Best Internet Providers in 28202, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in 28202, NC
28202 has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 28202.
Ranks compare 28202 with the 29 Mecklenburg County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people.
The Best Internet in 28202, NC at a Glance
28202 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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AT&T
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Spectrum
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Fiber
Cable
GFiber
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this zip are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 28202 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 28202, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in 28202 based on 296 North Carolina customer reviews, and Google Fiber has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in 28202?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in ZIP 28202
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How 28202 Compares to the Rest of Mecklenburg County
28202's report card score is tied 26th of 29 and its connectivity index is tied 19th of 29.
| Measure | 28202 | Rank among Mecklenburg County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people | Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 74.7% | 28th of 29 | 79.7% | 89.4% | 71.5% | 28134 (97.9%) |
| Download speed for most homes | 4,539 Mbps | 14th of 29 | 3,985 Mbps | 4,953 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | 28269 (6,801 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.4 | Tied 14th of 29 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 7.1 | 28031 (10.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.5 | 29th of 29 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 28036 and 28214 and 1 more (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 37% | 4th of 29 | 21% | 29% | 15% | 28262 (46%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 2nd of 29 | 96% | 97% | 96% | 28207 (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 14th of 29 | 93% | 94% | 91% | 28036 and 28226 and 2 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 88% | Tied 8th of 29 | 81% | 84% | 76% | 28036 (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | Tied 9th of 29 | 83% | 86% | 81% | 28207 (96%) |
| Median household income | $105,367 | 14th of 29 | $96,280 | $100,508 | $93,246 | 28207 ($211,373) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | 22nd of 29 | 15% | 16% | 16% | 28262 (29%) |
Fiber reaches 74.7% of homes in 28202, against 79.7% across Charlotte and 89.4% across Mecklenburg County. Households in 28202 are smaller than the US average (1.5 people against 2.7); 37% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $105,367 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in 28202
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 28202?
Spectrum Fiber in 28202, NC
Availability:
47.8%
Customer Rating:
(204)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 47.8% of 28202 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Google Fiber in 28202, NC
Availability:
46.4%
Customer Rating:
(104)
Avg. Download Speed
7,100 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 46.4% of 28202 homes. Across the zip, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,100 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Google Fiber.
EarthLink Fiber in 28202, NC
Availability:
28.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,150 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 28.2% of 28202 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,150 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 28202 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in 28202, NC
Availability:
28.2%
Customer Rating:
(535)
Avg. Download Speed
4,150 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 28.2% of 28202 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,150 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in 28202 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 28202?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 28202, NC
Availability:
90.7%
Customer Rating:
(360)
Avg. Download Speed
971 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% of 28202 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 971 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 73 Mbps throughout the zip.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 28202, NC
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(337)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.4% of 28202 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 92 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 28202, NC
Availability:
85.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.2% of 28202 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 80 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 28202, NC
Availability:
85.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.2% of 28202 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 80 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 28202?
Spectrum Cable in 28202, NC
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(1728)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 90.0% of 28202 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 28202?
EarthLink DSL in 28202, NC
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 91.0% of 28202 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.1 Mbps throughout the zip. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 28202 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in 28202, NC
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 91.0% of 28202 homes. Across the zip, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.1 Mbps throughout the zip. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 28202 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How 28202 Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 28202 that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, 28209 (Charlotte) has the most homes with fiber (96.2%) and 28217 (Charlotte) the fewest (76.5%); 28202 has 74.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28202 (this page) | 16,071 | 74.7% | 4,539 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 75/100 |
| 28216 (Charlotte) | 58,998 | 88.7% | 4,002 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 77/100 |
| 28205 (Charlotte) | 49,100 | 95.8% | 5,615 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 65/100 |
| 28208 (Charlotte) | 38,296 | 79.6% | 3,663 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 51/100 |
| 28211 (Charlotte) | 31,477 | 91.9% | 4,769 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 84/100 |
| 28217 (Charlotte) | 29,621 | 76.5% | 3,493 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 57/100 |
| 28209 (Charlotte) | 25,290 | 96.2% | 5,348 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 74/100 |
| 28203 (Charlotte) | 18,921 | 92.0% | 3,424 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 72/100 |
| 28206 (Charlotte) | 14,053 | 90.5% | 4,416 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 60/100 |
| 28207 (Charlotte) | 10,239 | 94.8% | 4,107 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 84/100 |
| 28204 (Charlotte) | 9,423 | 92.8% | 4,465 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 28202?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Google Fiber should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 28202
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for 28202 Internet Providers
Based on 296 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for 28202 residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.74 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 91.4% coverage in 28202.
At a national level, based on 4240 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 28202 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 28202, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 28202 Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (58) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (104) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (211) | (1935) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 28202
Based on data reported by 28202 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in 28202. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,974 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | 28202 Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFiber | (0) |  (6) | (104) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (58) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (211) | (1935) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 28202?
North Carolina customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in the state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.17 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Google Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 28202 customers with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in 28202, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 28202
| ISP / Tech Type | 28202 Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (104) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (58) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (211) | (1935) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Spectrum Cable
November 05, 2026 Service during the day has gotten a little better. However, Spectrum does a lot of maintenance late at night and therefore the TV and Internet go out. Not happy with that since I stay up late.
ISPReports User
Ripple Fiber
November 01, 2026 Constant outages with customer service associates that barely know anything about the product
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AT&T Fiber
October 26, 2026 Price keeps going up, for the same service. Terrible internet service: 6 outages in the past month (Sept-Oct 2026) Very unreliable. If you have a problem: Customer Service is an AI bot.
ISPReports User
Spectrum
October 26, 2026 Declining since an optic company came into our housing area in zip 28110. We are displeased and considering alternatives.
ISPReports User
Brightspeed
October 23, 2026 You can not pay me enough to recommend Brightspeed. I can not believe that there are any legitimate reviews over a 2.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in 28202?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 28202 is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 28202 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in 28202, available to 91.4% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.