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In the Charlotte metro area there are 2 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 43.87% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 53 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Charlotte
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Charlotte metro area are not shown.
Charlotte Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Charlotte metro area is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 43.87% of the Charlotte metro area. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is T-Mobile. Call one of the companies with service in the Charlotte metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in the Charlotte metro area?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in the Charlotte metro area.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Charlotte home can get up to 53 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 350 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 4.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Charlotte metro area.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of the Charlotte metro area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in the Charlotte metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Charlotte metro area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 53.75% of Charlotte homes.
- Cable is fastest for 44.72% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Charlotte homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Charlotte metro area, along with details on where in the Charlotte metro area and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet in Charlotte, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 38.62%, or 837,160 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Charlotte area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Charlotte metro area.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte metro area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Charlotte fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte metro area is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Open Broadband Fixed Wireless in Charlotte, NC
Open Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 6.97%, or 151,136 people, have Open Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, east, northwest, southwest, northeast, north, and south Charlotte area. Open Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Charlotte metro area.
Open Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Open Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Open Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte metro area can order from Open Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Open Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Open Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Open Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Charlotte fixed wireless providers. Open Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte metro area is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Charlotte Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Charlotte metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in the Charlotte metro area compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in the Charlotte metro area are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 905 Mbps in North Carolina versus 53 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in North Carolina is 92.01% versus 43.87% in the Charlotte metro area.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Charlotte metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Stanfield, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Oakboro, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Red Cross, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Locust, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Frog Pond, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- New Salem, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Midland, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Georgeville, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Bloomington, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Olive Branch, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Portland Metro, OR: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- San Antonio Metro, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Orlando Metro, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pittsburgh Metro, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sacramento Metro, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Brooklyn, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Los Angeles, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Chicago, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Las Vegas Metro, NV: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Cincinnati Metro, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds