In the Charlotte metro area there are 15 residential internet providers covering 99.95% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,086 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.

 

15 Internet Service Providers in Charlotte

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

89.45%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

59.95%

Avg. Speed:

62 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

36.48%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

26.95%

Avg. Speed:

134 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

11.54%

Avg. Speed:

974 Mbps

COMPORIUM | Cable

Availability:

9.10%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

COMPORIUM | DSL

Availability:

7.27%

Avg. Speed:

11 Mbps

TDS | Cable

Availability:

5.28%

Avg. Speed:

500 Mbps

COMPORIUM | Fiber

Availability:

4.15%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Google Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

3.77%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Earthlink | DSL

Availability:

3.77%

Avg. Speed:

34 Mbps

Hotwire Communications | Fiber

Availability:

1.35%

Avg. Speed:

10,000 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

1.30%

Avg. Speed:

978 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

38.62%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Open Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

6.97%

Avg. Speed:

200 Mbps

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in the Charlotte metro area is internet available?

Charlotte, NC map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 99.95% of the Charlotte metro area. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in the Charlotte metro area above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in the Charlotte metro area.

 

How fast are internet speeds in the Charlotte metro area?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Charlotte metro area.

Charlotte, NC map of local internet speeds

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The average Charlotte home can get up to 1,086 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 1.35% 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 0.51 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Charlotte metro area.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of the Charlotte metro area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in the Charlotte metro area?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Charlotte metro area you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet 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.

 

Internet Market Health in Charlotte

Charlotte, NC map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the the Charlotte metro area internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in the Charlotte metro area based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Charlotte internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Charlotte homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Charlotte internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, the Charlotte metro area is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet 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.

Spectrum Cable in Charlotte, NC

Spectrum cable coverage

About 89.45%, or 1,939,137 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Charlotte area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Charlotte metro area.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable 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 Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Charlotte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Charlotte cable providers. Spectrum 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 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Charlotte cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Charlotte, NC

AT&T DSL coverage

About 59.95%, or 1,299,587 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Charlotte area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Charlotte metro area.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is above average. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte metro area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Charlotte customers is up to 62 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Charlotte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 42.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 9.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 15.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 9.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 12.3% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Charlotte DSL providers. AT&T offers 10 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte metro area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.

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AT&T's Charlotte DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 51.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 15.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 9.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 14.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 4.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Charlotte, NC

AT&T fiber coverage

About 36.48%, or 790,735 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Charlotte area. AT&T 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.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber 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 AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Charlotte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Charlotte fiber providers. AT&T 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 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's Charlotte fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in Charlotte, NC

Windstream DSL coverage

About 26.95%, or 584,301 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, south, southeast, north, central, northwest, and southwest Charlotte area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Charlotte metro area.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 18 different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte metro area can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Charlotte customers is up to 134 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Charlotte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 10.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 35.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 23.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 10.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 8.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 24.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 16.0 Mbps
  • 3.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Charlotte DSL providers. Windstream offers 21 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte metro area is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 127 Mbps.

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Windstream's Charlotte DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 9.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 34.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 20.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 9.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 6.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 16.0 Mbps
  • 3.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 2.6% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 3.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 2.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fiber in Charlotte, NC

Windstream fiber coverage

About 11.54%, or 250,146 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, south, north, southeast, northwest, and central Charlotte area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Charlotte metro area.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte metro area can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 4.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Charlotte customers is up to 974 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Charlotte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 96.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 4.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Charlotte fiber providers. Windstream offers 12 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 974 Mbps.

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Windstream's Charlotte fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 96.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 2.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 16.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 4.0 Mbps

 

 

 

COMPORIUM Cable in Charlotte, NC

COMPORIUM cable coverage

About 9.10%, or 197,308 people, have COMPORIUM cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and south Charlotte area. COMPORIUM 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.

 

COMPORIUM cable download speeds

COMPORIUM is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, COMPORIUM cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte metro area can order from COMPORIUM goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to COMPORIUM customers in Charlotte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

COMPORIUM cable upload speeds

In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for COMPORIUM cable. Compared to other ISPs, COMPORIUM is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Charlotte cable providers. COMPORIUM 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 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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COMPORIUM's Charlotte cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

COMPORIUM DSL in Charlotte, NC

COMPORIUM DSL coverage

About 7.27%, or 157,561 people, have COMPORIUM DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and south Charlotte area. COMPORIUM 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.

 

COMPORIUM DSL download speeds

COMPORIUM is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, COMPORIUM DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte metro area can order from COMPORIUM goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 7.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Charlotte customers is up to 11 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to COMPORIUM customers in Charlotte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 1.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 96.3% up to 11.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 7.0 Mbps

 

COMPORIUM DSL upload speeds

In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for COMPORIUM DSL. Compared to other ISPs, COMPORIUM is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Charlotte DSL providers. COMPORIUM 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 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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COMPORIUM's Charlotte DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

TDS Cable in Charlotte, NC

TDS cable coverage

About 5.28%, or 114,454 people, have TDS cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, central, and west Charlotte area. TDS 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.

 

TDS cable download speeds

TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, TDS cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte metro area can order from TDS goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to TDS customers in Charlotte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

TDS cable upload speeds

In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for TDS cable. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Charlotte cable providers. TDS 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 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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TDS's Charlotte cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

COMPORIUM Fiber in Charlotte, NC

COMPORIUM fiber coverage

About 4.15%, or 90,013 people, have COMPORIUM fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, and southeast Charlotte area. COMPORIUM 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.

 

COMPORIUM fiber download speeds

COMPORIUM is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, COMPORIUM fiber 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 COMPORIUM goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to COMPORIUM customers in Charlotte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

COMPORIUM fiber upload speeds

In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for COMPORIUM fiber. Compared to other ISPs, COMPORIUM is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Charlotte fiber providers. COMPORIUM 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 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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COMPORIUM's Charlotte fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Google Fiber Fiber in Charlotte, NC

Google Fiber fiber coverage

About 3.77%, or 81,812 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, and southwest Charlotte area. Google Fiber 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.

 

Google Fiber fiber download speeds

Google Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber 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 Google Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Google Fiber customers in Charlotte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Google Fiber fiber upload speeds

In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Charlotte fiber providers. Google Fiber 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 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Google Fiber's Charlotte fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Earthlink DSL in Charlotte, NC

Earthlink DSL coverage

About 3.77%, or 81,697 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Charlotte area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Charlotte metro area.

 

Earthlink DSL download speeds

Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte metro area can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Charlotte customers is up to 34 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Earthlink customers in Charlotte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 14.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 4.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 14.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 19.9% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 28.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 5.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Earthlink DSL upload speeds

In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Charlotte DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte metro area is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 2.2 Mbps.

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Earthlink's Charlotte DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 14.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 7.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 14.8% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 55.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Hotwire Communications Fiber in Charlotte, NC

Hotwire Communications fiber coverage

About 1.35%, or 29,291 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and central Charlotte area. Hotwire Communications 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.

 

Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds

Hotwire Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte metro area can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Hotwire Communications customers in Charlotte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps

 

Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds

In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Charlotte fiber providers. Hotwire Communications 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 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Hotwire Communications's Charlotte fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in Charlotte, NC

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 1.30%, or 28,287 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, southwest, east, north, west, northeast, and northwest Charlotte area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Charlotte metro area.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Charlotte customers is up to 978 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Charlotte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 63.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 36.2% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In the Charlotte metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Charlotte fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 651 Mbps.

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Spectrum's Charlotte fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 63.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 36.2% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

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.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Charlotte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Charlotte fixed wireless customers can expect the following 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.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Open Broadband customers in Charlotte. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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.

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Open Broadband's Charlotte fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Charlotte Internet 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 internet in the Charlotte metro area compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Internet speeds in the Charlotte metro area are faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 931 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,086 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 99.92% versus 99.95% in the Charlotte metro area.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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.

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.85%
100.00%
100.00%
99.58%
100.00%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.95%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
0.00%

What does internet service 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.

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