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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 78% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 25% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 45% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 19% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.912% |
| MI-Connection Communications System | - | - | Cable | 94% |
| MI-Connection Communications System | - | - | Fiber-optic | 15% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 98.29%
3 providers - 49.08%
4+ providers - 7.18%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Cornelius is comparable to the rest of North Carolina - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Cornelius area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Cornelius residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 64% of those living in Cornelius.
There are six internet providers serving the Cornelius area, and 98.29% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cornelius's six internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Cornelius are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Cornelius.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Cornelius residents, covering 78% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 25% of the area. Cornelius’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 45% of Cornelius residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to most households in Cornelius covering 78% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Cornelius to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cornelius, $59.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cornelius, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Cornelius. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cornelius's providers, 359 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in Cornelius covering 25% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Cornelius than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cornelius, $59.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cornelius, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cornelius. These download speeds are available to 25% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cornelius's providers, 359 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to about half of households in Cornelius covering 45% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Cornelius residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Cornelius, $59.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cornelius, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Cornelius. These download speeds are available to 45% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cornelius's providers, 359 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Cornelius, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Cornelius, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Cornelius and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Cornelius at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Cornelius at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Cornelius residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Cornelius with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 78% of households in Cornelius. The next fastest internet provider in Cornelius is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 25% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Cornelius with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Cornelius, $59.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Cornelius, covering 25% of the city. MI-Connection Communications System also offers fiber internet in Cornelius and is available to 15% of households.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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