Best Internet Providers in Westminster, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Westminster, NC
Westminster has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Westminster.
Ranks compare Westminster with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Westminster, NC at a Glance
Westminster Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Westminster ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Westminster, NC?
Skyrunner Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Westminster based on 83 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Westminster?
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 Westminster
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Westminster Compares to Places Its Size
Westminster's report card score is in the bottom 30% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 7%.
| Measure | Westminster | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Rutherford County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 77.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 162 Mbps | bottom 9% | 2,144 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.7 | top 13% | 8.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.9 | bottom 5% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 28% | top 4% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 80% | bottom 7% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 74% | bottom 13% | 83% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 27% | bottom 7% | 57% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 57% | bottom 15% | 65% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $58,647 | bottom 28% | $55,124 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 5% | bottom 7% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Westminster, against 77.2% across Rutherford County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Westminster are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 28% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,647 (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 Westminster
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Westminster?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Westminster, NC.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Westminster?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Westminster, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Westminster homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Westminster, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Westminster homes. Across the city, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Westminster, NC
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Westminster homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Westminster, NC
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Westminster homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 city.
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Westminster, NC
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Westminster homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Westminster, NC
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
156 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Westminster homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 156 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Westminster?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Westminster, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Westminster?
EarthLink DSL in Westminster, NC
Availability:
45.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 45.9% of Westminster homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Westminster, NC
Availability:
45.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 45.9% of Westminster homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Westminster by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Westminster
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Westminster
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Westminster Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Westminster that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Forest City has the most homes with fiber (82.4%) and Union Mills the fewest (58.3%); Westminster has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster (this page) | 303 | 0.0% | 162 Mbps | 6.7 | D+ | 17/100 |
| Forest City | 19,328 | 82.4% | 3,094 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Rutherfordton | 16,020 | 74.3% | 1,789 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 32/100 |
| Bostic | 5,277 | 63.1% | 1,258 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 18/100 |
| Spindale | 4,550 | 69.3% | 2,635 Mbps | 9.6 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Union Mills | 2,199 | 58.3% | 873 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 35/100 |
| Green Hill | 667 | 98.2% | 1,018 Mbps | 9.3 | B+ | 30/100 |
| Shingle Hollow | 450 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 20/100 |
| Ruth | 446 | 84.3% | 1,948 Mbps | 9.6 | B+ | 33/100 |
| Vein Mountain | 285 | 58.6% | 672 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 38/100 |
| Hollis | 208 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Westminster?
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, Verizon 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 Westminster
| Verizon | 300 |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Westminster. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Westminster Internet Providers
Based on 83 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Skyrunner Internet is the best internet service provider for Westminster residents. Skyrunner Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 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 97.7% coverage in Westminster.
At a national level, based on 2225 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 Westminster Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Westminster, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Westminster Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 Westminster
Based on data reported by Westminster ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Westminster. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 156 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 | Westminster Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | 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 Westminster?
Of the providers in Westminster, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Westminster 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. Skyrunner Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Westminster, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Westminster
| ISP / Tech Type | Westminster Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | 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
M.L.
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 Westminster?
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 Westminster is Skyrunner Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 Westminster is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and Carolina West Wireless has the broadest coverage in Westminster, available to 100.0% 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.