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Internet providers in Waxhaw, NC

Waxhaw, NC internet providers

Provider
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **Cable100%
Windstream - 200 - 2,000 MbpsDSL98%
Windstream - 200 - 2,000 MbpsCable7.948%
Windstream - 200 - 2,000 MbpsFiber-optic3.889%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
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Waxhaw internet service at a glance

At 100%, broadband coverage in Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Waxhaw residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 59% of those living in Waxhaw.

There are four internet providers serving the Waxhaw area, and 98.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Waxhaw'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 Waxhaw

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

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

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw, $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 Waxhaw, $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 Waxhaw. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waxhaw'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 Waxhaw covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw, $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 Waxhaw, $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 Waxhaw. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Waxhaw'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 Waxhaw covering 100% of the area.

Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw, $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 Waxhaw, $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 Waxhaw. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Waxhaw's providers, 112 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Waxhaw with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Waxhaw. The next fastest internet provider in Waxhaw is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 7.948% of the area.

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

Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Waxhaw, covering 3.889% of the city.

Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.

Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.

No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.