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AT&T vs Spectrum in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem shoppers trade AT&T’s faster fiber where available for Spectrum’s broader coverage and lower promotional starting price.
Spectrum is the better overall pick because it reaches about 93% of Winston-Salem, starts at $30/mo, and offers dependable coverage for more shoppers. AT&T wins on speed where it reaches your address, with stronger fiber downloads and uploads, while Spectrum wins on coverage and starting price. Choose AT&T if you can get its fiber service and need maximum performance; choose Spectrum for broader availability and simpler value. AT&T has a 95/100 speed score, compared with Spectrum’s 79/100.
At a glance
AT&T vs. Spectrum, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |
Fiber | 5 Gig 5 Gig upload |
66% | $35/mo | Top fiber speeds |
| Spectrum |
Cable | 1 Gig 35 Mbps upload |
93% | $30/mo | Widest availability |
Coverage map
Two different questions, two views. Top speed shows who offers the faster plan where you can actually get it. Coverage shows who reaches more of each ZIP. Or pick a single provider to see just its footprint.
Neighborhood breakdown
The better choice can shift by ZIP and neighborhood because coverage varies block to block in Winston-Salem. Spectrum reaches about 93% of the city overall, while AT&T reaches about 66%; AT&T’s fastest 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 38%, so enter your address to see what is actually available.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Spectrum | AT&T | Spectrum | AT&T | Spectrum | |||
| 27107 | South Fork, Waughtown, Konnoak Hills, Bon Air | 40% | 96% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 38 | 51 | Spectrum |
| 27105 | North Winston-Salem, Old Town, Ogburn Station, Northampton | 40% | 92% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 38 | 49 | Spectrum |
| 27106 | Reynolda, Old Town, Bethania, Wake Forest University area | 20% | 96% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 19 | 51 | Spectrum |
| 27101 | Downtown Winston-Salem, Innovation Quarter, Ardmore (east edge), East Winston | 41% | 82% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 39 | 43 | Spectrum |
| 27103 | Ardmore, Sherwood Forest, Buena Vista, Country Club | 69% | 86% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 66 | 45 | AT&T |
| 27127 | Konnoak Hills, Sedge Garden (west), South Winston-Salem, Salem Chapel | 65% | 96% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 62 | 51 | AT&T |
| 27104 | Buena Vista, West End (west), Forest Hills, Sherwood Forest | 67% | 97% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 63 | 52 | AT&T |
| 27113 | Central Winston-Salem (PO Box) | 30% | 60% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 29 | 32 | Spectrum |
| 27120 | Central Winston-Salem (PO Box) | 30% | 60% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 29 | 32 | Spectrum |
| 27114 | Central Winston-Salem (PO Box) | 87% | 77% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 83 | 41 | AT&T |
| 27117 | Central Winston-Salem (PO Box) | 99% | 96% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 94 | 51 | AT&T |
| 27130 | Central Winston-Salem (PO Box) | 46% | 74% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 43 | 39 | AT&T |
| 27115 | North Winston-Salem (PO Box) | 61% | 90% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 58 | 48 | AT&T |
| 27102 | Downtown (PO Box), Central Winston-Salem | 61% | 90% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 58 | 48 | AT&T |
Rank score (0–100) is each provider’s Speed Score, discounted for weak upload, times the share of that ZIP it reaches — the same rule that orders providers on the Winston-Salem city page, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
Which is better for…
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is AT&T or Spectrum available at my Winston-Salem address?
Spectrum reaches about 93% of Winston-Salem overall, while AT&T reaches about 66%. AT&T’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 38% of the city, so check your exact address before choosing.
Which is cheaper, AT&T or Spectrum, and what will I actually pay?
Spectrum starts at $30/mo, while AT&T starts at $35/mo. These are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing.
Which is faster for gaming, working from home, or 4K streaming?
AT&T’s fiber reaches up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps where available, compared with Spectrum’s cable service up to 1,000/35 Mbps. AT&T is the stronger performance choice if it reaches your address; check availability and your household’s needs next.