In Albemarle there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.92% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 985 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Albemarle
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 Albemarle are not shown.
Albemarle Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Albemarle
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Internet service is available in 99.92% of Albemarle. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Albemarle with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Albemarle?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Albemarle.
Internet Speed Key
The average Albemarle home can get up to 985 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Albemarle.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Albemarle, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Albemarle?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Albemarle you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 55.84% of Albemarle homes.
- Cable is fastest for 41.85% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.64%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Albemarle homes.
Internet Market Health in Albemarle
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Albemarle internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Albemarle based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.5 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.0 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Albemarle internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Albemarle homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Albemarle internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Albemarle is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Albemarle, along with details on where in Albemarle and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Albemarle, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 97.57%, or 25,310 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albemarle area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Albemarle.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albemarle. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albemarle. The fastest plan anyone in Albemarle can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Albemarle customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Albemarle download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Albemarle cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albemarle is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Albemarle, NC
Windstream DSL coverage
About 96.52%, or 25,038 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albemarle area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Albemarle.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albemarle. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Albemarle. The fastest plan anyone in Albemarle can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albemarle customers is up to 66 Mbps.
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- 2.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 52.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Albemarle download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Albemarle DSL providers. Windstream offers 13 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 Albemarle is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
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- 2.5% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 52.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Albemarle, NC
Windstream fiber coverage
About 55.84%, or 14,484 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albemarle area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Albemarle.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albemarle. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Albemarle. The fastest plan anyone in Albemarle 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 Albemarle customers is up to 1,008 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 99.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Albemarle download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Albemarle 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 Albemarle 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 1,008 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 99.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Albemarle, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.82%, or 24,596 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albemarle area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Albemarle.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albemarle. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Albemarle. The fastest plan anyone in Albemarle can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albemarle customers is up to 63 Mbps.
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- 51.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 49.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albemarle download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Albemarle fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Albemarle is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 51.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 49.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Albemarle, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 80.39%, or 20,854 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albemarle area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Albemarle.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albemarle. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Albemarle. The fastest plan anyone in Albemarle can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albemarle customers is up to 30 Mbps.
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- 7.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 93.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albemarle download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Albemarle fixed wireless 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 Albemarle is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.2 Mbps.
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- 7.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 93.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Albemarle, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 80.39%, or 20,854 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albemarle area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Albemarle.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albemarle. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Albemarle. The fastest plan anyone in Albemarle can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albemarle customers is up to 30 Mbps.
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- 7.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 93.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albemarle download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Albemarle fixed wireless 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 Albemarle is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.2 Mbps.
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- 7.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 93.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Albemarle, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 39.29%, or 10,191 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albemarle area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Albemarle.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albemarle. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albemarle. The fastest plan anyone in Albemarle can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Albemarle customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albemarle download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Albemarle fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albemarle is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fixed Wireless in Albemarle, NC
River Street fixed wireless coverage
About 3.85%, or 998 people, have River Street fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, and east Albemarle area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Albemarle.
River Street Networks fixed wireless download speeds
River Street is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albemarle. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, River Street fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Albemarle. The fastest plan anyone in Albemarle can order from River Street goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albemarle customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 91.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albemarle download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for River Street fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Albemarle fixed wireless providers. River Street 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 Albemarle is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, River Street customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
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- 91.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Albemarle Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Albemarle or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Albemarle compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Albemarle are much slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 985 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 99.92% in Albemarle.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Albemarle are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Porter, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Frog Pond, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Badin, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- New London, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Isenhour, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- River Haven, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Palmerville, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bloomington, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Finger, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Gibsonia, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Imperial Beach, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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