it slowed down. Almost as if intentionally done. There is a higher package option, but we did not have issues with this plan before recently. It is not the worst but could be better.
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A Climax, NC Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
January 12, 2026 I feel lucky to have TMobile as a internet option. Unfortunately where I live, the only other internet providers available are satellite, which are much more expensive. Tmobile offers a very reasonably priced home internet device. The majority of the time, the speed is sufficient for our needs, but there are days when service can be slow. Weekends and rainy days seem especially especially slow for streaming videos and playing games.
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Nicole W
AT&T Fiber
January 06, 2026 my internet provider is reliable, i have not experienced any outages. When i have billing or other issues i am able to reach a customer service representative who is human and i always get the help i need. the bills they send me are clear and easy to understand and i never see any additional charges. i save money through bundling services and the fees they charge me are consistent so i am a loyal customer
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A Carolina Beach, NC Customer
AT&T Fiber
January 04, 2026 More
A Charlotte, NC Customer
AT&T Fiber
January 02, 2026 More
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