Best Internet Providers in Fairview, Charlotte, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fairview, Charlotte, NC
Fairview 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Fairview.
Ranks compare Fairview with the 105 neighborhoods in Charlotte.
The Best Internet in Fairview, Charlotte, NC at a Glance
Fairview Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Fairview ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fairview, Charlotte, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Fairview 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 Fairview?
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 Fairview, Charlotte
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Fairview Compares to the Rest of Charlotte
Fairview's report card score is tied 103rd of 105 and its connectivity index is tied 90th of 105.
| Measure | Fairview | Rank among neighborhoods in Charlotte | Charlotte | Union County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 62.1% | 101st of 105 | 79.7% | 76.9% | 71.5% | 14 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,603 Mbps | 105th of 105 | 3,985 Mbps | 2,523 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Highland Creek (7,960 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.3 | 104th of 105 | 7.5 | 6.6 | 7.1 | Ballantyne East and Briarcreek-Woodland (9.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | Tied 8th of 105 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Idlewild South (3.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 104th of 105 | 21% | 20% | 15% | Wedgewood (56%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 59th of 105 | 96% | 97% | 96% | 24 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 78th of 105 | 93% | 94% | 91% | Ballantyne West and Beatties Ford-Trinity and 4 more (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | 98th of 105 | 81% | 83% | 76% | Hembstead (97%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | Tied 67th of 105 | 83% | 85% | 81% | Sedgefield (98%) |
| Median household income | $90,441 | 46th of 105 | $96,280 | $119,553 | $93,246 | Myers Park ($219,895) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 14th of 105 | 15% | 18% | 16% | University City South (89%) |
Fiber reaches 62.1% of homes in Fairview, against 79.7% across Charlotte and 76.9% across Union County. Households in Fairview are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $90,441 (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 Fairview
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fairview?
Spectrum Fiber in Fairview, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
41.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 41.3% of Fairview homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Fairview, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
15.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 15.2% of Fairview homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Fairview, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
15.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 15.2% of Fairview homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Fairview, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 5.5% of Fairview homes. Across the neighborhood, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fairview?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fairview, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Fairview homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fairview, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
223 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Fairview homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 223 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 neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fairview, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Fairview homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fairview, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Fairview homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fairview?
Spectrum Cable in Fairview, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
81.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 81.9% of Fairview homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fairview?
Frontier DSL in Fairview, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
61.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 61.7% of Fairview homes. Across the neighborhood, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 90 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 1.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Windstream DSL in Fairview, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
171 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 11.3% of Fairview homes. Across the neighborhood, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 171 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 300 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Fairview from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Fairview, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 3.9% of Fairview homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Fairview from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Fairview, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 3.9% of Fairview homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Fairview from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Fairview Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Fairview that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Marlwood has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Sardis Woods the fewest (59.9%); Fairview has 62.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview (this page) | 3,278 | 62.1% | 1,603 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Marshbrooke (Matthews) | 15,719 | 88.7% | 5,652 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 82/100 |
| East Forest | 14,503 | 69.7% | 2,973 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 69/100 |
| Hickory Ridge | 8,472 | 91.6% | 5,268 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 76/100 |
| Idlewild South | 7,337 | 99.1% | 6,495 Mbps | 9.5 | A | 69/100 |
| Farm Pond | 6,674 | 86.0% | 6,020 Mbps | 8 | A- | 67/100 |
| Becton Park | 6,626 | 97.6% | 4,481 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 81/100 |
| Marlwood | 5,812 | 100.0% | 4,932 Mbps | 8.5 | A | 69/100 |
| Hickory Grove | 5,796 | 98.1% | 4,173 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 86/100 |
| Idlewild Farms | 5,007 | 75.5% | 4,022 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Sardis Woods | 4,622 | 59.9% | 2,706 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 79/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fairview?
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, Spectrum 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 Fairview
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Windstream | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Frontier Communications | 90 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Fairview Internet Providers
Based on 305 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Fairview 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 98.7% coverage in Fairview.
At a national level, based on 4449 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 Fairview Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fairview, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairview 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fairview
Based on data reported by Fairview ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Fairview. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairview Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fairview?
Of the providers in Fairview, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fairview 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. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Fairview, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fairview
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairview Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | 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
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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 Fairview?
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 Fairview is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Fairview is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fairview, available to 100.0% 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.