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Internet Providers in Shelby, North Carolina

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    • AT&T
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • HughesNet
    • Skyrunner
    • Starlink
    • Verizon
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Home Internet in Shelby, NC

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 72.4%
    Shelby speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    * See **
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 86.8%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 55.1%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Skyrunner
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 25.1%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 22.2%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 55.1%

Best Internet Providers in Shelby, NC

AT&T Internet is the top-ranked internet service provider in Shelby, North Carolina. Offering IPBB, fiber, and fixed wireless connections, AT&T provides a maximum download speed of 5 Gbps. The coverage spans across 44% of Shelby at a starting price of $55 per month. This makes it an appealing choice for consumers who require high-speed internet for activities such as online gaming or streaming.

Spectrum and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet are the second- and third-ranked providers, respectively. Spectrum offers a cable connection with a robust coverage of 87%, making it the most widely available provider in Shelby. It offers a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps at an affordable starting price of $49.99 per month. On the other hand, T-Mobile's 5G home internet covers about half (55%) of Shelby with speeds ranging from 33 to 245 Mbps at a monthly rate starting from $50. With these diverse offerings across DSL, cable, fiber, Fixed Wireless, and Satellite connections in Shelby, residents can select services that best suit their needs and budgets.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Skyrunner
  • Always ON
55.14%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
86.77%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Shelby, NC

Provider Connection Types in Shelby, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Shelby, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
44.42%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
87.48%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
13.77%

List of Internet Providers in Shelby, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Skyrunner Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Shelby, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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