Best Internet Providers in Cabarrus County, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cabarrus County, NC
Cabarrus County has 8 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Cabarrus County.
Ranks compare Cabarrus County with the 100 North Carolina counties.
The Best Internet in Cabarrus County, NC at a Glance
Cabarrus County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Windstream
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EarthLink
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Cabarrus County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cabarrus County, NC?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in Cabarrus County based on 311 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 Cabarrus County?
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 Cabarrus County
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl 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 Cabarrus County Compares to the Rest of North Carolina
Cabarrus County's report card score is tied 18th of 100 and its connectivity index is tied 3rd of 100.
| Measure | Cabarrus County | Rank among North Carolina counties | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 83.6% | 31st of 100 | 78.0% | 71.5% | Davie County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 3,996 Mbps | 15th of 100 | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Greene County (8,030 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.7 | 35th of 100 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Buncombe County (9.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.9 | 2nd of 100 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Union County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | Tied 8th of 100 | 16% | 15% | Mecklenburg County and Wake County (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 6th of 100 | 95% | 96% | Carteret County and Dare County and 3 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 2nd of 100 | 91% | 91% | Wake County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | Tied 10th of 100 | 77% | 76% | Wake County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | Tied 8th of 100 | 80% | 81% | Orange County and Wake County (90%) |
| Median household income | $100,975 | 4th of 100 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Union County ($119,553) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 16th of 100 | 16% | 16% | Watauga County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 83.6% of homes in Cabarrus County, against 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Cabarrus County are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $100,975 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Cabarrus County Compares to Its Neighbors
Cabarrus County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Mecklenburg County has the most homes with fiber (89.4%) and Stanly County the fewest (55.9%); Cabarrus County has 83.6%.
Map of Cabarrus County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Cabarrus County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus County (this page) | 225,804 | 83.6% | 3,996 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 80/100 |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,115,482 | 89.4% | 4,953 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 80/100 |
| Union County | 238,267 | 76.9% | 2,523 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 84/100 |
| Iredell County | 186,693 | 73.5% | 3,483 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 75/100 |
| Rowan County | 146,875 | 76.2% | 2,306 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 60/100 |
| Stanly County | 62,504 | 55.9% | 1,563 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 58/100 |
Internet in Cabarrus County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 51.7% of homes in Harrisburg to 90.5% in Concord; by ZIP code, from 50.0% in 28075 (Harrisburg) to 93.5% in 28027 (Concord). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Cabarrus County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 123,644 | 90.5% | 5,562 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Kannapolis | 62,272 | 88.0% | 1,991 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 65/100 |
| Harrisburg | 24,438 | 51.7% | 1,650 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 94/100 |
| Midland | 9,440 | 63.4% | 2,521 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 84/100 |
| Mount Pleasant | 7,540 | 82.3% | 1,696 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 57/100 |
| Flows Store | 2,354 | 90.2% | 1,882 Mbps | 7 | B | 89/100 |
| Georgeville | 366 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 32/100 |
| Rimer | 72 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4 | B- | 57/100 |
ZIP codes in Cabarrus County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28027 (Concord) | 76,474 | 93.5% | 6,359 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 83/100 |
| 28025 (Concord) | 58,008 | 87.4% | 3,662 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 76/100 |
| 28081 (Kannapolis) | 28,596 | 91.9% | 2,127 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 67/100 |
| 28083 (Kannapolis) | 26,125 | 81.3% | 1,846 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 57/100 |
| 28075 (Harrisburg) | 22,207 | 50.0% | 1,486 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 94/100 |
| 28107 (Midland) | 9,754 | 60.5% | 2,461 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 84/100 |
| 28124 (Mount Pleasant) | 7,052 | 78.7% | 1,638 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 57/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cabarrus County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. 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 Cabarrus County
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Cabarrus County Internet Providers
Based on 311 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Cabarrus County residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.73 out of 5 stars and 83.8% coverage in Cabarrus County.
At a national level, based on 4392 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 Cabarrus County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cabarrus County Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream |  (3) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (1) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (1) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cabarrus County
Based on data reported by Cabarrus County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Cabarrus County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cabarrus County Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (3) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber |  (1) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (1) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cabarrus County?
Of the providers in Cabarrus County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cabarrus County 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.
AT&T is rated 3.46 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cabarrus County
| ISP / Tech Type | Cabarrus County Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFiber | (1) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (1) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (3) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Cabarrus County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cabarrus County?
Windstream Fiber in Cabarrus County, NC
Availability:
65.8%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,967 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 65.8% of Cabarrus County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,967 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Cabarrus County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Google Fiber in Cabarrus County, NC
Availability:
34.6%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 34.6% of Cabarrus County homes. Across the county, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Cabarrus County, NC
Availability:
13.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 13.0% of Cabarrus County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Cabarrus County, NC
Availability:
8.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,003 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 8.5% of Cabarrus County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,003 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 Cabarrus County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Cabarrus County, NC
Availability:
8.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,003 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 8.5% of Cabarrus County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,003 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 Cabarrus County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Cabarrus County, NC
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
3,336 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Cabarrus County homes. Across the county, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,336 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 3,278 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cabarrus County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cabarrus County, NC
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Cabarrus County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cabarrus County, NC
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
243 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Cabarrus County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 243 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cabarrus County, NC
Availability:
82.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.7% of Cabarrus County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cabarrus County, NC
Availability:
82.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.7% of Cabarrus County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cabarrus County?
Spectrum Cable in Cabarrus County, NC
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 97.3% of Cabarrus County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cabarrus County?
Windstream DSL in Cabarrus County, NC
Availability:
70.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
152 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 70.9% of Cabarrus County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 152 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 14 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Cabarrus County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Cabarrus County, NC
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 5.0% of Cabarrus County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 48 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Cabarrus County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Cabarrus County, NC
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 5.0% of Cabarrus County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 48 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Cabarrus County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
A Concord, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
February 16, 2026 They are ok but the service in my area can be better.
A Kannapolis, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
December 04, 2025 Spectrum provides a good product (Cable internet) and excellent customer service overall. As of late, there have been a couple of offline events where the modem goes offline. This is frustrating as someone who works from home. According to the technician (who was very easy to book), there is "noise" in the line which is causing some signal loss and explains the offline events. In any case, Spectrum has dealt with any issues with kind and courteous representatives of the company who appear to be well-trained, competent, and empathetic. The wait time for Customer Service is essentially non-existent (depending on when you call). The pricing is continuing to rise and the speed/quality is not rising at a level consistent with what they are charging. I would like to try their fiber internet for symmetrical upload and download speeds, but its not available in my area just yet. Overall, I am a satisfied customer but there are certainly some things that could improve my experience.
A Kannapolis, NC Customer
Hotwire Communications Cable
April 23, 2025 A Concord, NC Customer
GFiber
September 26, 2023 A Concord, NC Customer
Windstream Fiber
September 26, 2023 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Cabarrus County?
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 Cabarrus County is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cabarrus County is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cabarrus County, available to 98.0% 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.