Best Internet Providers in Concord, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Concord, NC
Concord 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Concord.
Ranks compare Concord with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Concord, NC at a Glance
Concord Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
GFiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Concord ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Concord, NC?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in Concord 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 Concord?
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 Concord
- 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
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - 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 Concord Compares to Places Its Size
Concord's report card score is tied 87th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 84th of 305.
| Measure | Concord | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Cabarrus County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.5% | Tied 82nd of 305 | 83.6% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 5,562 Mbps | 64th of 305 | 3,996 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | Tied 212th of 305 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | Tied 74th of 305 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | Tied 100th of 305 | 18% | 16% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 131st of 305 | 97% | 95% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 103rd of 305 | 94% | 91% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | Tied 117th of 305 | 81% | 77% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | Tied 139th of 305 | 85% | 80% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $95,887 | 128th of 305 | $100,975 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 146th of 305 | 16% | 16% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 90.5% of homes in Concord, against 83.6% across Cabarrus County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Concord are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $95,887 (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 Concord
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Concord?
Windstream Fiber in Concord, NC
Availability:
69.2%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,970 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 69.2% of Concord homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,970 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 Concord from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Google Fiber in Concord, NC
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 60.7% of Concord homes. Across the city, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Concord, NC
Availability:
11.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.7% of Concord homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Concord, NC
Availability:
7.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,175 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 7.8% of Concord homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,175 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 Concord from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Concord, NC
Availability:
7.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,175 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 7.8% of Concord homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,175 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 Concord from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Concord, NC
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Concord 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 Concord?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Concord, NC
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Concord homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Concord, NC
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
253 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Concord homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 253 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Concord, NC
Availability:
79.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.1% of Concord homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Concord, NC
Availability:
79.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.1% of Concord homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Concord?
Spectrum Cable in Concord, NC
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.8% of Concord homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Concord?
Windstream DSL in Concord, NC
Availability:
73.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
160 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 73.6% of Concord homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 160 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 city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Concord from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Concord, NC
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 1.8% of Concord homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Concord from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Concord, NC
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 1.8% of Concord homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Concord from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Concord by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Concord has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Concord
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Concord
How Concord Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Concord that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, China Grove has the most homes with fiber (93.1%) and Harrisburg the fewest (51.7%); Concord has 90.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord (this page) | 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 |
| Davidson | 22,419 | 87.3% | 2,801 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 94/100 |
| China Grove | 15,307 | 93.1% | 1,940 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 68/100 |
| 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 |
| Landis | 4,444 | 92.6% | 1,929 Mbps | 6 | B | 53/100 |
| 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 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Concord?
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 Concord
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Hotwire Communications | 2,500 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Concord. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Concord Internet Providers
Based on 311 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Concord 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 79.8% coverage in Concord.
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 Concord Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Concord, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Concord Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream |  (2) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (1) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Concord
Based on data reported by Concord ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Concord. 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 | Concord Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (2) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber |  (1) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Concord?
Of the providers in Concord, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Concord 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 Concord, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Concord
| ISP / Tech Type | Concord 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 | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (2) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (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
A Concord, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
February 16, 2026 They are ok but the service in my area can be better.
A Concord, NC Customer
GFiber
September 26, 2023 A Concord, NC Customer
Windstream Fiber
September 26, 2023 A Concord, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
June 16, 2023 A Concord, NC Customer
Windstream Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Concord?
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 Concord 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 Concord is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Concord, available to 99.1% 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.