Best Internet Providers in Belmont, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Belmont, NC
Belmont has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Belmont.
Ranks compare Belmont with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Belmont, NC at a Glance
Belmont Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Belmont ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Belmont, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Belmont based on 299 North Carolina customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Belmont?
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 Belmont
- 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 - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
How Belmont Compares to Places Its Size
Belmont's report card score is in the top 46% and its connectivity index is in the top 33%.
| Measure | Belmont | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Gaston County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 65.8% | bottom 36% | 69.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,212 Mbps | top 40% | 3,376 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | top 23% | 7.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 47% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | top 17% | 13% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 44% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 32% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | top 27% | 76% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | top 45% | 75% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $108,071 | top 31% | $75,125 | $83,207 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 26% | 14% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 65.8% of homes in Belmont, against 69.2% across Gaston County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Belmont are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $108,071 (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 Belmont
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Belmont?
EarthLink Fiber in Belmont, NC
Availability:
64.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,400 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 64.3% of Belmont homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,400 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 Belmont from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Belmont, NC
Availability:
64.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,400 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 64.3% of Belmont homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,400 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 Belmont from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Belmont, NC
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 9.2% of Belmont homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Belmont, NC
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Belmont homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Belmont?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Belmont, NC
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Belmont homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Belmont, NC
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
210 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of Belmont homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 210 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Belmont, NC
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.2% of Belmont homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Belmont, NC
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.2% of Belmont homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Belmont?
Spectrum Cable in Belmont, NC
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.7% of Belmont homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Belmont?
EarthLink DSL in Belmont, NC
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 85.6% of Belmont homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 61 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Belmont from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Belmont, NC
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 85.6% of Belmont homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 61 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Belmont from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Belmont by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Belmont has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Belmont
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Belmont
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28012 | 26,430 | 70.2% | 3,364 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 75/100 |
How Belmont Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Belmont that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 1 of them in South Carolina. Among them, Lake Wylie, SC has the most homes with fiber (97.3%) and Stanley the fewest (62.0%); Belmont has 65.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont (this page) | 20,271 | 65.8% | 3,212 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 75/100 |
| Gastonia | 104,185 | 77.7% | 3,844 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 62/100 |
| Mount Holly | 26,295 | 84.4% | 3,682 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Stanley | 14,837 | 62.0% | 2,755 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 69/100 |
| Lake Wylie, SC | 14,504 | 97.3% | 4,583 Mbps | 9.8 | A | 87/100 |
| Cramerton | 5,645 | 90.8% | 4,214 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 71/100 |
| Ranlo | 4,405 | 96.8% | 4,876 Mbps | 8.8 | A | 70/100 |
| Lowell | 3,806 | 76.9% | 3,993 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Springwood | 1,573 | 86.1% | 4,443 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 81/100 |
| McAdenville | 949 | 72.9% | 2,719 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 49/100 |
| Dixie | 125 | 99.2% | 5,000 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Belmont?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Belmont
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Hotwire Communications | 1,200 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Belmont Internet Providers
Based on 299 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Belmont residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.73 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 98.9% coverage in Belmont.
At a national level, based on 4188 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Belmont Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Belmont, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Belmont Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Belmont
Based on data reported by Belmont ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Belmont. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,885 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers 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 | Belmont Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) |  (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Belmont?
Of the providers in Belmont, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Belmont where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across North Carolina or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.23 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Belmont, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Belmont
| ISP / Tech Type | Belmont Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | 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 Belmont?
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 Belmont is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Belmont is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Belmont, available to 98.9% 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.