In Gaston County there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 66.65% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,440 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.
This page contains all Fiber internet providers in Gaston County, NC.
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Gaston County, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Gaston County
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 Gaston County are not shown.
Gaston County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Gaston County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 66.65% of Gaston County. 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 Gaston County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Gaston County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Gaston County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Gaston County home can get up to 4,440 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.12% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Gaston County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Gaston County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Gaston County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gaston County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 66.65% of Gaston County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 32.58% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Gaston County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gaston County, along with details on where in Gaston County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Gaston County, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 61.57%, or 140,349 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gaston County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gaston County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gaston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gaston County. The fastest plan anyone in Gaston County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gaston County customers is up to 4,633 Mbps.
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- 90.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Gaston County 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 Gaston County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gaston County 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 4,633 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Gaston County, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 61.57%, or 140,349 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gaston County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gaston County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gaston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gaston County. The fastest plan anyone in Gaston County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gaston County customers is up to 4,633 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 90.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Gaston County 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 Gaston County fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gaston County 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 4,633 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ripple Fiber Fiber in Gaston County, NC
Ripple Fiber fiber coverage
About 6.88%, or 15,675 people, have Ripple Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, central, west, south, and east Gaston County area. Ripple Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Gaston County.
Ripple Fiber fiber download speeds
Ripple Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gaston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ripple Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gaston County. The fastest plan anyone in Gaston County can order from Ripple Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Gaston County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Ripple Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Gaston County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ripple Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ripple Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Gaston County fiber providers. Ripple Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gaston County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Gaston County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 3.95%, or 9,013 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gaston County 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 Gaston County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gaston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gaston County. The fastest plan anyone in Gaston County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Gaston County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Gaston County 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 Gaston County fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gaston County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 228 Mbps.
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- 41.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 58.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Gaston County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gaston County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Gaston County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Gaston County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 4,440 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 66.65% in Gaston County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gaston County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Mecklenburg County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cleveland County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cabarrus County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rutherford County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stanly County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Transylvania County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Moore County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Richmond City, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Deschutes County, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dauphin County, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, ME: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clermont County, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clayton County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds