Internet providers in North Carolina

Best internet providers in North Carolina

AT&T Internet

(3827) 3.8k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$55

00/mo.*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

4,700

Mbps

Call to learn more:

(844) 451-2720

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(844) 451-2720

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*Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify.

*Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify.

Spectrum Internet

(7212) 7.2k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$30

00/mo.*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

1,000

Mbps

Call to learn more:

(844) 451-2720

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(844) 451-2720 Check plans with Spectrum

(844) 451-2720

(844) 451-2720

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*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states.

*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states.

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

(1650) 1.7k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$35

00/mo.*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

415

Mbps

Call to learn more:

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with T-Mobile

(844) 451-2720 Check plans with T-Mobile

(844) 451-2720

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with T-Mobile

*w/AutoPay, a T-Mobile post paid voice line. Plus taxes and fees. Additional 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. Speeds may vary. Standalone plan starts at $50/mo. Includes 5 Year Price Guarantee.

*w/AutoPay, a T-Mobile post paid voice line. Plus taxes and fees. Additional 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. Speeds may vary. Standalone plan starts at $50/mo. Includes 5 Year Price Guarantee.

SPECTRUM: Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Updated as of 08/27/25.

Key takeaways

• North Carolina residents have access to satellite, cable, fiber and fixed wireless internet 
• Spectrum is widely available to over 70% of the state
• Google Fiber offers some of the fastest internet in North Carolina, with speeds ranging from 1,000 – 8,000 Mbps
• Brightspeed offers the cheapest internet plan in North Carolina at just $29.00/mo.

Fastest internet in North Carolina

When shopping for fast internet, keep in mind how much speed you need. Smaller households need 300 Mbps or less, while larger smart homes with multiple users will need to consider fast plans at 500 Mbps or above.

The average speed of internet connections in North Carolina matches that of the U.S., at around 320 Mbps, but several providers, including AT&T, Google Fiber, Brightspeed and TDS, provide faster internet with speeds up to 8 gigs in some areas, but are mainly focused in metro locations. Fast plans start at $59.00/mo. for 1,000 Mbps.

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*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. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 08/27/25.
**Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.

Cheapest internet in North Carolina

Brightspeed has the cheapest internet plan in North Carolina, starting at $29.00/mo. for 300 Mbps. Verizon and T-Mobile have cheap options available as a cell phone and internet bundle, starting around $35.00/mo. In more rural areas, satellite may be the only option so costs could be higher in those areas. Some bundling options can save you money, depending on the provider.

Some providers also have low-cost internet plans for qualifying households. Check out Access from AT&T or Spectrum Internet Assist.

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*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. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 08/27/25.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.***w/Authopay and a post paid voice line. Plus taxes and fees.
†Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo., 5G Home Plus plan at $45/mo. Or 5G Home Ultimate plan at $60/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. © 2025 Verizon.

North Carolina internet provider comparison

We’ve ranked the top internet providers in North Carolina by coverage area, technology and starting price. We’ve done the research so you can easily find the providers in your area that are the best fit for you.

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*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. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 08/27/25.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.

***w/ Autopay and T-Mobile postpaid voice line. Plus taxes and fees.
****Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo., 5G Home Plus plan at $45/mo. Or 5G Home Ultimate plan at $60/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. © 2025 Verizon.
†Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. One time install chrg may apply. Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.

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How we review internet in North Carolina

We review top providers in North Carolina like Spectrum, T-Mobile and Hughesnet by plan speeds and costs to provide an easy-to-digest comparison for quick shopping. We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 290 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.

We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.

North Carolina internet statistics

Compare North Carolina’s median download and upload speeds to the U.S. median upload and download speeds. North Carolina pulls ahead when it comes to download speed, but the U.S. has a faster median upload speed.

Source: Ookla’s Speedtest.net

Internet availability in North Carolina

100% of North Carolina has access to download speeds of at least 100 Mbps, but less than half (47%) can access gig speeds. Satellite is the most widely available connection type, available to 100% of the state. Cable is also widely available to 80% of North Carolina, but fiber is only available to 49% of the state. Google Fiber and Kinetic are working to expand their fiber internet footprint to cities in Cabarrus, New Hanover and Stanly counties. The fastest internet from cable and fiber providers is mainly focused in urban areas, so rural residents may only have satellite internet as an option. Top providers in North Carolina include Spectrum, T-Mobile and AT&T.

Source: FCC National Broadband Map

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Most widely available providers in North Carolina

Starlink and Hughesnet provide satellite internet to the entire state, providing rural residents with an internet option when they cannot access cable or fiber. Aside from satellite, Spectrum is the most widely available non-satellite provider with 75% coverage of North Carolina. T-Mobile’s 5G service also has widespread availability to over 60% of North Carolina, but speeds will be more varied than cable or fiber. Check your ZIP code to find providers available where you live, but keep in mind that prices and speeds will depend on your location.

Quality of internet access in North Carolina

100% of North Carolina has access to the minimum recommended broadband speeds of 100/20 Mbps, but less than half the state has access to gigabit speeds:

• Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100%
• Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 250/25 Mbps): 88%
• Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 44%

Source: FCC coverage maps

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North Carolina internet provider breakdowns

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*Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Updated as of 08/27/25.

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North Carolina internet customer reviews

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Find North Carolina internet providers by city

North Carolina offers residents and visitors a little bit of everything. Whether you live near the mountains in a city like Asheville, on the coast in Wilmington or in one of North Carolina’s largest cities like Charlotte or Raleigh, there are several top internet service providers (ISPs) available in the Tar Heel State. You can choose from fiber, cable, DSL and satellite internet options. Competitive prices are the standard in North Carolina, so checking out current internet plans in your area can save you money.

Explore internet availability and speed in various North Carolina cities. We’ve included each city’s median download speed from Ookla’s Speedtest.net, the percentage of households in each city with access to at least 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1,000 Mbps and the number of providers available in each city.

Mecklenburg County

Residents in Mecklenburg County have 10 providers to pick from, but not all are available in all parts of the county. Spectrum, satellite ISPs like Hughesnet, AT&T and T-Mobile are the most available providers. 100% of the county addresses can access 100/20 Mbps, while 95% can get 250/25 Mbps. Only 61% can reach speeds of 1 gig.

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Guilford County

Guilford County residents have nine providers available with satellite ISPs, Spectrum and T-Mobile home internet the most available. 100% of addresses can access speeds of 100/20 Mbps. 93% have speeds up to 250/25 Mbps and 57% can reach 1 gig.

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Wake County

Wake County is the largest in North Carolina, with over one million residents who have 10 providers to pick from, with Spectrum and satellite services being the most prevalent. All addresses can access speeds up to 100/20 Mbps, 95% can reach 250/25 Mbps and 67% can access 1 gig.

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Sources: FCC National Broadband Map and Ookla’s Speedtest.net

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*Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Updated as of 08/27/25.

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