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Internet providers in Wake Forest, NC

1. AT&T
61% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

Get up to a $150 AT&T Visa® Reward Card when you sign up for AT&T Fiber!

2. Spectrum
99% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3. Brightspeed
99% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
940Mbps

Get a $200 prepaid card when you sign up for Brightspeed Fiber!

4. Ting
54% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
5. Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
300Mbps

User Rating(14)
6. Hughesnet
99% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(283)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

7. Viasat
99% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
8. ispMint
99% available in Wake Forest
ispMint
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
9. Easy Internet Now
95% available in Wake Forest
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
10. Rural Roam
99% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
LTE Home
Download speeds up to
99Mbps
1. Spectrum
99% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
2. Frontier
15% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

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3. Ting
54% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
4. Earthlink Business
81% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
5. Hughesnet
99% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(283)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

6. Viasat
99% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
7. ispMint
99% available in Wake Forest
ispMint
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
8. Easy Internet Now
95% available in Wake Forest
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
9. Ooma
50% available in Wake Forest
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
10. MCNC
22% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
11. Rural Roam
99% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
LTE Home
Download speeds up to
99Mbps
1. Mint
Available in Wake Forest
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
2. Visible
Available in Wake Forest
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
3. Verizon Wireless
75% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
4. AT&T Wireless
99% available in Wake Forest
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Wake Forest

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Wake Forest area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$72.89/mo

Average speed
126.5 Mbps

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Wake Forest Residential Internet Coverage

Wake Forest is a city on the rise. Middle and upper-middle class individuals and families have been moving to the area and building new homes at a fast pace. The white-collar town residents are well-educated and more than 10% of them telecommute. The high-rate of individuals who telecommute and the large percentage of families living in Wake Forest mean that residents depend on a consistent internet connection for both work and school.

Cable internet users receive service from Time Warner Spectrum. Residents who prefer DSL can choose between CenturyLink and AT&T. CenturyLink reaches 84% of residents. AT&T_s reach is smaller at only 3% of residents along Rolesville Rd. Fiber optic connections are not yet available to residents in Wake Forest.

On the other hand, some businesses can get fiber optics from Level 3 Communications and MCNC. Level 3 Communications currently reached 4% of commercial enterprises and MCNC reaches 1%. Fiber optic offerings are expected to grow as the infrastructure becomes available.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Wake Forest

Average download speed
126.45 Mbps

Average upload speed
51.71 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
36.22 ms

Average jitter
39.61 ms

 

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Summary of Wake Forest internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
AT&T Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for AT&T
Spectrum Cable 1000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3.5/5 View Plans for Spectrum
Brightspeed DSL & Fiber 940 Mbps 3.3/5 View Plans for Brightspeed
Ting Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.5/5 View Plans for Ting
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home 300 Mbps 4/5 View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
ispMint DSL 100 Mbps 4.5/5
Easy Internet Now Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.5/5
Rural Roam LTE Home 99 Mbps N/A View Plans for Rural Roam

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Wake Forest

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on internet providers in Wake Forest.

Spectrum

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Rudy T | 09-27-2023

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Spectrum is all right if you only need its service for one year or two depending on the offer you choose. Afterwards, get ready to see your bill go up almost monthly. Mine has gone from around $99 (bundled with BASIC TV-no premium anything) to a whapping $220. Their game is all the FEES attached to your bill (which go up randomly, to include a ridiculous fee for their cable box use). As others have already said, speeds are not 100% reliable, especially around peak times. Sadly, theirs is still a best option locally (when you consider other competitors). As for their customer service, is there such thing? Ting will be the next best thing in my area when it becomes available (Wake Forest, NC).

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Robert W | 08-27-2023

I thought i could stay with Spectrum for a while, but that changed real quick. My bill has risen 75% Since June 2022 and that's just for the lowest internet and TV they offer. That's just sick!!!! I get a $30 federal assistance per month but that's not enough to cover the $175+ bill. Spectrum is just another greedy corporation 🙁

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Suraj O | 08-22-2021

The worst experience with a provider. Since the second day, the internet hasn’t been working. After the install, they are least interested in helping out since they are billing you nevertheless. I do admit the speed (when working) is decent. Customer service needs a lot of work! Poor service overall

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Spectrum

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Rudy T | 09-27-2023

Verified User

Spectrum is all right if you only need its service for one year or two depending on the offer you choose. Afterwards, get ready to see your bill go up almost monthly. Mine has gone from around $99 (bundled with BASIC TV-no premium anything) to a whapping $220. Their game is all the FEES attached to your bill (which go up randomly, to include a ridiculous fee for their cable box use). As others have already said, speeds are not 100% reliable, especially around peak times. Sadly, theirs is still a best option locally (when you consider other competitors). As for their customer service, is there such thing? Ting will be the next best thing in my area when it becomes available (Wake Forest, NC).

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Spectrum

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Suraj O | 08-22-2021

The worst experience with a provider. Since the second day, the internet hasn’t been working. After the install, they are least interested in helping out since they are billing you nevertheless. I do admit the speed (when working) is decent. Customer service needs a lot of work! Poor service overall

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GTA

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Robert W | 08-27-2023

I thought i could stay with Spectrum for a while, but that changed real quick. My bill has risen 75% Since June 2022 and that's just for the lowest internet and TV they offer. That's just sick!!!! I get a $30 federal assistance per month but that's not enough to cover the $175+ bill. Spectrum is just another greedy corporation 🙁

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