Best Internet Providers in Charlotte, NC

The best internet providers in Charlotte are AT&T Fiber and Spectrum. AT&T Fiber is the best internet provider in Charlotte because it offers speeds up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”ATT Fiber”], with prices starting as low as [ISP_PromRateLowestInternet provider=”ATT Fiber”] per month. In the most recent BroadbandNow customer survey, AT&T ranked first in reliability among customers.

Spectrum is another excellent internet provider in Charlotte. Boasting download speeds up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”Spectrum”] (wireless speeds may vary) and a [ISP_Availability provider=”Spectrum”] percent coverage rate with its cable connection, Spectrum is a formidable challenger to AT&T. Spectrum also provides TV, home phone, and mobile services.

Google Fiber - Fastest Provider
Spectrum - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
AT&T - Great Value

Fastest Internet Providers in Charlotte, NC

Google Fiber is the fastest provider in Charlotte, with speeds up to 8 Gbps.

The fastest internet providers in Charlotte are AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, and Verizon 5G Home Internet. AT&T Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Charlotte, providing symmetrical download and upload speeds up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”ATT Fiber”]. Fiber internet from AT&T has over 99 percent proven reliability, so it’s unlikely to go out — unlike other providers.

Spectrum is the second-fastest internet provider in Charlotte. It’s the only cable connection in Charlotte with download speeds up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”Spectrum”] (wireless speeds may vary). When comparing Spectrum to AT&T, you should consider that cable has much lower upload speeds than fiber, but it’s more widely available in North Carolina.

Verizon 5G Home Internet is the third-fastest internet provider in Charlotte, with the ability to reach gigabit speeds. Setting up 5G Home Internet is easy, and the speeds are fast. That said, 5G internet’s reliability is susceptible to weather, congestion, and other factors, but providers are continuing to improve it.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	Viasat T-Mobile Verizon Starlink Hughesnet	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	AT&T Spectrum XNET WiFi Google Fiber	93.81%

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Internet Availability in Charlotte, NC

Spectrum covers [ISP_Availability provider=”Spectrum”] percent of Charlotte. Whether you’re in Wesley Heights or Biddleville, you’ll be able to tap into Spectrum’s cable internet service or its easily accessible hotspots.

AT&T covers [ISP_Availability provider=”ATT Internet”] percent of the city. Whether you’re in SouthPark or NoDa, you’ll be able to get coverage with AT&T.

Provider Connection Types in Charlotte, NC

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Charlotte, NC
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	53%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	95.13%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	73.96%