In Gaston County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.83% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,291 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 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
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Internet service is available in 99.83% of Gaston County. 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 AT&T. Now you can call companies in Gaston County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Gaston County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Gaston County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Gaston County home can get up to 3,291 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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, 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 Gaston County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Gaston County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Gaston County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gaston County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Gaston County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Gaston County 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 Gaston County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.3 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.5 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.9 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Gaston County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Gaston County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Gaston County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, Gaston County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet 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.
Spectrum Cable in Gaston County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 98.86%, or 225,337 people, have Spectrum cable 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 most of Gaston County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gaston County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. 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 cable upload speeds
In Gaston County 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 Gaston County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gaston County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Gaston County, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 87.57%, or 199,602 people, have EarthLink DSL 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 most of Gaston County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gaston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Gaston County. The fastest plan anyone in Gaston County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gaston County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 42.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Gaston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Gaston County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Gaston County, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 87.57%, or 199,602 people, have AT&T DSL 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 most of Gaston County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gaston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Gaston County. The fastest plan anyone in Gaston County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gaston County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 42.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Gaston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Gaston County DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
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.
Show all download speeds
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gaston County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.75%, or 222,811 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gaston County 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 Gaston County.
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 Gaston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gaston County. The fastest plan anyone in Gaston County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gaston County customers is up to 69 Mbps.
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- 59.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 41.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gaston County 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 average compared to other Gaston County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 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 13 Mbps.
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- 59.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 41.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gaston County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 77.65%, or 177,000 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless 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 much of Gaston County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gaston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gaston County. The fastest plan anyone in Gaston County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gaston County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gaston County 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 one of the slowest compared to other Gaston County fixed wireless 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 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 5.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gaston County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 77.65%, or 177,000 people, have AT&T fixed wireless 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 much of Gaston County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gaston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gaston County. The fastest plan anyone in Gaston County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gaston County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gaston County 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 one of the slowest compared to other Gaston County fixed wireless 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 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 5.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gaston County, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 71.77%, or 163,603 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gaston County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Gaston County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gaston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gaston County. The fastest plan anyone in Gaston County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Gaston County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gaston County 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 Gaston County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gaston County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Gaston County Internet 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 internet in Gaston County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Gaston County are comparable versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 3,291 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 99.83% in Gaston County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cleveland County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cabarrus County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rutherford County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stanly County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Transylvania County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moore County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Richmond City, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Deschutes County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dauphin County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clermont County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clayton County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds