9 Best Internet Providers in Winstead Crossroads, NC
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| Winstead Crossroads ISP Report Card | C+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,069 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 9 | |
| Real Winstead Crossroads 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.
Winstead Crossroads has 9 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 Winstead Crossroads.
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Winstead Crossroads has 9 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 Winstead Crossroads.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Winstead Crossroads, 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 Winstead Crossroads ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Winstead Crossroads, NC?
Greenlight is the highest-rated internet provider in Winstead Crossroads based on 278 North Carolina customer reviews, and Greenlight 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 Winstead Crossroads, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Winstead Crossroads
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Winstead Crossroads Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Winstead Crossroads Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Greenlight | (1) | (1) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (14) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (11) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on 278 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Greenlight is the best internet service provider for Winstead Crossroads residents. Greenlight was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 53.5% coverage in Winstead Crossroads.
At a national level, based on 4052 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Greenlight is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.63 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Winstead Crossroads?
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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 Winstead Crossroads?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Greenlight. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum and Greenlight 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 Winstead Crossroads
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Greenlight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Winstead Crossroads
| ISP / Tech Type | Winstead Crossroads Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Greenlight | (1) | (1) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (11) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (14) | (64) | 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 Winstead Crossroads ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum and Greenlight. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Winstead Crossroads. 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Greenlight. This indicates Greenlight reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Winstead Crossroads?
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 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Greenlight is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Winstead Crossroads customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Winstead Crossroads, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Winstead Crossroads
| ISP / Tech Type | Winstead Crossroads Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Greenlight | (1) | (1) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (14) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (11) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Winstead Crossroads 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 Winstead Crossroads below, including the metrics used and how Winstead Crossroads compares to the rest of North Carolina and nation.
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Winstead Crossroads | North Carolina | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Winstead Crossroads that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 45.67% | 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. | 1,069 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 Winstead Crossroads. | 5.5 | 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 9% | 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. | 89% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 87% | 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. | 75% | 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. | 75% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Winstead Crossroads ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Winstead Crossroads is C+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Winstead Crossroads is high with a score of 54 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Winstead Crossroads have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Winstead Crossroads 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.
87% of Winstead Crossroads households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Winstead Crossroads 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 Winstead Crossroads?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
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- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
How Much Speed does a Winstead Crossroads Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Winstead Crossroads is 2.5, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Winstead Crossroads's average household income is $73,968 which is higher than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Winstead Crossroads also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Winstead Crossroads has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Winstead Crossroads households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Winstead Crossroads?
Greenlight Fiber in Winstead Crossroads, NC
Greenlight offers Fiber service to 39.5% of Winstead Crossroads homes. Across the city, Greenlight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Winstead Crossroads, NC
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 15.0% of Winstead Crossroads homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Winstead Crossroads, NC
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 6.1% of Winstead Crossroads homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Winstead Crossroads?
Spectrum Cable in Winstead Crossroads, NC
Spectrum offers Cable service to 47.4% of Winstead Crossroads homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Winstead Crossroads, NC
Optimum offers Cable service to 40.2% of Winstead Crossroads homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Winstead Crossroads?
Brightspeed DSL in Winstead Crossroads, NC
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 92.8% of Winstead Crossroads homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 46 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Winstead Crossroads from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Winstead Crossroads?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Winstead Crossroads, NC
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.9% of Winstead Crossroads homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Winstead Crossroads, NC
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.9% of Winstead Crossroads homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Winstead Crossroads, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.7% of Winstead Crossroads homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the city.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Winstead Crossroads, NC
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.6% of Winstead Crossroads homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 19 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 2.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Winstead Crossroads, NC
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.5% of Winstead Crossroads homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Winstead Crossroads?
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 Winstead Crossroads is Greenlight.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum and Greenlight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Greenlight may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Winstead Crossroads is Spectrum.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Winstead Crossroads, 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 Winstead Crossroads compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Winstead Crossroads 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 Winstead Crossroads's C+ ISP Report Card and 54 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
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