In the Charlotte area there are 9 residential Fiber providers covering 75.57% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,725 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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Charlotte, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Charlotte
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Charlotte area are not shown.
Charlotte Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Charlotte area is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 75.57% of the Charlotte area. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in the Charlotte area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Charlotte area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Charlotte area.
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The average Charlotte home can get up to 4,725 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 16.74% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Charlotte area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of the Charlotte area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Charlotte area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Charlotte area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 75.44% of Charlotte homes.
- Cable is fastest for 22.58% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.12%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Charlotte homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Charlotte area, along with details on where in the Charlotte area and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Charlotte, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 44.78%, or 1,191,239 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Charlotte area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Charlotte area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte area can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Charlotte customers is up to 4,349 Mbps.
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- 83.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Charlotte area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Charlotte fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,349 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Charlotte, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 44.78%, or 1,191,239 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Charlotte area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Charlotte area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte area can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Charlotte customers is up to 4,349 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 83.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Charlotte area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Charlotte fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,349 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fiber in Charlotte, NC
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 15.72%, or 418,133 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Charlotte area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Charlotte area.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte area can order from Google Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Charlotte customers is up to 7,881 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.3% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In the Charlotte area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Charlotte fiber providers. Google Fiber offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte area is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Google Fiber customers can get speeds up to 7,881 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.3% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Charlotte, NC
Windstream fiber coverage
About 11.99%, or 318,933 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, and south Charlotte area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Charlotte area.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte area can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Charlotte customers is up to 1,295 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 70.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In the Charlotte area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Charlotte fiber providers. Windstream offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte area is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,295 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 70.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Charlotte, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 9.67%, or 257,139 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Charlotte area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Charlotte area.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In the Charlotte area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Charlotte fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 343 Mbps.
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- 1.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 64.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 34.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
COMPORIUM Fiber in Charlotte, NC
COMPORIUM fiber coverage
About 7.38%, or 196,454 people, have COMPORIUM fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Charlotte area. COMPORIUM is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Charlotte area.
COMPORIUM fiber download speeds
COMPORIUM is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, COMPORIUM fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte area can order from COMPORIUM goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
COMPORIUM fiber upload speeds
In the Charlotte area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for COMPORIUM fiber. Compared to other ISPs, COMPORIUM is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Charlotte fiber providers. COMPORIUM offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte area is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Charlotte, NC
Hotwire Communications fiber coverage
About 2.52%, or 67,161 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southwest, and central Charlotte area. Hotwire Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Charlotte area.
Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds
Hotwire Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Charlotte area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Charlotte area. The fastest plan anyone in the Charlotte area can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 250 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Charlotte customers is up to 5,020 Mbps.
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- 4.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 93.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds
In the Charlotte area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Charlotte fiber providers. Hotwire Communications offers 5 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Charlotte area is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Hotwire Communications customers can get speeds up to 5,013 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 93.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
Charlotte Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Charlotte area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Charlotte area compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in the Charlotte area are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 4,725 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 75.57% in the Charlotte area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Charlotte area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Matthews, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dixie, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mint Hill, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stallings, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Harrisburg, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Belmont, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hemby Bridge, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Springwood, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Holly, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cramerton, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- San Antonio, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Portland, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Orlando, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sacramento, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pittsburgh, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Austin, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Baltimore, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Las Vegas, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cincinnati, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds