In Third Ward there are 8 residential internet providers covering 84.83% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,902 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 Third Ward
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 Third Ward are not shown.
Third Ward 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
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Internet service is available in 84.83% of Third Ward. 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 Third Ward with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Third Ward?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Third Ward.
Internet Speed Key
The average Third Ward home can get up to 2,902 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which 9.77% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Third Ward.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Third Ward, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Third Ward?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Third Ward you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 46.82% of Third Ward homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 37.70%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 15.17% of Third Ward homes.
Internet Market Health in Third Ward
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Third Ward 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 Third Ward based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.1 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.7 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 8.1 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Third Ward internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Third Ward homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Third Ward internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 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, Third Ward is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Third Ward, along with details on where in Third Ward and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 84.53%, or 3,114 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Third Ward area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Third Ward.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Third Ward. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Third Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Third Ward can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Third Ward customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 29.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 34.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 33.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Third Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Third Ward DSL providers. AT&T offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Third Ward is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 63.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 33.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 84.53%, or 3,114 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Third Ward area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Third Ward.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Third Ward. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Third Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Third Ward can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Third Ward customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 29.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 34.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 33.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Third Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Third Ward DSL providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Third Ward is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 63.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 33.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 84.09%, or 3,098 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, southwest, northeast, east, north, south, and west Third Ward area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Third Ward.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Third Ward. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Third Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Third Ward can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Third Ward customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Third Ward 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 Third Ward cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Third Ward is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 37.05%, or 1,365 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, east, south, and central Third Ward area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Third Ward.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Third Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Third Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Third Ward can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Third Ward customers is up to 3,523 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 63.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 36.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Third Ward 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 below average compared to other Third Ward fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Third Ward 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 3,523 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 63.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 36.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 37.05%, or 1,365 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, east, south, and central Third Ward area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Third Ward.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Third Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Third Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Third Ward can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Third Ward customers is up to 3,523 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 63.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 36.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Third Ward 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 below average compared to other Third Ward fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Third Ward 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 3,523 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 63.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 36.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 15.47%, or 570 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central and west Third Ward area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Third Ward.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Third Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Third Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Third Ward can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Third Ward customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Third Ward 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 Third Ward fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Third Ward is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fiber in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 9.77%, or 360 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north Third Ward area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Third Ward.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Third Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Third Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Third Ward can order from Google Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Third Ward customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Third Ward download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Third Ward fiber providers. Google Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Third Ward is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 84.53%, or 3,114 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Third Ward area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Third Ward.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Third Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Third Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Third Ward can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Third Ward customers is up to 994 Mbps.
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- 99.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Third Ward 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 Third Ward fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Third Ward is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 75 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 84.53%, or 3,114 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Third Ward area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Third Ward.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Third Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Third Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Third Ward can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Third Ward customers is up to 99 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Third Ward 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 Third Ward fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Third Ward 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 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 84.53%, or 3,114 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Third Ward area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Third Ward.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Third Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Third Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Third Ward can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Third Ward customers is up to 99 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Third Ward 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 Third Ward fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Third Ward 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 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 84.39%, or 3,109 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, southwest, northeast, east, north, south, and west Third Ward 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 Third Ward.
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 Third Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Third Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Third Ward can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Third Ward customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Third Ward 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 below average compared to other Third Ward fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Third Ward is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Third Ward Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Third Ward or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Third Ward compare to the rest of Charlotte?
Internet speeds in Third Ward are slower versus the average speeds in Charlotte: 3,825 Mbps in Charlotte versus 2,902 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has less internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Charlotte is 99.34% versus 84.83% in Third Ward.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Third Ward 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- Ashley Park, Charlotte, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Sedgefield, Charlotte, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Plaza Midwood, Charlotte, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- North Charlotte, Charlotte, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Garfield, Pittsburgh, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Isles, Minneapolis, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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