Best Internet Providers in Harrisburg, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Harrisburg, NC
Harrisburg has 7 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 Harrisburg.
Ranks compare Harrisburg with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Harrisburg, NC at a Glance
Harrisburg 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
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Harrisburg ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Harrisburg, NC?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in Harrisburg based on 308 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 Harrisburg?
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 Harrisburg
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Spectrum - 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 Harrisburg Compares to Places Its Size
Harrisburg's report card score is in the bottom 26% and its connectivity index is in the top 3%.
| Measure | Harrisburg | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Cabarrus County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 51.7% | bottom 27% | 83.6% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,650 Mbps | bottom 24% | 3,996 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 | 6.6 | bottom 50% | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | top 7% | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 28% | top 7% | 18% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 3% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 7% | 94% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 88% | top 10% | 81% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 93% | top 8% | 85% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $137,190 | top 16% | $100,975 | $83,207 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 13% | 16% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 51.7% of homes in Harrisburg, against 83.6% across Cabarrus County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Harrisburg are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 28% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $137,190 (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 Harrisburg
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Harrisburg?
Windstream Fiber in Harrisburg, NC
Availability:
38.9%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,949 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 38.9% of Harrisburg homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,949 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 Harrisburg from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Harrisburg, NC
Availability:
10.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 10.8% of Harrisburg homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Harrisburg, NC
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,726 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 6.0% of Harrisburg homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,726 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 Harrisburg from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Harrisburg, NC
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,726 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 6.0% of Harrisburg homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,726 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 Harrisburg from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Google Fiber in Harrisburg, NC
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Harrisburg homes. Across the city, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Harrisburg?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Harrisburg, NC
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
230 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Harrisburg homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 230 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 Harrisburg, NC
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Harrisburg homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Harrisburg, NC
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Harrisburg homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Harrisburg, NC
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Harrisburg homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Harrisburg?
Spectrum Cable in Harrisburg, NC
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.0% of Harrisburg homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Harrisburg?
Windstream DSL in Harrisburg, NC
Availability:
81.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
167 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 81.8% of Harrisburg homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 167 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Harrisburg from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Harrisburg, NC
Availability:
9.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 9.4% of Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Harrisburg, NC
Availability:
9.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 9.4% of Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Harrisburg by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Harrisburg has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Harrisburg
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Harrisburg
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28075 | 22,207 | 50.0% | 1,486 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 94/100 |
How Harrisburg Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Harrisburg that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Stallings has the most homes with fiber (97.9%) and Stanfield the fewest (37.6%); Harrisburg has 51.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg (this page) | 24,438 | 51.7% | 1,650 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 94/100 |
| Charlotte metro area | 2,660,329 | 79.7% | 3,985 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Concord | 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 |
| Mint Hill | 28,960 | 90.5% | 3,928 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 86/100 |
| Stallings | 16,190 | 97.9% | 2,606 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 87/100 |
| Midland | 9,440 | 63.4% | 2,521 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 84/100 |
| Locust | 6,907 | 60.0% | 2,547 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 68/100 |
| Stanfield | 5,288 | 37.6% | 1,091 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 59/100 |
| 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 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Harrisburg?
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 Harrisburg
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Harrisburg Internet Providers
Based on 308 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Harrisburg 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 98.4% coverage in Harrisburg.
At a national level, based on 4377 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 Harrisburg Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Harrisburg, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Harrisburg 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 | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | 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 Harrisburg
Based on data reported by Harrisburg ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Harrisburg. 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 | Harrisburg Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Harrisburg?
Of the providers in Harrisburg, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Harrisburg
| ISP / Tech Type | Harrisburg Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | 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 Harrisburg?
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 Harrisburg is Windstream.
- 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 Harrisburg is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Harrisburg, 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.