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Internet providers in Kannapolis, NC

Kannapolis, NC internet providers

Provider
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **Cable100%
Windstream - 200 - 2,000 MbpsDSL98%
Windstream - 200 - 2,000 MbpsFiber-optic50%
Windstream - 200 - 2,000 MbpsCable0.667%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
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Kannapolis internet service at a glance

At 100%, broadband coverage in Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Kannapolis residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 80% of those living in Kannapolis.

There are four internet providers serving the Kannapolis area, and 98.88% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Kannapolis's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in Kannapolis

The largest internet providers in Kannapolis are Spectrum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Kannapolis.

Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Kannapolis residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Kannapolis’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Kannapolis residents.

Spectrum cable internet

Provider
Spectrum
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps**

(wireless speeds may vary)

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Kannapolis covering 100% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Kannapolis residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Kannapolis, $61.66.

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 Kannapolis, $0.55.

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 Kannapolis. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kannapolis's providers, 112 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Kannapolis covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Kannapolis where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.

Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Kannapolis, $61.66.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Kannapolis, $0.55.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Kannapolis. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Kannapolis's providers, 112 Mbps.

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Viasat satellite internet

Provider
Viasat
Starting price*
$69.99/mo.
Max download speed

150 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Kannapolis covering 100% of the area.

Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Kannapolis where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.

Internet prices for Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Kannapolis, $61.66.

Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Kannapolis, $0.55.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Kannapolis. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Kannapolis's providers, 112 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Kannapolis with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Kannapolis. The next fastest internet provider in Kannapolis is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 50% of the area.

Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Kannapolis with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Kannapolis, $61.66.

Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Kannapolis, covering 50% of the city.

Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.

Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.

There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.