11 Best Internet Providers in Iredell County, NC
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Iredell County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,471 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Iredell County Customer Ratings | 11 |
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.
Iredell County has 11 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Iredell County.
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Iredell County has 11 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Iredell County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Iredell County, NC for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Iredell County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Iredell County, NC?
Zirrus is the best internet provider in Iredell County based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Zirrus had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Iredell County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Zirrus is an option for 11.36% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Iredell County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Iredell County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Iredell County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Iredell County Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Zirrus |  (6) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (1) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 271 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Zirrus is the best internet service provider for Iredell County residents. Zirrus was rated at an average of 4.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.33 out of 5 stars and 94.7% coverage in Iredell County.
At a national level, based on 3850 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hotwire Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.70 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Iredell County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Iredell County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Iredell County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Zirrus.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Iredell County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Zirrus | 6,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Ripple Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Iredell County
| ISP / Tech Type | Iredell County Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Zirrus | (6) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (1) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Iredell County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Zirrus. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Iredell County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,864 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Zirrus. This indicates Zirrus reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Iredell County?
North Carolina customers rate Zirrus 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.
Zirrus received a local rating of 4.33 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. TDS is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Iredell County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Iredell County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Iredell County
| ISP / Tech Type | Iredell County Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Zirrus | (6) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (1) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (186) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (3) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Iredell County 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 county 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 Iredell County below, including the metrics used and how Iredell County compares to the rest of North Carolina and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Iredell County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 70.07% | 72.63% | 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. | 3,471 Mbps | 3,368 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 Iredell County. | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 2.5 | 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. | 14% | 15% | 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. | 96% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 89% | 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. | 80% | 76% | 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. | 80% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Iredell County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Iredell County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Iredell County is high with a score of 76 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Iredell County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Iredell County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
93% of Iredell County households have an internet connection despite having 99.84% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Iredell County 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 Counties Compare to Iredell County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
How Much Speed does a Iredell County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Iredell County is 2.6, which is larger than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Iredell County's average household income is $88,043 which is much higher than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and 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.
Iredell County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in North Carolina who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Iredell County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Iredell County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Iredell County?
TDS Fiber in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
26.5%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
5,452 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 26.5% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 5,452 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for TDS Fiber. TDS Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Iredell County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
20.9%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 20.9% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
20.0%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,414 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 20.0% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,414 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Iredell County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
18.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,337 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 18.3% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,337 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 Iredell County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
18.3%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,337 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 18.3% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,337 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Iredell County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Zirrus Fiber in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
11.1%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
6,000 Mbps
Zirrus offers Fiber service to 11.1% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, Zirrus Fiber has speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
Ripple Fiber in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Ripple Fiber offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, Ripple Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
5,071 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,071 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Iredell County?
Spectrum Cable in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 88.6% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TDS Cable in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
26.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TDS offers Cable service to 26.0% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, TDS Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Iredell County?
EarthLink DSL in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
47.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 47.6% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 62 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Iredell County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
47.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 47.6% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 62 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Iredell County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
40.0%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
134 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 40.0% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 134 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 83, with an average of 40 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Iredell County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Zirrus DSL in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Zirrus offers DSL service to 5.6% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, Zirrus DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Iredell County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
81.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.8% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
81.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.8% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
65.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.3% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Iredell County, NC
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Iredell County homes. Across the county, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Iredell County?
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 Iredell County is Zirrus.
- The fastest internet provider should be Zirrus. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Zirrus may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Iredell County is Zirrus.
- Spectrum, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Iredell County, 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 Iredell County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Iredell County 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 Iredell County's B ISP Report Card and 76 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100