Internet providers in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte internet at a glance

If you’re shopping for internet in Charlotte, you’re likely to find multiple options available with speeds of 250 Mbps or higher available throughout the Queen City. Explore the internet options available at your Charlotte address to find the best provider and plan for your needs.

What types of internet is available?

Charlotte residents have access to cable, DSL and fiber optic internet throughout much of the city. As such, satellite internet is a less popular internet choice, but is still available throughout Charlotte if you want additional internet options. 

Charlotte internet availability by technology

Summary of Charlotte, NC residential internet providers

*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. As of 11/06/20.

Compare the largest internet providers in Charlotte, NC

The three largest internet providers in Charlotte are Spectrum, AT&T and Windstream. Spectrum is the sole cable provider in Charlotte, covering 100% of the metro area. AT&T and Windstream provide DSL and fiber optic service in Charlotte, but AT&T is more likely to be available. 

Spectrum

• Provider details: 

  Spectrum is available everywhere inside the 485 loop, offering speeds up to 940 Mbps to the north at the University area down to Ballantyne in the south. Surrounding areas such as Matthews, Huntersville, Indian Trail and Waxhaw are also served by Spectrum cable internet service.

  • Up to three internet plan options
  • Starting price range $49.99-$109.99/mo.* 
  • Speed range 200-940 Mbps
  • Unlimited data
  • No contract required

• Top Charlotte ZIP codes for Spectrum internet:

  28078, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28208, 28211, 28216, 28227, 28273, 28277

  Spectrum Charlotte store locations:

  • 2222 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203
  • 2211 Matthews Township Pkwy. Suite A, Matthews, NC 28105
  • 8160 Ikea Blvd. Suite 3B, Charlotte, NC 28262
  • 8332 Pineville-Matthews Rd. Suite 201, Charlotte, NC 28226

AT&T

• Provider details: 

  AT&T Internet and AT&T Fiber are available throughout much of the Charlotte area.  Popular service areas include uptown and south-Charlotte communities such as Southpark, Steele Creek and Carmel. To the east, AT&T is available in the Hickory Grove area and Mint Hill, but is not available in much of Matthews. AT&T is also available to the west past Charlotte Douglas Airport and north to Huntersville.

  • Up to three internet plan options
  • Starting price range $49.99-$109.99/mo.* 
  • Speed range 200-940 Mbps
  • Unlimited data
  • No contract required

• Top Charlotte ZIP codes for AT&T internet:

  28036, 28204, 28207, 28210, 28211, 28212, 28215, 28216, 28078, 28277

  AT&T Charlotte store locations:

  • 9840 Rea Rd., Charlotte, NC 28277
  • 601 S Kings Dr. Suite O, Charlotte, NC 28204
  • 6925 University City Blvd. Suite 410, Charlotte, NC 28262
  • 9516 Riverbend Village Dr. Suite J1, Charlotte, NC 28216

Windstream

• Provider details: 

  Windstream availability varies throughout Charlotte. The greatest availability lies to the southeast between Independence Blvd. and Providence Rd. into the Matthews and Indian Trail areas. Other areas of serviceability include the Hunter Acres neighborhood to the north and in West Charlotte between Freedom Dr. and Tuckaseegee Rd.

  • Up to eight internet plan options
  • Starting price range $37-$67/mo.* 
  • Speed range 25-1,000 Mbps
  • Unlimited data
  • No contract required

• Top Charlotte ZIP codes for Windstream internet:

  28031, 28078, 28105, 28208, 28215, 28216, 28262, 28273, 28278

  Windstream Charlotte store locations:

  • 6801 Morrison Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28211
  • 10005 Monroe Rd., Matthews, NC 28105

Depending on where you live or are moving to in the Charlotte area, any or all of the internet providers listed above may be available at your address. There may also be additional internet provider options available.

Other Charlotte internet providers that may be available in your area include:

• Google Fiber – Though Google currently has no plans to extend their fiber optic networks, Google Fiber is available in select parts of Charlotte. Google Fiber is available in parts Northeast Charlotte and much of uptown including the Fourth Ward. You’ll also find Google Fiber to the south in communities surrounding South Meck High School. 
  
  Plans and pricing: Google Fiber only offers one internet plan in the Charlotte area with speeds up to 1,000 starting at $70/mo.*

• Comporium– Comporium is primarily available across the border in South Carolina cities such as Rock Hill and Fort Mill, but select areas in south Charlotte may also be serviceable. Neighborhoods in the Steele Creek area as well as in and around Pineville may have access to Comporium internet.
  
  Plans and pricing: Comporium offers high speed internet with speeds up to 300 Mbps starting at $44.94/mo.* Three or more plans may be available in your area with gig speeds up to 1,000 Mbps starting at $79.94/mo.*, around $30/mo. cheaper than Spectrum’s gig plan.

• HughesNet – As a satellite internet provider, HughesNet is available throughout Mecklenburg County and addresses in the Charlotte area not obstructed by surrounding buildings or trees. Though HughesNet is available, many Charlotte-area residents are likely to find faster, more cost-effective options from cable, DSL and fiber optic providers.
  
  Plans and pricing: HughesNet speeds are the same regardless of plan, up to 25 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.*

• Viasat – Like HughesNet, Viasat is a satellite internet provider available in the Charlotte area. Viasat internet speeds are not quite as fast as HughesNet in Charlotte, but the provider does offer speeds up to 100 Mbps in select areas.
  
  Plans and pricing: In Charlotte, Viasat offers speeds up to 12 Mbps starting at $50/mo.*

What Charlotte internet provider is the fastest?

• Google Fiber – Up to 1,000 Mbps starting at $70/mo.*
• Windstream – Up to 1,000 Mbps starting at $67/mo.*
• AT&T Fiber – Up to 940 Mbps starting at $60/mo.*
• Spectrum – Up to 940 Mbps starting at $109.99/mo.*

Charlotte has access to four gig internet providers: AT&T, Google Fiber, Spectrum and Windstream. Of those providers, you’re likely to find fiber optic services, like those from AT&T, Google Fiber and Windstream, to have better speed consistency and significantly faster upload speeds. Additionally, these providers are likely to have lower starting prices for gig service than Spectrum.

High-speed internet availability in Charlotte, NC

• Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher

  Charlotte – 100%

  North Carolina – 90%

  U.S. – 86%

• Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher

  Charlotte – 75%

  North Carolina – 36%

  U.S. – 22%

Charlotte internet FAQs

*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. As of 11/05/20.

Last updated 11/05/20.