Best Internet Providers in Wake Forest, NC
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Wake Forest, NC
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.
Ranks compare Wake Forest with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Wake Forest, NC at a Glance
Wake Forest Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
ting
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Wake Forest ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wake Forest, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Wake Forest based on 333 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 Wake Forest?
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 Wake Forest
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- ting - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Wake Forest Compares to Places Its Size
Wake Forest's report card score is tied 508th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 30th of 749.
| Measure | Wake Forest | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Wake County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 79.5% | Tied 388th of 749 | 90.1% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,077 Mbps | Tied 638th of 749 | 5,947 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | Tied 501st of 749 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | Tied 164th of 749 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 31% | Tied 30th of 749 | 29% | 16% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 115th of 749 | 98% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 97% | Tied 31st of 749 | 96% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 89% | Tied 31st of 749 | 86% | 77% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 94% | Tied 31st of 749 | 90% | 80% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $143,974 | 74th of 749 | $118,853 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 84th of 749 | 17% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 79.5% of homes in Wake Forest, against 90.1% across Wake County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Wake Forest are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 31% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $143,974 (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 Wake Forest
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wake Forest?
ting Fiber in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
48.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
ting offers Fiber service to 48.0% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, ting Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
43.4%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,331 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 43.4% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,331 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Wake Forest from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
16.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 16.0% 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:
(6)
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:
(542)
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 lower 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:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 4.4% 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
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
6,229 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,229 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Wake Forest?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
194 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 194 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.7% 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:
88.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.7% 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
88.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.7% 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wake Forest?
Spectrum Cable in Wake Forest, NC
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
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:
72.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 72.0% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 38 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher 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:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 4.8% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 42 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than 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
42 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 4.8% of Wake Forest homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 42 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 8.3 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:
(58)
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.
Internet in Wake Forest by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Wake Forest has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Wake Forest
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Wake Forest
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27587 | 75,951 | 77.8% | 2,009 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 92/100 |
How Wake Forest Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Wake Forest that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Rolesville has the most homes with fiber (88.1%) and Creedmoor the fewest (21.0%); Wake Forest has 79.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest (this page) | 73,761 | 79.5% | 2,077 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 92/100 |
| Raleigh metro area | 1,413,982 | 87.7% | 5,310 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 83/100 |
| Knightdale | 33,585 | 86.1% | 3,908 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 83/100 |
| Youngsville | 22,555 | 74.1% | 1,355 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 77/100 |
| Franklinton | 14,378 | 65.1% | 1,563 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Rolesville | 9,796 | 88.1% | 2,009 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 91/100 |
| Creedmoor | 9,600 | 21.0% | 1,003 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 72/100 |
| Grissom | 1,897 | 52.3% | 992 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 72/100 |
| Wilton | 751 | 21.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 69/100 |
| Katesville | 492 | 96.5% | 1,398 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 45/100 |
| North Side | 304 | 61.8% | 1,829 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 84/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wake Forest?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, ting 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
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| ting | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Wake Forest Internet Providers
Based on 333 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Wake Forest residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.73 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 91.7% coverage in Wake Forest.
At a national level, based on 4560 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 Wake Forest Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Wake Forest Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (3) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (1) | (8) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wake Forest
Based on data reported by Wake Forest ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through ting. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Wake Forest. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Wake Forest Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (3) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (1) | (8) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wake Forest?
Of the providers in Wake Forest, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Wake Forest 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 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (3) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (1) | (8) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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
A Wake Forest, NC Customer
AT&T Fixed Wireless
June 04, 2026 Melissa C
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
March 05, 2026 I have been using T mobile. I love everything about this internet that I have. It is high quality with affordable pricing. T mobile is has very high speed and is very reliable.
Jenny R.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
February 06, 2026 I have been very pleased with my service from T-Mobile. Set-up was very easy. The service has been very reliable. My service has only been down a couple of times over the past year and that was due to weather. I am able to do multiple things via the internet such as streaming TV shows, working on my laptop, using my phone, etc. without any lag time on either.
A Wake Forest, NC Customer
ting Fiber
March 06, 2025 Phoebe
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
March 24, 2023 Overall, T-Moble has been an efficient internet provider. In comparison to previous internet providers T-Moble has provided faster internet.
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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 AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be ting. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Wake Forest is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Wake Forest, available to 99.7% 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.