Best Internet Providers in Waycross, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Waycross, NC
Waycross has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Waycross.
Ranks compare Waycross with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Waycross, NC at a Glance
Waycross Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Star Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Waycross ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waycross, NC?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Waycross based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Waycross, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 67.96% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Waycross?
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 Waycross
How Waycross Compares to Places Its Size
Waycross's report card score is in the top 39% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 2%.
| Measure | Waycross | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Sampson County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 95.9% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,337 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.7 | bottom 25% | 5.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 73% | bottom 3% | 89% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 70% | bottom 8% | 85% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 38% | bottom 17% | 62% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 54% | bottom 11% | 71% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $35,880 | bottom 3% | $55,588 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 13% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Waycross, against 95.9% across Sampson County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Waycross are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $35,880 (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 Waycross
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waycross?
Star Communications Fiber in Waycross, NC
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Star Communications offers Fiber service to 92.2% of Waycross homes. Across the city, Star Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Waycross, NC
Availability:
15.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 15.0% of Waycross homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waycross?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waycross, NC
Availability:
68.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.0% of Waycross homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Waycross, NC
Availability:
28.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.2% of Waycross homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Waycross, NC
Availability:
14.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.1% of Waycross homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Waycross, NC
Availability:
14.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.1% of Waycross homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Waycross?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Waycross, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waycross?
Brightspeed DSL in Waycross, NC
Availability:
34.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 34.0% of Waycross homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 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 1.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Waycross by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Waycross
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Waycross
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Waycross Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Waycross that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Moltonville has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Magnolia the fewest (83.7%); Waycross has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waycross (this page) | 206 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 9/100 |
| Rose Hill | 3,651 | 89.6% | 1,240 Mbps | 6 | B- | 25/100 |
| Magnolia | 2,881 | 83.7% | 996 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Turkey | 1,556 | 96.5% | 1,036 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 22/100 |
| Butlers Crossroads | 1,101 | 100.0% | 1,903 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 30/100 |
| Moltonville | 1,048 | 100.0% | 1,844 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Carroll | 562 | 98.9% | 1,076 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Taylors Bridge | 549 | 100.0% | 1,843 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 26/100 |
| Delway | 504 | 97.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 17/100 |
| Ingold | 411 | 100.0% | 1,448 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 52/100 |
| Shanghai | 305 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 41/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waycross?
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, Star Communications 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 Waycross
| Star Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Waycross Internet Providers
Based on 316 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Waycross residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.77 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 28.2% coverage in Waycross.
At a national level, based on 4252 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 Waycross Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Waycross, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waycross 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Star Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | 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 Waycross
Based on data reported by Waycross ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Star Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Waycross. 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 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 | Waycross 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Star Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | 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 Waycross?
Of the providers in Waycross, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Waycross 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.56 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Waycross, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waycross
| ISP / Tech Type | Waycross 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 | ||
| Star Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | 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 Waycross?
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 Waycross is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Star Communications. 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 Waycross is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Star Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Waycross, available to 92.2% 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.