Internet providers in Charlotte, NC

Best internet providers in Charlotte

Compare internet providers in Charlotte, NC

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 04/17/23.

**For existing 5G Do More, 5G Play More or 5G Get More mobile customers who then add and maintain a home internet plan. Availability varies. Price guarantee applies to base monthly rate only. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Add’l $10/mo. w/o Auto Pay. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Other terms may apply. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limited, multiple users, networks & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. Updated 03/21/24.

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Cheap internet in Charlotte, NC

Although some providers — Spectrum and Windstream — list prices at or below $50/mo., the rates for these Charlotte internet providers may not cover fees for installation, equipment and taxes. Listed prices may be an introductory offer that could increase after three to 12 months, and you could be required to sign up for autopay and/or paperless billing.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices are subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 03/21/24.

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Fastest internet providers in Charlotte, NC

There are a handful of internet providers in Charlotte that offer high speed internet plans that may fit your needs.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices are subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 03/21/24.

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Google Fiber: Best overall

Google Fiber is a popular offering for apartment buildings and houses in Charlotte and offers fast speeds of 1 and 2 gigs. Plans come with no data caps, no hidden fees and no contracts.

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AT&T: Fast internet options

AT&T is among the best internet providers in Charlotte and is available throughout much of the city, including Uptown and South Charlotte communities such as Southpark, Steele Creek and Carmel. To the east, AT&T is available in Hickory Grove and Mint Hill, but hard to find in much of Matthews. AT&T is also available to the west past Charlotte Douglas Airport and north to Huntersville.

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Spectrum: Best availability

Spectrum is available at almost every address in Charlotte, and it’s a solid option overall, although you won’t get the same speeds as fiber internet providers like AT&T and Google Fiber.

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Overview of internet access in Charlotte

Some of the best internet service providers (ISPs) in Charlotte include Spectrum, Verizon, AT&T and Google Fiber. All three have footprints that extend across the city, from Highland Creek to Ballantyne. If you live in Charlotte or are planning to move there, we’ll help you compare your options to find the best internet service. 

Other than pricing and availability, there are a few things to consider when choosing your next ISP. Picking the right speed plan is critical, especially if you have a house full of gamers, students and work-from-home people. Watch for data caps, which can be pricey if you run over your limit. Contracts are another thing to check on because you don’t want to be locked in to one service for the long term. 

Keep in mind that not all providers are available in every neighborhood which is why we ask for your address. With an exact location, we can give you the most accurate results of internet service providers for your home.

Google Fiber is the clear winner when it comes to fast internet in the Charlotte area. In fact, it has one of the fastest average speeds you’ll find anywhere in the country. That said, AT&T and Spectrum still provide plenty of speed for most people, and both are above the national average.

The only provider that you might run into issues with is Spectrum. Because it’s a cable internet provider instead of fiber like Google and AT&T, its upload speeds are significantly slower. That means you might have trouble doing things like online gaming and Zoom calls at the same time.

Internet availability by connection type

• Cable – 100%

• DSL – 93%

• Fiber optic – 78%

Charlotte internet speed compared to the national average

Charlotte gets pretty average internet speeds compared to the state and country as a whole. Its 115 Mbps download speed is a little slower than average — but still plenty for most households — while its upload speeds are actually a little faster. That’s largely due to fiber internet in Charlotte, which typically provides the same upload and download speeds.

• Download speeds

  Charlotte – 109 Mbps

  North Carolina – 116 Mbps

  U.S. – 117 Mbps

• Upload speeds

  Charlotte – 48 Mbps

  North Carolina – 42 Mbps

  U.S. – 42 Mbps

Charlotte internet provider store locations

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