In Charlotte there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.25% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 811 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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8 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 Charlotte are not shown.
Charlotte 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 Charlotte
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Internet service is available in 99.25% of Charlotte. 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 HillBilly Wireless Internet. Now you can call companies in Charlotte with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Charlotte?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Charlotte.
Internet Speed Key
The average Charlotte home can get up to 811 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 76.22% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 9.76% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Charlotte.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Charlotte, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Charlotte?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Charlotte you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.22% of Charlotte homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 23.03%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Charlotte homes.
Internet Market Health in Charlotte
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Charlotte 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 Charlotte based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.3 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Charlotte internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Charlotte homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and cable, 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 similar. Charlotte internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 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, Charlotte needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Charlotte, along with details on where in Charlotte and at what speeds.
HillBilly Wireless Internet Fiber in Charlotte, AR
HillBilly Wireless Internet fiber coverage
About 76.22%, or 609 people, have HillBilly Wireless Internet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Charlotte area. HillBilly Wireless Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Charlotte.
HillBilly Wireless Internet fiber download speeds
HillBilly Wireless Internet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charlotte. Versus other fiber providers in the area, HillBilly Wireless Internet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Charlotte. The fastest plan anyone in Charlotte can order from HillBilly Wireless Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
HillBilly Wireless Internet fiber upload speeds
In Charlotte download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for HillBilly Wireless Internet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, HillBilly Wireless Internet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Charlotte fiber providers. HillBilly Wireless Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charlotte is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Charlotte, AR
Optimum cable coverage
About 7.88%, or 63 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Charlotte area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Charlotte.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charlotte. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Charlotte. The fastest plan anyone in Charlotte can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Charlotte download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Charlotte cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charlotte is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Charlotte, AR
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 78.72%, or 629 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, central, southeast, south, southwest, and west Charlotte area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Charlotte.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charlotte. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Charlotte. The fastest plan anyone in Charlotte can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Charlotte 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Charlotte fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charlotte is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
HillBilly Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Charlotte, AR
HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 68.09%, or 544 people, have HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, central, southeast, southwest, northeast, east, and west Charlotte area. HillBilly Wireless Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Charlotte.
HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless download speeds
HillBilly Wireless Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charlotte. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Charlotte. The fastest plan anyone in Charlotte can order from HillBilly Wireless Internet goes up to 45 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Charlotte download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for HillBilly Wireless Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, HillBilly Wireless Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Charlotte fixed wireless providers. HillBilly Wireless Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charlotte is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Charlotte, AR
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 58.32%, or 466 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, north, southwest, south, northeast, and east Charlotte area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Charlotte.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charlotte. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Charlotte. The fastest plan anyone in Charlotte can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Charlotte 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 Charlotte fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charlotte is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Charlotte, AR
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 20.03%, or 160 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and southwest Charlotte area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Charlotte.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charlotte. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Charlotte. The fastest plan anyone in Charlotte can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Charlotte download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Charlotte fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charlotte is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Charlotte, AR
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 20.03%, or 160 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and southwest Charlotte area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Charlotte.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charlotte. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Charlotte. The fastest plan anyone in Charlotte can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Charlotte customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Charlotte download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Charlotte fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charlotte is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Charlotte Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Charlotte or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Charlotte compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Internet speeds in Charlotte are slower versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 2,552 Mbps in Arkansas versus 811 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Arkansas is 98.04% versus 99.25% in Charlotte.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Charlotte 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
- Walnut Grove, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sulphur Rock, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gainsboro, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cord, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hickory Valley, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newark, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Magness, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moorefield, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dowdy, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cave City, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bailey, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Blue Rock, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Blue Ridge Manor, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Big Run, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Big Pool, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Benham, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bell, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ballsville, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Analomink, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Norwood, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds