Best Internet Providers in Kings Mountain, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Kings Mountain, NC
Kings Mountain has 8 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 Kings Mountain.
Ranks compare Kings Mountain with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Kings Mountain, NC at a Glance
Kings Mountain 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 Kings Mountain ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kings Mountain, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Kings Mountain based on 317 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 Kings Mountain?
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 Kings Mountain
- 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
- Skyrunner Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Kings Mountain Compares to Places Its Size
Kings Mountain's report card score is in the bottom 26% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 14%.
| Measure | Kings Mountain | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Cleveland County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 41.8% | bottom 17% | 47.3% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,018 Mbps | bottom 26% | 1,926 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.6 | top 40% | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 36% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 20% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 9% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 6% | 85% | 91% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | bottom 14% | 68% | 77% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | bottom 17% | 72% | 80% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $67,448 | bottom 21% | $63,540 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 13% | 14% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 41.8% of homes in Kings Mountain, against 47.3% across Cleveland County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Kings Mountain are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,448 (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 Kings Mountain
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kings Mountain?
EarthLink Fiber in Kings Mountain, NC
Availability:
29.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,299 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 29.6% of Kings Mountain homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,299 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 Kings Mountain from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Kings Mountain, NC
Availability:
29.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,299 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 29.6% of Kings Mountain homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,299 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 Kings Mountain from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Kings Mountain, NC
Availability:
14.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 14.7% of Kings Mountain homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ripple Fiber in Kings Mountain, NC
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Ripple Fiber offers Fiber service to 9.0% of Kings Mountain 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 Kings Mountain?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kings Mountain, NC
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Kings Mountain homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kings Mountain, NC
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Kings Mountain homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kings Mountain, NC
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Kings Mountain homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kings Mountain, NC
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
226 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Kings Mountain homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 226 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.
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Kings Mountain, NC
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of Kings Mountain homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kings Mountain?
Spectrum Cable in Kings Mountain, NC
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.5% of Kings Mountain homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kings Mountain?
EarthLink DSL in Kings Mountain, NC
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 94.9% of Kings Mountain homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 56 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Kings Mountain from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Kings Mountain, NC
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 94.9% of Kings Mountain homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 56 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Kings Mountain from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Kings Mountain, NC
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.9% of Kings Mountain homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Kings Mountain by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Kings Mountain has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Kings Mountain
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Kings Mountain
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28086 | 27,473 | 41.9% | 2,042 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 49/100 |
How Kings Mountain Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Kings Mountain that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 1 of them in South Carolina. Among them, Gastonia has the most homes with fiber (77.7%) and Bessemer City the fewest (10.0%); Kings Mountain has 41.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Mountain (this page) | 26,646 | 41.8% | 2,018 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 49/100 |
| Gastonia | 104,185 | 77.7% | 3,844 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 62/100 |
| Shelby | 46,760 | 54.4% | 2,211 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 49/100 |
| Bessemer City | 13,403 | 10.0% | 1,265 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 45/100 |
| Cherryville | 13,230 | 55.8% | 1,858 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 45/100 |
| Blacksburg, SC | 9,264 | 70.6% | 1,220 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 20/100 |
| Grover | 5,422 | 13.5% | 1,265 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 51/100 |
| Patterson Springs | 689 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 53/100 |
| Waco | 629 | 19.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.3 | C | 38/100 |
| Earl | 575 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 52/100 |
| Mountain View | 290 | 25.2% | 975 Mbps | 6 | C- | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kings Mountain?
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 Kings Mountain
| 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 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 25 |
| Brightspeed | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Kings Mountain Internet Providers
Based on 317 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Kings Mountain 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 98.8% coverage in Kings Mountain.
At a national level, based on 4254 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 Kings Mountain Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kings Mountain Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyrunner Internet |  (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kings Mountain
Based on data reported by Kings Mountain 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 Kings Mountain. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,335 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 | Kings Mountain Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) |  (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kings Mountain?
Of the providers in Kings Mountain, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Kings Mountain 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 Kings Mountain, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kings Mountain
| ISP / Tech Type | Kings Mountain Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Ripple Fiber | (0) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | 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 Kings Mountain?
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 Kings Mountain 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 Kings Mountain is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Kings Mountain, 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.