Best Internet Providers in Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte, NC
Johnston-McAlpine 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Johnston-McAlpine.
Ranks compare Johnston-McAlpine with the 105 neighborhoods in Charlotte.
The Best Internet in Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte, NC at a Glance
Johnston-McAlpine Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Verizon
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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 Johnston-McAlpine ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Johnston-McAlpine based on 302 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 Johnston-McAlpine?
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 Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless 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 Johnston-McAlpine Compares to the Rest of Charlotte
Johnston-McAlpine's report card score is tied 39th of 105 and its connectivity index is tied 27th of 105.
| Measure | Johnston-McAlpine | Rank among neighborhoods in Charlotte | Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.2% | 43rd of 105 | 79.7% | 89.4% | 71.5% | 14 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,621 Mbps | 66th of 105 | 3,985 Mbps | 4,953 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Highland Creek (7,960 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.9 | Tied 34th of 105 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 7.1 | Ballantyne East and Briarcreek-Woodland (9.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 56th of 105 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Idlewild South (3.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 26% | Tied 57th of 105 | 21% | 29% | 15% | Wedgewood (56%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | Tied 1st of 105 | 96% | 97% | 96% | Tied with 23 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 99% | Tied 7th of 105 | 93% | 94% | 91% | Ballantyne West and Beatties Ford-Trinity and 4 more (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | Tied 35th of 105 | 81% | 84% | 76% | Hembstead (97%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | Tied 47th of 105 | 83% | 86% | 81% | Sedgefield (98%) |
| Median household income | $78,555 | 57th of 105 | $96,280 | $100,508 | $93,246 | Myers Park ($219,895) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 41st of 105 | 15% | 16% | 16% | University City South (89%) |
Fiber reaches 95.2% of homes in Johnston-McAlpine, against 79.7% across Charlotte and 89.4% across Mecklenburg County. Households in Johnston-McAlpine are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 26% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,555 (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 Johnston-McAlpine
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Johnston-McAlpine?
EarthLink Fiber in Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,520 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 95.2% of Johnston-McAlpine homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,520 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 Johnston-McAlpine from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,520 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 95.2% of Johnston-McAlpine homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,520 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 Johnston-McAlpine from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Google Fiber in Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
21.2%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
3,961 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 21.2% of Johnston-McAlpine homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,961 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 Google Fiber.
Spectrum Fiber in Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 12.7% of Johnston-McAlpine homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Johnston-McAlpine?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
293 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Johnston-McAlpine homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 293 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.9% of Johnston-McAlpine homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.1% of Johnston-McAlpine homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.1% of Johnston-McAlpine homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Johnston-McAlpine?
Spectrum Cable in Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Johnston-McAlpine homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Johnston-McAlpine?
EarthLink DSL in Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 91.0% of Johnston-McAlpine homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 63 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 neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Johnston-McAlpine from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Johnston-McAlpine, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 91.0% of Johnston-McAlpine homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 63 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 neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Johnston-McAlpine from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Johnston-McAlpine Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Johnston-McAlpine that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Seven Eagles has the most homes with fiber (99.2%) and Park Crossing the fewest (82.5%); Johnston-McAlpine has 95.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston-McAlpine (this page) | 5,792 | 95.2% | 4,621 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 83/100 |
| Ballantyne West | 17,770 | 93.8% | 6,400 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 93/100 |
| Provincetowne | 14,075 | 85.7% | 6,768 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 87/100 |
| Ballantyne East | 9,415 | 91.6% | 7,451 Mbps | 9.8 | A- | 85/100 |
| Piper Glen Estates | 8,256 | 98.5% | 6,746 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 89/100 |
| Carmel | 6,378 | 99.0% | 5,516 Mbps | 9 | A | 82/100 |
| Park Crossing | 6,250 | 82.5% | 6,579 Mbps | 9.2 | A- | 72/100 |
| Olde Providence South | 5,638 | 91.1% | 5,440 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 88/100 |
| Seven Eagles | 4,018 | 99.2% | 7,263 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 62/100 |
| Rain Tree | 3,906 | 97.6% | 7,712 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 79/100 |
| Sterling | 3,549 | 92.5% | 6,258 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Johnston-McAlpine?
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 Johnston-McAlpine
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Johnston-McAlpine Internet Providers
Based on 302 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Johnston-McAlpine 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 100.0% coverage in Johnston-McAlpine.
At a national level, based on 4278 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 Johnston-McAlpine Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Johnston-McAlpine, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Johnston-McAlpine Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Johnston-McAlpine
Based on data reported by Johnston-McAlpine ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Johnston-McAlpine. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,308 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 | Johnston-McAlpine Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Johnston-McAlpine?
Of the providers in Johnston-McAlpine, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Johnston-McAlpine 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Johnston-McAlpine, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Johnston-McAlpine
| ISP / Tech Type | Johnston-McAlpine Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | 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.
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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.
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Spectrum
October 26, 2026 Declining since an optic company came into our housing area in zip 28110. We are displeased and considering alternatives.
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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 Johnston-McAlpine?
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 Johnston-McAlpine 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 Johnston-McAlpine is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, Spectrum, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Johnston-McAlpine, 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.