Best Internet Providers in Yadkin County, NC
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Yadkin County, NC
Yadkin County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Yadkin County.
Ranks compare Yadkin County with the 100 North Carolina counties.
The Best Internet in Yadkin County, NC at a Glance
Yadkin County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Zirrus
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Yadkin County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Yadkin County, NC?
Zirrus is the highest-rated internet provider in Yadkin County based on 325 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 Yadkin County?
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 Yadkin County
- Zirrus - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Surry Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Zirrus - dsl coverage map
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Yadkin County Compares to the Rest of North Carolina
Yadkin County's report card score is 1st of 100 and its connectivity index is tied 43rd of 100.
| Measure | Yadkin County | Rank among North Carolina counties | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 98.4% | 5th of 100 | 78.0% | 71.5% | Davie County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 5,663 Mbps | 6th of 100 | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Greene County (8,030 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7 | Tied 27th of 100 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Buncombe County (9.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 26th of 100 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Union County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 86th of 100 | 16% | 15% | Mecklenburg County and Wake County (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 45th of 100 | 95% | 96% | Carteret County and Dare County and 3 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 39th of 100 | 91% | 91% | Wake County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | Tied 32nd of 100 | 77% | 76% | Wake County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | Tied 56th of 100 | 80% | 81% | Orange County and Wake County (90%) |
| Median household income | $65,776 | 48th of 100 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Union County ($119,553) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 46th of 100 | 16% | 16% | Watauga County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 98.4% of homes in Yadkin County, against 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Yadkin County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,776 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Yadkin County Compares to Its Neighbors
Yadkin County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Davie County has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Iredell County the fewest (73.5%); Yadkin County has 98.4%.
Map of Yadkin County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Yadkin County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadkin County (this page) | 37,214 | 98.4% | 5,663 Mbps | 7 | A- | 51/100 |
| Forsyth County | 382,590 | 77.4% | 3,868 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Iredell County | 186,693 | 73.5% | 3,483 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 75/100 |
| Surry County | 71,359 | 83.0% | 1,667 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 43/100 |
| Wilkes County | 65,969 | 91.0% | 1,550 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 57/100 |
| Davie County | 42,712 | 99.8% | 5,996 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 67/100 |
Internet in Yadkin County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 89.6% of homes in Jonesville to 100.0% in Center; by ZIP code, from 89.4% in 28642 (Jonesville) to 100.0% in 27011 (Boonville). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Yadkin County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadkinville | 12,084 | 99.8% | 5,997 Mbps | 7.3 | A | 59/100 |
| East Bend | 6,110 | 99.4% | 5,974 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 58/100 |
| Hamptonville | 5,623 | 100.0% | 5,963 Mbps | 6.3 | A- | 40/100 |
| Jonesville | 5,454 | 89.6% | 3,309 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 37/100 |
| Boonville | 5,007 | 99.3% | 5,914 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 40/100 |
| Center | 1,195 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 6.9 | A | 60/100 |
| Union Hill | 794 | 88.0% | 4,683 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 55/100 |
| Shacktown | 626 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 7.1 | A | 77/100 |
| Smithtown | 467 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 56/100 |
| West Bend | 449 | 87.3% | 5,365 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 68/100 |
| Longtown | 429 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 49/100 |
| Burch | 316 | 100.0% | 2,756 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 39/100 |
| Cycle | 131 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 50/100 |
| Enon | 100 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 7 | A | 57/100 |
ZIP codes in Yadkin County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27055 (Yadkinville) | 13,967 | 99.8% | 5,997 Mbps | 7.3 | A | 61/100 |
| 27018 (East Bend) | 7,552 | 99.8% | 6,000 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 57/100 |
| 27020 (Hamptonville) | 6,155 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 39/100 |
| 27011 (Boonville) | 5,425 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 7.2 | A | 41/100 |
| 28642 (Jonesville) | 5,366 | 89.4% | 3,406 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Yadkin County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from Zirrus.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Yadkin County
| Zirrus | 6,000 |
|---|---|
| Surry Communications | 2,500 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Yadkin County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Yadkin County Internet Providers
Based on 325 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Zirrus is the best internet service provider for Yadkin County residents. Zirrus was rated at an average of 4.36 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 85.6% coverage in Yadkin County.
At a national level, based on 4262 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 Yadkin County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Yadkin County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Yadkin County Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zirrus |  (3) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Surry Communications | (0) | (1) |  (2) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | 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 Yadkin County
Based on data reported by Yadkin County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Zirrus. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Yadkin County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Zirrus. This indicates Zirrus reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Yadkin County Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zirrus | (3) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Surry Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | 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 Yadkin County?
Of the providers in Yadkin County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Yadkin County 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. Zirrus is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.27 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Yadkin County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Yadkin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Yadkin County Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Zirrus | (3) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Surry Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Yadkin County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Yadkin County?
Zirrus Fiber in Yadkin County, NC
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
6,000 Mbps
Zirrus offers Fiber service to 91.5% of Yadkin County homes. Across the county, Zirrus Fiber has speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Yadkin County, NC
Availability:
25.9%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 25.9% of Yadkin County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Yadkin County, NC
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 9.7% of Yadkin County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Surry Communications Fiber in Yadkin County, NC
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Surry Communications offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Yadkin County homes. Across the county, Surry Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Yadkin County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Yadkin County, NC
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Yadkin County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Yadkin County, NC
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.6% of Yadkin County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Yadkin County, NC
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.6% of Yadkin County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Yadkin County, NC
Availability:
61.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
172 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.5% of Yadkin County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 172 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Yadkin County, NC
Availability:
28.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.4% of Yadkin County homes. Across the county, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Yadkin County, NC
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of Yadkin County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Yadkin County?
Spectrum Cable in Yadkin County, NC
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 89.7% of Yadkin County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Yadkin County?
Zirrus DSL in Yadkin County, NC
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Zirrus offers DSL service to 79.7% of Yadkin County homes. Across the county, Zirrus DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Yadkin County, NC
Availability:
38.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 38.6% of Yadkin County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 25 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 2.3 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Yadkin County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Yadkin County?
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 Yadkin County is Zirrus.
- The fastest internet provider should be Zirrus. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Zirrus may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Yadkin County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Yadkin County, available to 97.7% 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.