Best Internet Providers in China Grove, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in China Grove, NC
China Grove has 7 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in China Grove.
Ranks compare China Grove with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in China Grove, NC at a Glance
China Grove Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 China Grove ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in China Grove, NC?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in China Grove based on 305 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 China Grove?
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 China Grove
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - 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 China Grove Compares to Places Its Size
China Grove's report card score is in the bottom 50% and its connectivity index is in the top 47%.
| Measure | China Grove | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Rowan County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.1% | top 32% | 76.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,940 Mbps | bottom 36% | 2,306 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 | 6.2 | bottom 39% | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 30% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 26% | 9% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 40% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | top 48% | 76% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | bottom 33% | 74% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $67,051 | bottom 24% | $69,353 | $83,207 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 49% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 93.1% of homes in China Grove, against 76.2% across Rowan County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in China Grove are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,051 (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 China Grove
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in China Grove?
Windstream Fiber in China Grove, NC
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,992 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 91.4% of China Grove homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,992 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 China Grove from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in China Grove, NC
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 7.2% of China Grove homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in China Grove, NC
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 7.1% of China Grove homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in China Grove?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in China Grove, NC
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
212 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.2% of China Grove homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 212 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in China Grove, NC
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of China Grove homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in China Grove, NC
Availability:
78.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.9% of China Grove homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in China Grove, NC
Availability:
78.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.9% of China Grove homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in China Grove?
Spectrum Cable in China Grove, NC
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.6% of China Grove homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in China Grove?
Windstream DSL in China Grove, NC
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 65.6% of China Grove homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 86 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 10.0 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in China Grove from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in China Grove, NC
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 3.2% of China Grove homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 14 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in China Grove from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in China Grove, NC
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 3.2% of China Grove homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 14 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in China Grove from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in China Grove by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
China Grove has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in China Grove
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in China Grove
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28023 | 15,085 | 93.1% | 1,930 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 68/100 |
How China Grove Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to China Grove that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Landis has the most homes with fiber (92.6%) and East Spencer the fewest (28.8%); China Grove has 93.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Grove (this page) | 15,307 | 93.1% | 1,940 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 68/100 |
| Salisbury | 73,963 | 75.2% | 2,778 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 61/100 |
| Kannapolis | 62,272 | 88.0% | 1,991 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 65/100 |
| Rockwell | 11,429 | 58.2% | 1,582 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Landis | 4,444 | 92.6% | 1,929 Mbps | 6 | B | 53/100 |
| Granite Quarry | 4,000 | 82.2% | 2,387 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 62/100 |
| Mount Ulla | 2,953 | 78.8% | 1,165 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 71/100 |
| East Spencer | 1,608 | 28.8% | 1,468 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 38/100 |
| Faith | 1,148 | 65.5% | 1,774 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Rimer | 72 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4 | B- | 57/100 |
| Barber | 48 | 0.0% | 448 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in China Grove?
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, Windstream 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 China Grove
| Hotwire Communications | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for China Grove Internet Providers
Based on 305 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for China Grove 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 78.9% coverage in China Grove.
At a national level, based on 4287 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 China Grove Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in China Grove, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | China Grove Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream |  (0) |  (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (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 China Grove
Based on data reported by China Grove ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in China Grove. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,867 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | China Grove Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (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 China Grove?
Of the providers in China Grove, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in China Grove 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in China Grove, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in China Grove
| ISP / Tech Type | China Grove Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (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 China Grove?
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 China Grove is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 China Grove is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in China Grove, available to 99.6% 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.