Best Internet Providers in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Sterling has 9 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 Sterling.
Ranks compare Sterling with the 105 neighborhoods in Charlotte.
The Best Internet in Sterling, Charlotte, NC at a Glance
Sterling 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
GFiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Sterling ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sterling, Charlotte, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Sterling based on 311 North Carolina customer reviews, and Google Fiber 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 Sterling?
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 Sterling, Charlotte
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- COMPORIUM - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Pineville Communication Systems - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Pineville Communication Systems - dsl coverage map
How Sterling Compares to the Rest of Charlotte
Sterling's report card score is tied 49th of 105 and its connectivity index is tied 61st of 105.
| Measure | Sterling | Rank among neighborhoods in Charlotte | Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.5% | 54th of 105 | 79.7% | 89.4% | 71.5% | 14 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 6,258 Mbps | 26th of 105 | 3,985 Mbps | 4,953 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Highland Creek (7,960 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.7 | Tied 48th 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 | 2.3 | Tied 68th of 105 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Idlewild South (3.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | Tied 74th of 105 | 21% | 29% | 15% | Wedgewood (56%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 59th of 105 | 96% | 97% | 96% | 24 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | Tied 38th of 105 | 93% | 94% | 91% | Ballantyne West and Beatties Ford-Trinity and 4 more (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 85% | Tied 45th of 105 | 81% | 84% | 76% | Hembstead (97%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | Tied 60th of 105 | 83% | 86% | 81% | Sedgefield (98%) |
| Median household income | $81,395 | 54th 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 92.5% of homes in Sterling, against 79.7% across Charlotte and 89.4% across Mecklenburg County. Households in Sterling are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,395 (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 Sterling
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sterling?
EarthLink Fiber in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
73.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 73.8% of Sterling homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
73.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 73.8% of Sterling homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Google Fiber in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
61.5%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
7,721 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 61.5% of Sterling homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,721 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 Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
13.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 13.2% of Sterling homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Pineville Communication Systems Fiber in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
9.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Pineville Communication Systems offers Fiber service to 9.6% of Sterling homes. Across the neighborhood, Pineville Communication Systems Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Sterling homes. Across the neighborhood, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
COMPORIUM Fiber in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
COMPORIUM offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Sterling homes. Across the neighborhood, COMPORIUM 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 Sterling?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
291 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Sterling homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 291 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 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Sterling homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
72.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.0% of Sterling homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 83 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
72.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.0% of Sterling homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 83 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sterling?
Spectrum Cable in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Sterling homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sterling?
EarthLink DSL in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 90.3% of Sterling homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 93 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 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Sterling from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 90.3% of Sterling homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 93 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 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Sterling from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 2.5% of Sterling homes. Across the neighborhood, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 200 Mbps
Pineville Communication Systems DSL in Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Pineville Communication Systems offers DSL service to 2.5% of Sterling homes. Across the neighborhood, Pineville Communication Systems DSL has speeds up to 50 Mbps
How Sterling Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Sterling that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Starmount has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Montclaire South the fewest (58.5%); Sterling has 92.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling (this page) | 3,549 | 92.5% | 6,258 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 75/100 |
| Montclaire South | 13,915 | 58.5% | 2,729 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 57/100 |
| Starmount Forest-Charlotte | 7,304 | 99.2% | 7,941 Mbps | 8.7 | A | 47/100 |
| Beverly Woods | 6,436 | 97.9% | 4,791 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 66/100 |
| 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 |
| Johnston-McAlpine | 5,792 | 95.2% | 4,621 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 83/100 |
| Sharon Woods | 4,490 | 95.1% | 5,889 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 81/100 |
| Starmount | 4,069 | 100.0% | 6,354 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 80/100 |
| Seven Eagles | 4,018 | 99.2% | 7,263 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 62/100 |
| Quail Hollow | 3,733 | 97.7% | 6,424 Mbps | 9.2 | A | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sterling?
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, Google Fiber 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 Sterling
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| COMPORIUM | 8,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Pineville Communication Systems | 1,000 |
| Windstream | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Sterling Internet Providers
Based on 311 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Sterling 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 98.7% coverage in Sterling.
At a national level, based on 4404 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sterling Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sterling, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sterling Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville Communication Systems | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Comporium | (0) |  (2) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) |  (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sterling
Based on data reported by Sterling ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Sterling. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,721 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 | Sterling Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville Communication Systems | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Comporium | (0) | (2) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sterling?
Of the providers in Sterling, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sterling 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. Google Fiber is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Sterling, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sterling
| ISP / Tech Type | Sterling Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville Communication Systems | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Comporium | (0) | (2) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (6) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (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
A Pineville, NC Customer
Pineville Communication Systems Fiber
October 12, 2024 I have my internet with a very local company. When I first moved here, there were no other choices. Now, we do have other choices, but they're more expensive. I did have 1G service for a while, but it cost too much. So I went down to a lower tier of service, and it has been working out just fine for 3 people in the house.
A Charlotte, NC Customer
Spectrum Cable
June 16, 2023 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
M.L.
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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Which ISP Should You Choose in Sterling?
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 Sterling is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. 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 Sterling is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sterling, 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.