Internet providers in Wake Forest, NC

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.

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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Average download speed
212.29 Mbps

Average upload speed
54.83 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
27.77 ms

Average jitter
8.36 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Wake Forest?

AT&T - Great value
Spectrum - No data caps
Google Fiber - High speeds with no data caps
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds

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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
Brightspeed	DSL & Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.3/5	View Plans for Brightspeed
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrumor call 833-513-4720
Google Fiber	Fiber	8000 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for Google Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
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
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5	Link not provided
Rural Roam	LTE Home	99 Mbps	N/A	Learn more about 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.

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HighSpeedInternet.com compares internet providers within cities and metro areas to give customers the most relevant insights into their internet options. When comparing providers, we consider the following:

Provider coverage areas
Advertised speeds
Real-world speeds (speed test data)
Customer feedback
Other relevant localized data

We source localized coverage data displayed on our coverage maps from the FCC coverage database, which is updated every six months. For the most current summary of providers in your area, we recommend you use our zip code search tool, which offers the most recent coverage data straight from internet service providers (ISPs).

Our city overviews compare advertised provider speeds. We may also include real-world speed data gathered from millions of annual speed test results. To process our speed test data, we first filter out outliers and providers with low test counts. We then calculate speed averages with every ISP subject to the same parameters.

We gather ISP customer feedback data from our comprehensive annual surveys and direct customer feedback submitted to HighSpeedInternet.com. Unless stated otherwise, average ratings are calculated nationally.

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