14 Best Internet Providers in Gastonia, TX
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Gastonia ISP Report Card | A+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 7,141 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Gastonia Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Gastonia has 14 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.
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Gastonia has 14 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.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Gastonia, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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, TX?
EarthLink is the best internet provider in Gastonia based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Gastonia, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 86.89% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Gastonia, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Gastonia
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Gastonia Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Gastonia Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ants Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Open Infra | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 452 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Gastonia residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Point Broadband wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 97.2% coverage in Gastonia.
At a national level, based on 4153 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Point Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.97 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Gastonia?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gastonia?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Open Infra 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Open Infra | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Wi-Five | 100 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 50 Mbps | ||
| Point Broadband | 40 Mbps | ||
| Ants Wifi | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gastonia
| ISP / Tech Type | Gastonia Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) |  (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ants Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Open Infra | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Gastonia ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Open Infra. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Gastonia. 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gastonia?
Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Gastonia customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Gastonia, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gastonia
| ISP / Tech Type | Gastonia Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Rise Broadband |  (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ants Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Open Infra | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Gastonia Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Gastonia below, including the metrics used and how Gastonia compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Gastonia | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Gastonia that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 99.27% | 78.37% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 7,141 Mbps | 3,946 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Gastonia. | 12.0 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 3.2 | 2.8 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 21% | 13% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 99% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 74% | 73% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 74% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Gastonia ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Gastonia is A+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Gastonia is high with a score of 79 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Gastonia have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Gastonia ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
90% of Gastonia households have an internet connection despite having 99.27% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 4% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Gastonia residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Gastonia?
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
How Much Speed does a Gastonia Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Gastonia is 3.2, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Gastonia's average household income is $102,063 which is much higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Gastonia also has 22% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 21% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Gastonia has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Gastonia households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gastonia?
EarthLink Fiber in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 79.7% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 79.7% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Open Infra Fiber in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
70.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Open Infra offers Fiber service to 70.9% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, Open Infra Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
36.2%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 36.2% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
16.1%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 16.1% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gastonia?
Optimum Cable in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
45.3%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 45.3% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gastonia?
EarthLink DSL in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
63.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 63.6% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 58 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Gastonia from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
63.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 63.6% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 58 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 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.
Brightspeed DSL in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
22.4%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 22.4% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 3.7% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gastonia?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% 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 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.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
355 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 355 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 100, with an average of 85 Mbps throughout the city.
Wi-Five Fixed Wireless in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Wi-Five offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, Wi-Five Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
86.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.9% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
86.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.9% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
77.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
208 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.1% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 208 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 60, with an average of 42 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
53.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.5% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Ants Wifi Fixed Wireless in Gastonia, TX
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Ants Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.7% of Gastonia homes. Across the city, Ants Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
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 EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Open Infra. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Gastonia is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, Nextlink, Viasat, and Wi-Five has the broadest coverage in Gastonia, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Gastonia compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Gastonia stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Gastonia's A+ ISP Report Card and 79 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100