In Mecklenburg County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 97.15% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,187 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.
Jump to Availability Maps
10 Internet Service Providers in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County are not shown.
Mecklenburg County 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 Mecklenburg County
Using the dropdown below, please select a provider. Green indicates nearly all homes have service, red indicates few homes have service, and blank indicates no service.
Please note some providers will take longer to load than others
Internet service is available in 97.15% of Mecklenburg 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 EMPOWER Broadband. Now you can call companies in Mecklenburg County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Mecklenburg County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Mecklenburg County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Mecklenburg County home can get up to 1,187 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 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 Mecklenburg County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Mecklenburg County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Mecklenburg County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Mecklenburg 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 61.73% of Mecklenburg County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 25.67% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 8.87%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.85% of Mecklenburg County homes.
Internet Market Health in Mecklenburg County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Mecklenburg County 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, Mecklenburg County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and dsl, 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. Mecklenburg County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 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, Mecklenburg County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Mecklenburg County, along with details on where in Mecklenburg County and at what speeds.
EMPOWER Broadband Fiber in Mecklenburg County, VA
EMPOWER Broadband fiber coverage
About 50.28%, or 15,243 people, have EMPOWER Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mecklenburg County area. EMPOWER Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Mecklenburg County.
EMPOWER Broadband fiber download speeds
EMPOWER Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mecklenburg County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EMPOWER Broadband fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mecklenburg County. The fastest plan anyone in Mecklenburg County can order from EMPOWER Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Mecklenburg County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EMPOWER Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Mecklenburg County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EMPOWER Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EMPOWER Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Mecklenburg County fiber providers. EMPOWER Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mecklenburg County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Mecklenburg County, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 36.69%, or 11,125 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, east, northwest, central, and southeast Mecklenburg County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Mecklenburg County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mecklenburg County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mecklenburg County. The fastest plan anyone in Mecklenburg County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mecklenburg County customers is up to 1,314 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Mecklenburg County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Mecklenburg County cable providers. XFINITY 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 Mecklenburg County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 66 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Mecklenburg County, VA
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 18.59%, or 5,637 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Mecklenburg County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Mecklenburg County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mecklenburg County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mecklenburg County. The fastest plan anyone in Mecklenburg County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Mecklenburg County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Mecklenburg County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Mecklenburg County fiber providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mecklenburg County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Mecklenburg County, VA
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 18.14%, or 5,501 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, central, north, and southeast Mecklenburg County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Mecklenburg County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mecklenburg County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Mecklenburg County. The fastest plan anyone in Mecklenburg County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mecklenburg County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 56.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Mecklenburg County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Mecklenburg County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Mecklenburg County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 56.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EMPOWER Broadband DSL in Mecklenburg County, VA
EMPOWER Broadband DSL coverage
About 12.06%, or 3,656 people, have EMPOWER Broadband DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, south, and central Mecklenburg County area. EMPOWER Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mecklenburg County.
EMPOWER Broadband DSL download speeds
EMPOWER Broadband is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mecklenburg County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EMPOWER Broadband DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mecklenburg County. The fastest plan anyone in Mecklenburg County can order from EMPOWER Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mecklenburg County customers is up to 16 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 37.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 62.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EMPOWER Broadband DSL upload speeds
In Mecklenburg County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EMPOWER Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EMPOWER Broadband is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Mecklenburg County DSL providers. EMPOWER Broadband 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 Mecklenburg County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EMPOWER Broadband customers can get speeds up to 1.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 62.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Shentel Cable in Mecklenburg County, VA
Shentel cable coverage
About 9.04%, or 2,741 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and west Mecklenburg County area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mecklenburg County.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mecklenburg County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mecklenburg County. The fastest plan anyone in Mecklenburg County can order from Shentel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Mecklenburg County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In Mecklenburg County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel cable. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Mecklenburg County cable providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mecklenburg County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Shentel Fiber in Mecklenburg County, VA
Shentel fiber coverage
About 1.51%, or 458 people, have Shentel fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and southwest Mecklenburg County area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mecklenburg County.
Shentel fiber download speeds
Shentel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mecklenburg County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Shentel fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mecklenburg County. The fastest plan anyone in Mecklenburg County can order from Shentel goes up to 10,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mecklenburg County customers is up to 3,948 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 32.8% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
- 67.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel fiber upload speeds
In Mecklenburg County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Mecklenburg County fiber providers. Shentel 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 Mecklenburg County is up to 10,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Shentel customers can get speeds up to 3,299 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 32.8% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
- 67.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mecklenburg County, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 82.05%, or 24,877 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mecklenburg 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 much of Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County. The fastest plan anyone in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County customers is up to 57 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 42.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 58.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 58.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mecklenburg County, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 50.06%, or 15,177 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mecklenburg County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mecklenburg County. The fastest plan anyone in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 5.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mecklenburg County, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 50.06%, or 15,177 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County. The fastest plan anyone in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 5.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Mecklenburg County, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 35.78%, or 10,849 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mecklenburg County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Mecklenburg County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mecklenburg County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mecklenburg County. The fastest plan anyone in Mecklenburg County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Mecklenburg County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mecklenburg County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Mecklenburg County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Mecklenburg County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Mecklenburg County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Mecklenburg County are slower versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,187 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 97.15% in Mecklenburg County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Mecklenburg 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
- Brunswick County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Halifax County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Emporia City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greensville County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pittsylvania County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Danville City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southampton County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Martinsville City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lampasas County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pulaski County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prince Edward County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Preston County, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prentiss County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Powhatan County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pottawatomie County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lawrence County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lawrence County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lawrence County, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds