Best Internet Providers in Gastonia, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Gastonia, NC
Gastonia 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 Gastonia.
Ranks compare Gastonia with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Gastonia, NC at a Glance
Gastonia 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 Gastonia ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gastonia, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Gastonia 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 Gastonia?
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 Gastonia
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ripple Fiber - fiber 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
How Gastonia Compares to Places Its Size
Gastonia's report card score is tied 123rd of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 230th of 305.
| Measure | Gastonia | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Gaston County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 77.7% | Tied 164th of 305 | 69.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 3,844 Mbps | Tied 149th of 305 | 3,376 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.2 | Tied 98th of 305 | 7.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 192nd of 305 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 193rd of 305 | 13% | 16% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 268th of 305 | 94% | 95% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 262nd of 305 | 90% | 91% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | Tied 199th of 305 | 76% | 77% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | Tied 257th of 305 | 75% | 80% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $71,276 | 251st of 305 | $75,125 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 246th of 305 | 14% | 16% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 77.7% of homes in Gastonia, against 69.2% across Gaston County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Gastonia are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $71,276 (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 Gastonia
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gastonia?
EarthLink Fiber in Gastonia, NC
Availability:
75.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,761 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 75.1% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,761 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 Gastonia from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Gastonia, NC
Availability:
75.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,761 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 75.1% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,761 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 Gastonia from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Gastonia, NC
Availability:
10.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 10.9% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ripple Fiber in Gastonia, NC
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Ripple Fiber offers Fiber service to 8.0% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, Ripple Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gastonia?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gastonia, NC
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 Gastonia, NC
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
244 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.3% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 244 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gastonia, NC
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gastonia, NC
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gastonia?
Spectrum Cable in Gastonia, NC
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.3% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gastonia?
EarthLink DSL in Gastonia, NC
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 88.6% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 68 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Gastonia from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Gastonia, NC
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 88.6% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 68 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Gastonia from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Gastonia by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 71.6% of homes in 28052 to 87.7% in 28054. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Gastonia
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Gastonia
How Gastonia Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Gastonia that have their own pages are all within 9 miles, 1 of them in South Carolina. Among them, Ranlo has the most homes with fiber (96.8%) and Bessemer City the fewest (10.0%); Gastonia has 77.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastonia (this page) | 104,185 | 77.7% | 3,844 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 62/100 |
| Clover, SC | 29,314 | 78.5% | 4,059 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Belmont | 20,271 | 65.8% | 3,212 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 75/100 |
| Dallas | 17,956 | 50.5% | 2,820 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 55/100 |
| Bessemer City | 13,403 | 10.0% | 1,265 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 45/100 |
| 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 |
| Mountain View | 290 | 25.2% | 975 Mbps | 6 | C- | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gastonia?
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 Gastonia
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Ripple Fiber | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Gastonia Internet Providers
Based on 299 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Gastonia 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 99.5% coverage in Gastonia.
At a national level, based on 4177 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 Gastonia Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Gastonia, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gastonia Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gastonia
Based on data reported by Gastonia 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 Gastonia. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,611 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 | Gastonia Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) |  (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | 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 Gastonia?
Of the providers in Gastonia, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Gastonia 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 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher 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 Gastonia, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gastonia
| ISP / Tech Type | Gastonia Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (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
Matthew S.
AT&T Fiber
March 14, 2026 We had issues with pricing from our broadband ISP nearly a year ago and after unsuccessfully haggling for a better price, we switched to AT&T fiber. We went from an $80 monthly bill to $55 a month (with autopay) that will not increase as long as we continue our serivce and plan. Their customer service was excellent, and even offered us $300 in gift cards when we switched. We have yet to have any significant downtime, while others in our neighborhood with broadband have experienced numerous outages. After nearly a year, we are very happy with our service and have recommended AT&T fiber to friends and family.
Olivia O.
Spectrum Cable
February 14, 2023 For the most part our service is good, especially with regards to the speed. I can be very impatient when it comes to things like that, so it's nice that the Internet connection is good enough so that photos or webpages don't take forever to load. The main annoyance with the Internet is that sometimes it can just go out for no reason at random. Most of the times I can just reconnect and it comes back on, but it still is a bit of a nuisance when you're in the middle of something then everything just stops working.
Deborah H
Spectrum Cable
January 23, 2023 When I first got Spectrum internet, I thought it was amazing because it was so fast, dependable and I got an introductory price. Now, 5 years later, the introductory price is long gone, there is pretty frequent buffering, times I have to restart my router, and the price I'm paying is almost double what I started out paying. I think I'm being way overcharged for what I am getting. I have heard many Spectrum customers complain about these same things and ask for referrals to other internet companies. My only thing with that is that you have to go days in between one router being cut off and the other being connected, which I really don't want to do.
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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Which ISP Should You Choose in Gastonia?
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 Gastonia 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 Gastonia is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Gastonia, available to 99.5% 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.