15 Best Internet Providers in Winston-Salem, NC
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Winston-Salem ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,608 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Winston-Salem Customer Ratings | 54 |
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.
Winston-Salem has 15 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 Winston-Salem.
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Winston-Salem has 15 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 Winston-Salem.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Winston-Salem, NC?
Zirrus is the best internet provider in Winston-Salem based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Zirrus had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Winston-Salem, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Zirrus is an option for 14.00% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Winston-Salem
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Winston-Salem Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Winston-Salem Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zirrus |  (11) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (13) | (21) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (2) | (3) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (21) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (2) | (14) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (4) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Surry Communications | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| X1 Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Piedmont Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 307 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Zirrus is the best internet service provider for Winston-Salem residents. Zirrus was rated at an average of 4.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Lumos Networks wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.08 out of 5 stars and 23.4% coverage in Winston-Salem.
At a national level, based on 3914 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hotwire Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.70 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Winston-Salem?
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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 Winston-Salem?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Hotwire Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Zirrus 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 Winston-Salem
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Zirrus | 6,000 Mbps | ||
| Hotwire Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Piedmont Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Surry Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| River Street Networks | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| X1 Communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Winston-Salem
| ISP / Tech Type | Winston-Salem Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Hotwire Communications | (2) | (3) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (2) | (14) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Zirrus | (11) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (13) | (21) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (21) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (4) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Surry Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| X1 Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Piedmont Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Winston-Salem ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Zirrus. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Winston-Salem. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,936 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 Hotwire Communications. This indicates Hotwire Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Winston-Salem?
North Carolina customers rate Brightspeed 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.
Brightspeed received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Hotwire Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Winston-Salem customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Winston-Salem
| ISP / Tech Type | Winston-Salem Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Brightspeed | (2) | (14) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (2) | (3) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Zirrus | (11) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (13) | (21) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (4) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (21) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Surry Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| X1 Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Piedmont Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem below, including the metrics used and how Winston-Salem compares to the rest of North Carolina and nation.
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Winston-Salem | North Carolina | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Winston-Salem that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 74.25% | 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. | 3,608 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 Winston-Salem. | 6.8 | 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. | 11% | 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. | 94% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 76% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Winston-Salem ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Winston-Salem is B+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Winston-Salem is high with a score of 62 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Winston-Salem have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Winston-Salem 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.
88% of Winston-Salem households have an internet connection despite having 99.02% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
How Much Speed does a Winston-Salem Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Winston-Salem is 2.5, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. the Winston-Salem area's average household income is $70,973 which is about average for 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 lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Winston-Salem also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 11% 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 Winston-Salem has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Winston-Salem households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Winston-Salem?
EarthLink Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
29.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,674 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 29.1% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,674 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 Winston-Salem from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
29.1%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,674 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 29.1% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,674 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Winston-Salem from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lumos Networks Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
23.4%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
4,997 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 23.4% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber has speeds up to 4,997 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 Lumos Networks Fiber. Lumos Networks Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Winston-Salem from Lumos Networks in terms of customer satisfaction.
Zirrus Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
13.9%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
6,000 Mbps
Zirrus offers Fiber service to 13.9% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Zirrus Fiber has speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,023 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 6.4% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,023 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Winston-Salem from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,986 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 6.3% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,986 Mbps, with speeds from 10 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Winston-Salem from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.9% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
River Street Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 3.1% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, River Street Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Surry Communications Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Surry Communications offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Surry Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Winston-Salem?
Spectrum Cable in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 95.6% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Cable in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
11.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Cable service to 11.8% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Windstream Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Surry Communications Cable in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Surry Communications offers Cable service to 2.0% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Surry Communications Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Piedmont Communications Cable in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Piedmont Communications offers Cable service to 1.1% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Piedmont Communications 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 Winston-Salem?
EarthLink DSL in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
33.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 33.0% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 49 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Winston-Salem from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
33.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 33.0% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 49 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Winston-Salem from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
22.6%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 22.6% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 92 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Winston-Salem from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 12.7% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 29 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Winston-Salem from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Zirrus DSL in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Zirrus offers DSL service to 10.7% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Zirrus DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Surry Communications DSL in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Surry Communications offers DSL service to 2.0% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Surry Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Lumos Networks DSL in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers DSL service to 2.0% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Winston-Salem?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.5% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
81.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.6% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
81.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.6% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
63.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.4% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
River Street Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.2% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 24 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 2.8 Mbps throughout the city.
X1 Communications Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
X1 Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, X1 Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Winston-Salem homes. Across the city, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Winston-Salem?
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 Winston-Salem is Zirrus.
- The fastest internet provider should be Zirrus. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Hotwire Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Winston-Salem is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem's B+ ISP Report Card and 62 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
A Winston-Salem, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
December 06, 2025 More
A Winston-Salem, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
November 22, 2025 The price for the same speed keeps creeping up each year. It has almost doubled in 5 years. The competition in the area (fiber optic) should have cut into this monopoly, but so far it hasn't. Service is also very sporadic and outages are more the norm over the past two years. As we add devices (more smartphones, tablets) the service only gets worse and the costs for internet service and subscriptions are insane.
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Katie M
Zirrus Fiber
May 11, 2025 I was excited to get fiber internet installed in our neighborhood. The cost is average, and the service is decent. It is hard at times to get someone on the phone. Overall, I am satisfied with the service I receive.
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A Winston-Salem, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
June 10, 2023 More
KermitGreen
AT&T Fiber
May 31, 2023 I was hesitant about AT&T because I have read bad reviews in the past from others and was hesitant to sign a contract for fiber service. I had their DSL in the past and it was horrible in my area. I actually had to pay for two internet providers because I was stuck in the DSL contract for a year, but still needed reliable internet and went with Time Warner. AT&T fiber came to our neighborhood and I decided to give it a try because Time Warner kept raising their prices to the point that it was too expensive for 300 Mbps. I am glad that I tried At&t fiber because so far everything has actually been really great and I consistently get the full speed of 1Gbps that I pay for. On top of that I get HBO Max as part of my internet service, so I am actually getting a sweet deal. My tip to anyone who has 1Gbps service and not seeing their speeds close to 1 Gbps on a direct connection through ethernetÆ’?? your network card is probably old, or your ethernet cables do not match. If one cable is slower (cat5) but you have other devices on cat6, try making them all cat6 for everything that is direct ethernet connection and you will probably see a big improvement. Just a tip from my experience. Keep in mind that Wifi will never be as fast as direct connection.
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