Best Internet Providers in Wood, NC
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Wood, NC
Wood has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Wood.
Ranks compare Wood with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Wood, NC at a Glance
Wood Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Wood ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wood, NC?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Wood 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 Wood, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.67% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Wood?
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.
How Wood Compares to Places Its Size
Wood's report card score is in the bottom 25% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 2%.
| Measure | Wood | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Franklin County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 54.5% | bottom 43% | 74.5% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 531 Mbps | bottom 21% | 1,674 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.9 | bottom 28% | 6 | 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% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 13% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 76% | bottom 4% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 72% | bottom 10% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 42% | bottom 22% | 70% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 53% | bottom 10% | 77% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $45,398 | bottom 10% | $76,153 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 54.5% of homes in Wood, against 74.5% across Franklin County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Wood are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $45,398 (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 Wood
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wood?
Brightspeed Fiber in Wood, NC
Availability:
54.5%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 54.5% of Wood homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Wood?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wood, NC
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of Wood homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 Wood, NC
Availability:
20.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.5% of Wood 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 Wood, NC
Availability:
20.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.5% of Wood 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 Wood?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Wood, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Wood?
Brightspeed DSL in Wood, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 100.0% of Wood homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Wood from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Wood by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Wood
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Wood
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Wood Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Wood that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Castalia has the most homes with fiber (46.9%) and Hollister the fewest (0.0%); Wood has 54.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood (this page) | 332 | 54.5% | 531 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 10/100 |
| Hollister | 2,827 | 0.0% | 170 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 17/100 |
| Castalia | 1,901 | 46.9% | 623 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 31/100 |
| Alert | 867 | 79.5% | 976 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 33/100 |
| Hickory Rock | 833 | 93.6% | 1,448 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 18/100 |
| Ita | 371 | 0.0% | 45 Mbps | 3.1 | F | 12/100 |
| Taylors Store | 353 | 30.9% | 668 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 26/100 |
| Lancaster Crossroads | 341 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Matthews Crossroads | 196 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4 | B | 70/100 |
| Gupton | 112 | 55.4% | 598 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Centerville | 96 | 0.0% | 98 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 17/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wood?
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 Wood
| Brightspeed | 940 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Wood Internet Providers
Based on 90 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Wood residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.77 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Brightspeed wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 2.94 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Wood.
At a national level, based on 1484 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 Wood Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Wood, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Wood 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 | ||
| 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 Wood
Based on data reported by Wood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in Wood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 525 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 | Wood Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | 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 Wood?
Of the providers in Wood, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Wood 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. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.35 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Wood, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Wood
| ISP / Tech Type | Wood Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | 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 Wood?
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 Wood is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- 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 Wood is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Wood, 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.