Internet providers in Wake Forest, North Carolina

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6 providers

  • Spectrum Internet

    Spectrum
    Plans starting at
    $30

    /mo.*

    for 12 mos.
    Check plans with Spectrum
    Speeds up to
    2000 mbps
    Connection type
    Cable
    Customer rating
    (7,324)
    Available in Wake Forest
    100%

    *2 Gbps speed available in select markets

  • AT&T Internet

    AT&T
    Plans starting at
    $45

    /mo.*

    for 12 mos.
    Check plans with AT&T
    Speeds up to
    5000 mbps
    Connection type
    Fiber
    Customer rating
    (3,867)
    Available in Wake Forest
    6%

    *Price after $10/mo AutoPay & Paperless bill discount. (Starts w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.

  • Starlink Internet

    Starlink
    Plans starting at
    $50

    /mo.*

    for 12 mos.
    Check plans with Starlink
    Speeds up to
    400 mbps
    Connection type
    Satellite
    Customer rating
    (104)
    Available in Wake Forest
    100%

    *Users on Residential 100 Mbps and Residential 200 Mbps will be limited to download speeds of 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps respectively. Residential 100 Mbps and Residential 200 Mbps plans are only available in select areas. Residential Max users will experience maximum available speeds and top Residential network priority.

  • T-Mobile Internet

    T-Mobile
    Plans starting at
    $50

    /mo.

    for 12 mos.
    Check plans with T-Mobile
    Speeds up to
    498 mbps
    Connection type
    Wireless
    Customer rating
    (1,665)
    Available in Wake Forest
    95%

  • Spectrum Internet

    Spectrum
    Plans starting at
    $30

    /mo.*

    for 12 mos.
    Check plans with Spectrum
    Speeds up to
    2000 mbps
    Connection type
    Cable
    Customer rating
    (7,324)
    Available in Wake Forest
    100%

    *2 Gbps speed available in select markets

  • Brightspeed Internet

    Brightspeed
    Plans starting at
    $29

    99/mo.*

    for 12 mos.
    Check plans with Brightspeed
    Speeds up to
    8000 mbps
    Connection type
    Fiber
    Customer rating
    (216)
    Available in Wake Forest
    73%

    *Limited time offer. Limited availability/areas. Taxes and fees extra. Autopay required. Pricing Subject to change.

  • T-Mobile Fiber Internet

    T-Mobile Fiber
    Plans starting at
    $55

    /mo.*

    for 12 mos.
    Check plans with T-Mobile Fiber
    Speeds up to
    2000 mbps
    Connection type
    Fiber

    *Starting prices only available with voice and autopay; inc. taxes & fees

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Key takeaways

  • Spectrum is the most widely available cable internet provider in Wake Forest, NC, covering 100% of the city
  • Satellite internet from Starlink is accessible to 100% of homes
  • Brightspeed is the cheapest internet provider in Wake Forest, NC
  • Brightspeed is the fastest internet provider in Wake Forest, NC

What's the right internet speed for your home?

Households within Wake Forest are, on average, getting download speeds of 215 Mbps and upload speeds of 89 Mbps. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigns internet requirements into light, moderate and high-use categories.

Our online speed guide can help you decide which internet speed is best for your household.

  • Light
    Internet use
    1 to 2

    Email, browsing, basic video, one streaming device at a time.

    Broadband guidelines:

    1 to 2 devices:
    5 to 20 Mbps
    2 to 4 devices:
    20 to 40 Mbps
    5 to 10 devices:
    50 to 100 Mbps
  • Moderate
    Internet use
    3 - 4

    The same functions as Light, plus one high-demand application like streaming HD video, video conferencing, online gaming or telecommuting.

    Broadband guidelines:

    1 to 2 devices:
    5 to 20 Mbps
    2 to 4 devices:
    20 to 40 Mbps
    5 to 10 devices:
    75 to 200 Mbps
  • High
    Internet use
    5+

    The same functions as Light and Moderate, plus multiple high-demand applications running simultaneously.

    Broadband guidelines:

    1 to 2 devices:
    100 to 200 Mbps
    2 to 4 devices:
    200 to 300 Mbps
    5 to 10 devices:
    400 to 500 Mbps

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Best internet provider in Wake Forest, NC

Allconnect's choice for the best internet provider in Wake Forest is Verizon 5G Home, with their wireless plans covering 69% of the city. Verizon 5G Home internet plans start at $50.00/mo. with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.

To make that choice, we look at the affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction of internet service providers (ISPs). View our full methodology here.

Best Internet Choice

Plans starting at

$50

00/mo.*

Speeds up to

1,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720
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Best Internet Choice
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*with a mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. With Auto Pay + Paperless billing.

*with a mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. With Auto Pay + Paperless billing.

Cheap internet in Wake Forest

Most internet service providers offer cheap internet plans between $20–$30, for the lowest tier of speed, usually up to 75–100 Mbps. These plans are fast enough for light use in a small household. Find the cheapest internet plans available in your area and start saving today.

Brightspeed has the cheapest internet plans in Wake Forest, starting at 8,000 Mbps for $29.99/mo.

Spectrum also has an affordable internet plan offering 100 Mbps for $30.00/mo.

Keep in mind that for just $5 or $10 extra a month, the second-to-cheapest plan offered by an ISP is sometimes the better deal, often providing more speed for your dollar.

Cheapest plans

(844) 451-2720
Cheapest Option

Plans starting at

$29.99 /mo.

Speeds up to

8,000 Mbps

Cheapest Option

Overview

Brightspeed has the cheapest internet plans in Wake Forest, starting at 8,000 Mbps for $29.99/mo.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Fast speeds – Brightspeed’s fiber speeds are as fast as any
  • Broad service areas – Brightspeed internet is available to many areas where cable or other fiber providers may not offer high-speed internet
  • No contracts – There are no contracts with Brightspeed service, so you can change or move service at any time without early termination fees

Cons

  • Limited plan options – DSL and fiber service is one cost, so you won’t have the option of choosing a cheaper or faster/more expensive plan
(844) 451-2720
Check plans with Spectrum
Low Price

Plans starting at

$30.00 /mo.

Speeds up to

100 Mbps

Low Price

Overview

Spectrum also has an affordable internet plan offering 100 Mbps for $30.00/mo.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Low equipment fees – Spectrum charges $5/mo. for router rental and provides a free modem. Other providers usually charge $10-15/mo. for the equipment
  • No data caps – Spectrum does not have data caps, so you can binge-watch any streaming show you’d like
  • No contracts – Spectrum doesn’t require contracts so you aren’t tied to a plan that may no longer work for you

Cons

  • Slower upload speeds – Spectrum’s upload speeds of 10 to 35 Mbps are lower when compared to other providers

Fastest internet in Wake Forest

The speed you need depends on what you use the internet for. If high-speed internet is necessary for your household to game, work and learn, you'll be happy to know that Brightspeed and AT&T offer the fastest internet in Wake Forest.

Brightspeed has fiber internet speeds starting at $29.99/mo. for up to 8,000 Mbps while AT&T offers plans up to 5,000 Mbps for their fiber internet.

Fastest plans

(844) 451-2720
Fastest Option

Plans starting at

$29.99 /mo.

Speeds up to

8,000 Mbps

Fastest Option

Overview

Brightspeed provides the fastest internet in Wake Forest, NC, offering speeds up to 8,000 Mbps and covering 36% of the city.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Fast speeds – Brightspeed’s fiber speeds are as fast as any
  • Broad service areas – Brightspeed internet is available to many areas where cable or other fiber providers may not offer high-speed internet
  • No contracts – There are no contracts with Brightspeed service, so you can change or move service at any time without early termination fees

Cons

  • Limited plan options – DSL and fiber service is one cost, so you won’t have the option of choosing a cheaper or faster/more expensive plan
(844) 451-2720
Check plans with AT&T
High Speed

Plans starting at

$245.00 /mo.

Speeds up to

5,000 Mbps

High Speed

Overview

AT&T also delivers fast speeds of up to 5,000 Mbps in 6% of the area.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • No equipment fees – You won’t have to worry about extra monthly equipment fees with AT&T
  • No contracts – AT&T has no contracts, so you won’t be hit with early termination fees if you decide to cancel your service
  • Unlimited data – AT&T lets you use as much data as you want, so there are no overage charges

Cons

  • DSL plans have rate hikes – If you’re a DSL customer, your monthly internet price will go up in year two
  • No bundle discounts – You can’t get any discounts if you bundle AT&T services

Provider coverage map for Wake Forest

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Most available internet providers in Wake Forest

The most available ISPs in Wake Forest are Spectrum and Starlink which serve 100% of the area.

Satellite and 5G home internet are available in nearly 99% of the country, so if cable or fiber internet isn't available at your Wake Forest address, you probably can connect to another internet type.

Most available plans

(844) 451-2720
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Most Available Option

Plans starting at

$30.00 /mo.

Speeds up to

100 Mbps

Most Available Option

Overview

Spectrum is the most available cable provider, covering 100% of the city.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Low equipment fees – Spectrum charges $5/mo. for router rental and provides a free modem. Other providers usually charge $10-15/mo. for the equipment
  • No data caps – Spectrum does not have data caps, so you can binge-watch any streaming show you’d like
  • No contracts – Spectrum doesn’t require contracts so you aren’t tied to a plan that may no longer work for you

Cons

  • Slower upload speeds – Spectrum’s upload speeds of 10 to 35 Mbps are lower when compared to other providers
(844) 451-2720
High Availability

Plans starting at

$50.00 /mo.

Speeds up to

100 Mbps

High Availability

Overview

Satellite internet from Starlink is accessible to 100% of homes.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • No required contract
  • Easy install
  • Near-global coverage
  • Resilient to weather
  • >99.9% uptime
  • Great for rural locations
  • Unlimited Data
  • 30-Day Trial

Cons

  • Potential slower speeds during peak hours
  • Obstruction sensitivity
  • Requires recalibration when moving router

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Wake Forest internet FAQs

What's the cheapest internet provider in Wake Forest?

Brightspeed offers the cheapest internet plan in Wake Forest with plans starting at $29.99/mo. for 8,000 Mbps. Spectrum also offers cheap plans starting at $30.00/mo. for 100 Mbps.

At $0.00 per Mbps the Brightspeed Fiber Internet up to 8 Gig plan from Brightspeed gives you the most value for your dollar.

The fastest internet provider in Wake Forest is Brightspeed. It has Fiber internet plans with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps. AT&T also has fast Fiber plans up to 5,000 Mbps.

In most cases, your initial cost of buying a modem and router pays for itself within a year. Rental equipment fees from internet providers are usually around $10/mo. and you can buy combination modem/routers (gateways) for under $100. If you want to avoid a monthly fee from your ISP, buying your router is the way to go. If you need support for your equipment, rent it from your ISP and you’ll have access to technical support. See our full guide on whether you should rent or buy internet equipment.

Once you have compared and chosen an internet provider, you often have the choice to install your internet yourself or have the ISP send a tech to your address. If you install it yourself, the ISP will provide you with a step-by-step guide to connect their equipment to yours and set up your Wi-Fi access. If you choose professional installation, all you’ll have to do is schedule an appointment with your ISP and they’ll take care of everything.

When choosing an internet service provider, it’s important to consider technology types. Fiber internet is the fastest and most reliable internet technology type since it provides symmetrical download and upload speeds, but it’s not the most widely available type of internet. We recommend fiber if it’s available at your address, but if not, you have other options.

Cable internet is a common internet type and the best alternative to fiber internet. It offers fast, reliable speeds and is more widely available than fiber. Satellite internet is a great choice if you live in a rural area and other internet technologies aren’t an option.

5G internet, or fixed wireless internet, is another internet technology type to consider. 5G home internet isn’t always as fast as cable or fiber plans, but some providers like T-Mobile are expanding rapidly to offer 5G home internet service to most of the country and can reach speeds up to 245 Mbps.

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