In Gastonia there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 76.28% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,668 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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Gastonia, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Gastonia
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 Gastonia are not shown.
Gastonia Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Gastonia is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 76.28% of Gastonia. 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 Gastonia above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Gastonia?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Gastonia.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Gastonia home can get up to 4,668 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 69.27% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.28% 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 Gastonia.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Gastonia, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Gastonia?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gastonia you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.28% of Gastonia homes.
- Cable is fastest for 23.01% of the city.
- 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 Gastonia homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gastonia, along with details on where in Gastonia and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Gastonia, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 74.43%, or 77,547 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Gastonia area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Gastonia.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gastonia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gastonia. The fastest plan anyone in Gastonia 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 Gastonia customers is up to 4,723 Mbps.
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- 93.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Gastonia download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Gastonia 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 Gastonia 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 4,723 Mbps.
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- 93.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Gastonia, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 74.43%, or 77,547 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Gastonia area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Gastonia.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gastonia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gastonia. The fastest plan anyone in Gastonia 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 Gastonia customers is up to 4,723 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Gastonia download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Gastonia 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 Gastonia 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 4,723 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ripple Fiber Fiber in Gastonia, NC
Ripple Fiber fiber coverage
About 8.02%, or 8,360 people, have Ripple Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, east, and north Gastonia 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 Gastonia.
Ripple Fiber fiber download speeds
Ripple Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gastonia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ripple Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gastonia. The fastest plan anyone in Gastonia can order from Ripple Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Gastonia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Ripple Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Gastonia 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 Gastonia fiber providers. Ripple Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gastonia 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 Gastonia, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 3.29%, or 3,432 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, east, southwest, and northwest Gastonia 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 Gastonia.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gastonia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gastonia. The fastest plan anyone in Gastonia can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Gastonia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Gastonia 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 Gastonia fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Gastonia 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 154 Mbps.
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- 25.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 74.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Gastonia Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gastonia or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Gastonia compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Gastonia are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 4,668 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 76.28% in Gastonia.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gastonia 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
- Ranlo, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lowell, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cramerton, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- McAdenville, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Springwood, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mountain View, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bessemer City, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clover, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Oklahoma City, OK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Olympia, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Oshkosh, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Macon, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maryville, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- McKinney, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lynchburg, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Madison, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Long Beach, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Marietta, GA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds