What is the best internet provider in Charlotte?
Budget and speed are important factors in your search for a new internet service provider but availability can be just as crucial. Thankfully, Charlotte has plentiful coverage from a variety of providers, from fiber to cable to wireless. AT&T Fiber is CNET's pick for the best internet provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. You get a decent variety of plans that start at just $55 a month and go up to $245 per month for the 5-gig plan.
However, AT&T isn't your only solid option. Spectrum has cheaper plans starting at $50 a month and its high-speed cable coverage throughout Charlotte is much more extensive, making it attractive for those who want to bundle internet with TV services -- or those outside the 62% of the city with fiber access.
If you're looking for an internet connection with blazing-fast speeds? You should take a look at Google Fiber. Its fastest plan offers 8 gigabits per second for $150 a month, at least for the 14% of the city it covers. For those looking for budget-friendly home broadband, Kinetic by Windstream's $25 a month plan is a great option, which offers speeds up to 100Mbps.
Living in the greater Charlotte area my whole life -- from Concord to Fort Mill and spending time in University City, Oakhurst and Pineville -- I've become quite familiar with the local internet providers. I can guide you toward the cheapest plans and fastest speeds to help you easily compare your options.
Best internet in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte internet providers compared Provider Internet technology Monthly price range Speed range Monthly equipment costs Data cap Contract CNET review score AT&T Internet Air
Read full review Fixed wireless $60 75-225Mbps None 1.5TB None 7.4 AT&T Fiber
Read full review Fiber $55-$245 300-5,000Mbps None None None 7.4 Google Fiber
Read full review Fiber $70-$150 500-8,000Mbps None None None 7.4 Kinetic by Windstream DSL $25-$70 100-1,000Mbps None None None 6.7 Spectrum
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