HIGH POINT, NC INTERNET
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Shop and compare 10 internet providers for High Point, NC
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedInternet choices in High Point can change from street to street, so start by checking for fiber at your exact address. Lumos is the standout, covering 82.3% of the city overall, with its up to 5000/5000 Mbps fiber tier reaching about 79%, a superb fit for heavy work-from-home workloads, huge uploads, competitive gaming, and homes packed with devices. AT&T covers 7.6% citywide, with fiber tiers reaching about 2% at up to 5000/5000 Mbps and about 1% at up to 1000/1000 Mbps, while Spectrum’s fiber reaches about 2% at up to 1000/500 Mbps. Lumos clearly leads around Emerywood in 27262 at 87.2%, Westridge in 27265 at 79.9%, and the Guilford Technical Community College High Point Campus area in 27263 at 92.7%. If fiber is unavailable, Spectrum is the practical everyday choice, covering 90.5% of High Point overall with cable reaching about 90% at up to 1000/35 Mbps, plenty for streaming, browsing, and video calls, so ask whether you need multi-gig fiber or the cheaper cable call. Students near High Point University, GTCC, and Deep River Plantation should also check for old copper or apartment wiring. Verizon and T-Mobile offer fixed wireless backups, while Starlink is the fallback where neither fiber nor cable reaches, so confirm the exact address and that an apartment unit is wired for fiber.
Best plan here: Internet 2 Gig — faster than 95% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Internet 2 GigCable2,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$80Per month
- Internet Gig$60/mo for the first 12 months, then $70/moCable1,000 MbpsDownload89Our score$60Per month
- Internet Premier$40/mo for the first 12 months, then $50/moCable500 MbpsDownload76Our score$40Per month
- Internet AdvantageCable100 MbpsDownload56Our score$30Per month
Source: Spectrum official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for High Point
Spectrum’s up to 2,000 Mbps Internet 2 Gig plan can support many simultaneous 4K streams, gaming, video calls, and large downloads, with a 95/100 Speed Score. Cable is a reliable choice for demanding home use, and this score is well above High Point’s 70 average. Spectrum reaches 90.5% of High Point, while the Internet 2 Gig plan reaches 90.3%, so confirm that tier is available at your exact address.
About Spectrum
Spectrum’s up to 2,000 Mbps Internet 2 Gig cable plan can comfortably handle large households, 4K streaming, gaming, video calls, and many connected devices at once. Cable is an excellent option for most uses, and Spectrum reaches 90.5% of High Point, though its plan tiers reach 90.3% and availability is address-dependent, so check your exact address before choosing; the up to 100 Mbps plan is better suited to lighter use and may feel limiting for busy modern households.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Fiber
Lumos
Speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Plans start at $50 /mo *
Speed Score: Faster than 98% of all internet options in North Carolina
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for High Point
Lumos reaches 82.3% of High Point, giving many households a good chance of service. Fiber is the option to want where it reaches your exact address: its up to 5000 Mbps download and upload plan reaches 79.0% of the city and earns a 98/100 Speed Score, while the up to 1000/1000 Mbps fiber plan reaches 13.4% and scores 94/100, making Lumos a top-tier option. Addresses limited to its copper plan, up to 10 Mbps down and 1 Mbps up across 9.2% of the city with a 5/100 score, should consider checking other providers first.
About Lumos
Lumos reaches 82.3% of High Point, giving many residents a good chance of finding service from this provider. Fiber is the option to want, with up to 5000 Mbps both ways reaching 79.0% of census blocks and up to 1000 Mbps both ways reaching 13.4%, but you should check your exact address because availability varies. The fallback copper plan reaches 9.2% and offers only up to 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload, which may not be sufficient for modern streaming, work, or multiple connected devices.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Copper
Best plan here: 5G Home Plus — faster than 77% of all internet options in North Carolina
- 5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo5G Fixed Wireless1,000 MbpsDownload77Our score$45Per month
- 5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload76Our score$35Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for High Point
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service can support streaming, video calls, and everyday connected use, with good performance reflected in Speed Scores of 77/100 and 76/100, above High Point’s 70 average. 5G Home Plus offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload for $45/mo promotional rate, while 5G Home offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload for $35/mo promotional rate. Verizon reaches 58.5% of High Point, but each listed plan is available to 53.5%, so confirm fixed wireless availability at your exact address before choosing.
About Verizon
Verizon uses 5G fixed wireless, which sends internet to your home wirelessly and can handle everyday browsing, streaming, and work, though performance may vary more than with a wired connection. Its 5G Home plan offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload for $35/mo promotional, while 5G Home Plus offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload for $45/mo promotional, but both plans reach only 53.5% of High Point within Verizon’s 58.5% citywide coverage, so check your exact address and compare wired options first if available.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Amplified Home Internet — faster than 76% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Amplified Home Internet$60/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo5G Fixed Wireless498 MbpsDownload76Our score$60Per month
- All-In Home Internet$70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo5G Fixed Wireless498 MbpsDownload76Our score$70Per month
- Rely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless354 MbpsDownload76Our score$50Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for High Point
Households that want affordable internet for streaming, video calls, and everyday use may find T-Mobile’s 5G fixed wireless service a competitive fit. Its top plans offer up to 498 Mbps with a 76/100 Speed Score, above High Point’s 70 average, though fixed wireless performance can vary more than wired connections. T-Mobile covers 84.7% of High Point, but these plans are available to 45.9% of the city, so check your exact address before choosing among the $50 to $70 promotional options.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile is a good fit for households that want reasonably fast everyday internet without fiber or cable, with fixed wireless plans offering up to 498 Mbps and a Speed Score of 76/100. The provider reaches 84.7% of High Point, but these 5G Fixed Wireless plans are available to 45.9% of the city, so check your exact address first, especially if you need the more consistent performance of wired service.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: AT&T Fiber 5 GIG — faster than 98% of all internet options in North Carolina
- AT&T Fiber 5 GIG$95/mo for the first 12 months, then $135/moFiber5,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$95Per month
- AT&T Fiber 1 GIG$50/mo for the first 12 months, then $90/moFiber1,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 500$50/mo for the first 12 months, then $75/moFiber500 MbpsDownload77Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Internet Air$55/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload76Our score$55Per month
- AT&T Fiber 300$35/mo for the first 12 months, then $60/moFiber300 MbpsDownload76Our score$35Per month
Source: AT&T official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for High Point
Starting at $35/mo for the first 12 months, then $60/mo, AT&T Fiber 300 offers up to 300 Mbps both ways with a 76/100 Speed Score, making it a good value. Fiber 1 GIG costs $50/mo initially, then $90/mo, for up to 1,000 Mbps both ways with a 95/100 score, while Fiber 5 GIG costs $95/mo initially, then $135/mo, for up to 5,000 Mbps both ways with a 98/100 score, making both excellent, top-tier options. AT&T reaches 7.6% of High Point, but each listed fiber tier reaches 2.4% of the city, so check your exact address for fiber availability, especially since Internet Air is a separate fixed wireless option.
About AT&T
At $35/mo for the first 12 months, AT&T Fiber 300 offers up to 300 Mbps both ways before rising to $60/mo, while $50/mo gets you up to 1,000 Mbps both ways with Fiber 1 GIG, making AT&T’s fiber excellent value where available. AT&T reaches 7.6% of High Point, but each fiber plan reaches only 2.4% of the city, while its 5G fixed wireless Internet Air reaches 0.9%, so check your exact address for fiber first and treat the fixed wireless option as a less consistent choice for demanding modern use.
Available Plans
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Copper
Kinetic by Windstream
Speeds 100–2,000 Mbps
Plans range $24.99–$89.99 /mo *
Best plan here: Fiber 2 Gig — faster than 95% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Fiber 2 GigFiber2,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$79.99Per month
- Fiber Max 2 GigFiber2,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$89.99Per month
- Fiber 1 GigFiber1,000 MbpsDownload89Our score$59.99Per month
- Fiber 300 MbpsFiber300 MbpsDownload76Our score$39.99Per month
- Fiber 100 MbpsFiber100 MbpsDownload56Our score$24.99Per month
Source: Kinetic by Windstream official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for High Point
At $24.99 per month, Kinetic’s listed cable plan offers up to 100 Mbps with a 56/100 Speed Score, while $39.99 buys up to 300 Mbps at 76/100 and $79.99 buys up to 2,000 Mbps at 95/100. Because Kinetic reaches only 1.3% of High Point, verify availability at your exact address, but where offered, its up to 2,000 Mbps cable service is a solid option and exceeds the city’s average top speed score of 70.
About Kinetic by Windstream
Starting at $24.99/mo for up to 100 Mbps, Kinetic by Windstream offers strong value at $59.99/mo for its Fiber 1 Gig plan and up to 2,000 Mbps for $79.99/mo or $89.99/mo. These plans use cable technology and have excellent speed scores, but the provider reaches only 1.3% of High Point, so check your exact address first because these fast options are highly location-dependent.
Available Plans
Cable
Best plan here: Brightspeed 8 Gig — faster than 99% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Brightspeed 8 Gig$250 Brightspeed Prepaid MastercardFiber8,000 MbpsDownload99Our score$119.99Per month
- Brightspeed 5 Gig$250 Brightspeed Prepaid MastercardFiber5,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$89.99Per month
- Brightspeed 2 Gig$250 Brightspeed Prepaid MastercardFiber2,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$59.99Per month
- Brightspeed 1 Gig$150 Brightspeed Prepaid MastercardFiber940 MbpsDownload91Our score$49.99Per month
- Brightspeed 500 Mbps$100 Brightspeed Prepaid MastercardFiber500 MbpsDownload77Our score$39.99Per month
- Brightspeed 200 MbpsFiber200 MbpsDownload76Our score$29.99Per month
Source: Brightspeed official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for High Point
Up to 8,000 Mbps both ways can handle large downloads, multiple 4K streams, competitive gaming, and busy smart homes with ease. Brightspeed’s fiber is a top-tier option, earning a 99/100 Speed Score versus High Point’s 70 average top-speed score. Availability is the main limitation: Brightspeed reaches 1.3% of the city, while the 8 Gig plan reaches 0.1%, so check whether fiber is available at your exact address.
About Brightspeed
Up to 8,000 Mbps both ways with Brightspeed 8 Gig can comfortably handle heavy streaming, gaming, large uploads, and many connected devices at once. Brightspeed is a strong choice where its fiber reaches, but each listed fiber plan is available to 0.1% of High Point while the provider reaches 1.3% overall, so check your exact address before counting on these excellent options.
Available Plans
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Best plan here: Residential – Max — faster than 71% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Residential – MaxSatellite400 MbpsDownload71Our score$130Per month
- Residential – 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload48Our score$85Per month
- Residential – 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload48Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for High Point
Satellite internet can cover hard-to-serve addresses, but its higher latency may affect gaming, video calls, and other real-time use. Starlink reaches 100.0% of High Point, and its Residential – Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps with a 71/100 speed score, above the city’s 70 average, while the Residential – 200 Mbps and Residential – 100 Mbps plans score 48/100. Because satellite has more performance limitations than wired connections, check what is available at your exact address before choosing Starlink.
About Starlink
Starlink uses satellite internet, so it reaches 100.0% of High Point and offers up to 400 Mbps, but higher latency can be noticeable during gaming and video calls. Its Residential – Max plan is $130/mo for up to 400 Mbps, while the $85/mo Residential – 200 Mbps and $55/mo Residential – 100 Mbps plans offer lower speeds, so check your exact address for fiber or cable first, since satellite is best viewed as a fallback where wired options are unavailable.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: Elite — slower than 71% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Elite$64.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $89.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload29Our score$64.99Per month
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload29Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload6Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload6Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for High Point
For $64.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $89.99/mo, HughesNet’s Elite plan buys up to 100 Mbps, but its Speed Score is only 29/100, well below High Point’s average top speed score of 70. Its satellite service offers up to 100 Mbps on Elite and Fusion, or up to 50 Mbps on Select and 25 Mbps on Lite, but satellite has higher latency and more limited real-world performance than wired options. HughesNet reaches 100.0% of High Point, making it a fallback for addresses other providers miss, though you should check what else is available at your exact address first.
About HughesNet
HughesNet costs $39.99/mo to $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/mo to $119.99/mo, for satellite plans offering up to 25 Mbps to up to 100 Mbps, so the value is limited for modern high-demand use. Its service reaches 100.0% of High Point, but check your exact address for faster fiber or cable options first, since its up to 100 Mbps plans have a Speed Score of 29/100 and its 50 Mbps and 25 Mbps plans score 6/100.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 94% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload6Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload6Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for High Point
Viasat is best viewed as a fallback for High Point addresses that lack wired service, rather than a first choice for performance. Its satellite Essentials plan offers up to 55 Mbps down and 4 Mbps up for $69.99/mo, while Unleashed offers up to 34 Mbps down and 4 Mbps up for $99.99/mo; both reach 100.0% of the city but score just 6/100, far below the 70 average top speed score. Satellite’s higher latency and limited performance make it worth checking what other options are available at your exact address.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is mainly a fallback option in High Point, so check for faster wired service at your address first. It reaches 100.0% of the city through satellite, but its plans offer only up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month or up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99 per month, with a Speed Score of 6/100, which may not be sufficient for modern internet needs.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Every plan available in High Point
All 34 product lines from 9 providers that actually serve this city, with the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 34 plans
- SpectrumInternet 2 Gig2,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$80Per month~90.3%CoverageCable
- SpectrumInternet Gig$60/mo for the first 12 months, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload89Our score$60$70Per month~90.3%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential – Max400 MbpsDownload71Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- SpectrumInternet Premier$40/mo for the first 12 months, then $50/mo500 MbpsDownload76Our score$40$50Per month~90.3%CoverageCable
- SpectrumInternet Advantage100 MbpsDownload56Our score$30Per month~90.3%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential – 100 Mbps100 MbpsDownload48Our score$55Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- StarlinkResidential – 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload48Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Verizon5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload77Our score$45$70Per month~53.5%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- Verizon5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo300 MbpsDownload76Our score$35$60Per month~53.5%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- T-MobileRely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo354 MbpsDownload76Our score$50$60Per month~45.9%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Best Fit by Household Type in High Point
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Check Lumos fiber first; choose Spectrum cable where fiber does not reach.
Lumos’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps tier reaches about 79% citywide, while Spectrum’s 1,000/35 Mbps cable reaches about 90%.
Check first: Confirm your address; Lumos’s overall provider footprint is 82.3%, not universal.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Prioritize Lumos fiber for symmetrical uploads, then consider Spectrum cable at uncovered addresses.
Lumos offers 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber where available, while Spectrum’s cable tier reaches about 90% of High Point.
Check first: The Lumos 5-Gig tier reaches about 79%, so verify exact serviceability before relying on fiber.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Check Lumos fiber first for high uploads; use Spectrum cable as the widely available alternative.
Lumos’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 79%, and Spectrum’s 1,000/35 Mbps tier reaches about 90%.
Check first: Neither advertised top speed is citywide; confirm the specific tier at your address.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Check for Lumos fiber first; use Spectrum cable, then satellite if wired service misses your address.
Spectrum covers 90.5% citywide; Starlink, HughesNet, and Viasat each cover 100% as fallback options.
Check first: Satellite is a fallback; verify wired availability at rural or edge addresses.
Top ZIP-Level Insights in High Point
Downtown High Point
Lumos is currently the strongest option for Symmetrical 5-Gig fiber.
Lumos’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber reaches 78.7% of Downtown High Point ZIP 27260; Starlink reaches 12.2% as fallback.
Emerywood
Lumos is currently the strongest option for Fiber-heavy households.
Lumos’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber reaches 87.2% of Emerywood ZIP 27262, far exceeding Spectrum’s 5.2% cable reach.
Westridge
Lumos is currently the strongest option for Fast fiber and streaming.
Lumos’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber reaches 79.9% of Westridge, while Spectrum cable reaches 11.3%.
Guilford Technical Community College – High Point Campus
Lumos is currently the strongest option for Campus-area fiber.
Lumos’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber reaches 92.7% around the GTCC High Point Campus; Spectrum cable reaches 1.8%.
Internet providers near High Point
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside High Point, check the neighboring market directly.
High Point Internet FAQs
What is the fastest internet provider in High Point, NC?
Lumos offers the fastest listed connection—up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber reaching about 79% of High Point; Lumos’s overall provider coverage is 82.3%. Check your address first, because the 5-Gig tier is not available throughout the provider’s full footprint.
Can I get fiber internet in High Point, NC?
Yes—Lumos’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 79% of High Point, while AT&T’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 2%. Check your street first, then choose fiber before cable wherever an address qualifies for the fastest wired option.
What is the cheapest internet option in High Point, NC?
Kinetic by Windstream has the lowest advertised promotional starting rate at $24.99/mo, but its listed cable tier reaches only about 1% of High Point. Check address eligibility before choosing it; HughesNet starts at $39.99/mo and offers a broader satellite fallback.
What internet speed do I need for a family in High Point?
A 1,000 Mbps plan is the strongest broadly available wired choice: Spectrum’s 1,000/35 Mbps cable tier reaches about 90% of High Point. For better upload performance, check Lumos fiber first, with 5,000/5,000 Mbps reaching about 79% where available.
Can I get fiber internet in Emerywood?
Yes—Lumos’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber reaches 87.2% of ZIP 27262, which includes Emerywood. Check the exact Emerywood address first, then prefer Lumos fiber; Spectrum’s 1,000/35 Mbps cable reaches 5.2% there as the practical fallback.
How We Analyze Internet in High Point
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
Our proprietary score weights technology type (fiber=100%, cable=85%, etc.) with download (70%) and upload (30%) speeds, ranked as a state percentile.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in High Point report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for High Point
How We Calculate Speed Score
Our Speed Score is a state-level percentile ranking (0-100) that shows how a provider’s service compares to all other internet options available in your state.
The Formula:
We calculate a raw performance score using:
Technology Factor × (Download Speed × 70% + Upload Speed × 30%)
Technology Factors:
Not all connections are equal. We weight each technology based on real-world reliability and performance:
- Fiber: 100% – Fastest, most reliable technology
- Cable: 85% – High speeds, shared neighborhood bandwidth
- Fixed Wireless (Licensed): 70% – Dedicated spectrum, weather-dependent
- Copper/DSL: 65% – Distance-limited, aging infrastructure
- Fixed Wireless (Unlicensed): 60% – Shared spectrum, variable performance
- Satellite (LEO): 40% – Low-earth orbit (e.g., Starlink), higher latency
- Satellite (GEO): 15% – Geostationary orbit, significant latency
Percentile Ranking:
After calculating raw scores, we rank every service option in your state by geographic coverage (census blocks served). A score of 85 means this service performs better than 85% of all internet options available in your state.
Data Source: FCC National Broadband Map data, updated twice a year.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.