Best Internet Providers in Whitakers, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Whitakers, NC
Whitakers has 6 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 Whitakers.
Ranks compare Whitakers with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Whitakers, NC at a Glance
Whitakers Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 Whitakers ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Whitakers, NC?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Whitakers based on 313 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 Whitakers?
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 Whitakers
How Whitakers Compares to Places Its Size
Whitakers's report card score is in the bottom 6% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 22%.
| Measure | Whitakers | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Nash County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 30.4% | bottom 25% | 76.0% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 661 Mbps | bottom 8% | 2,362 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.9 | bottom 7% | 5.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 41% | 12% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 24% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 45% | bottom 12% | 61% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | bottom 29% | 70% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $59,935 | bottom 24% | $71,100 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 17% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 30.4% of homes in Whitakers, against 76.0% across Nash County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Whitakers are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,935 (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 Whitakers
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Whitakers?
Brightspeed Fiber in Whitakers, NC
Availability:
30.4%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 30.4% of Whitakers homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Whitakers?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Whitakers, NC
Availability:
84.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.3% of Whitakers homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Whitakers, NC
Availability:
58.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
122 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.1% of Whitakers homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 122 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Whitakers, NC
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.7% of Whitakers 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 Whitakers, NC
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.7% of Whitakers homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Whitakers, NC
Availability:
11.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.6% of Whitakers homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Whitakers?
Spectrum Cable in Whitakers, NC
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 3.5% of Whitakers homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Whitakers?
Brightspeed DSL in Whitakers, NC
Availability:
73.3%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 73.3% of Whitakers homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 40 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 10, with an average of 4.0 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Whitakers from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Whitakers by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Whitakers has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Whitakers
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Whitakers
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27891 | 4,557 | 27.1% | 590 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 35/100 |
How Whitakers Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Whitakers that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Red Oak has the most homes with fiber (62.7%) and Battleboro the fewest (52.7%); Whitakers has 30.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitakers (this page) | 2,906 | 30.4% | 661 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 33/100 |
| Enfield | 4,974 | 58.9% | 1,181 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 25/100 |
| Red Oak | 3,445 | 62.7% | 1,281 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Battleboro | 3,135 | 52.7% | 1,352 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 43/100 |
| Salem | 684 | 0.0% | 51 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 36/100 |
| Gold Rock | 550 | 58.4% | 1,271 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 17/100 |
| Ringwood | 441 | 0.0% | 147 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 20/100 |
| Dawson Crossroads | 328 | 67.7% | 793 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 15/100 |
| Glenview | 144 | 57.6% | 708 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 20/100 |
| Drake | 141 | 0.0% | 604 Mbps | 5.4 | D | 56/100 |
| Hilliardston | 83 | 80.7% | 815 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 25/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Whitakers?
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, Brightspeed 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 Whitakers
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Whitakers Internet Providers
Based on 313 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Whitakers residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 2.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.77 out of 5 stars and 84.3% coverage in Whitakers.
At a national level, based on 4249 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 Whitakers Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Whitakers, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Whitakers Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (1) |  (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Whitakers
Based on data reported by Whitakers ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Whitakers. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 641 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 | Whitakers Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed |  (1) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Whitakers?
Of the providers in Whitakers, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Whitakers 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.
Brightspeed is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is 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 4.23 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Whitakers, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Whitakers
| ISP / Tech Type | Whitakers Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (1) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (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 Whitakers, NC Customer
Brightspeed DSL
October 04, 2024 A Whitakers, NC Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 07, 2023 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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Whitakers?
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 Whitakers is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. 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 Whitakers is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Whitakers, available to 99.2% 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.