Best Internet Providers in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Third Ward has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Third Ward.
Ranks compare Third Ward with the 105 neighborhoods in Charlotte.
The Best Internet in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC at a Glance
Third Ward Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Third Ward ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Third Ward 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 Third Ward?
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 Third Ward, Charlotte
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Third Ward Compares to the Rest of Charlotte
Third Ward's report card score is 97th of 105 and its connectivity index is tied 56th of 105.
| Measure | Third Ward | Rank among neighborhoods in Charlotte | Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 66.6% | 99th of 105 | 79.7% | 89.4% | 71.5% | 14 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,974 Mbps | 97th of 105 | 3,985 Mbps | 4,953 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Highland Creek (7,960 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.5 | Tied 62nd 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 | 1.8 | Tied 97th of 105 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Idlewild South (3.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 40% | Tied 15th of 105 | 21% | 29% | 15% | Wedgewood (56%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 25th of 105 | 96% | 97% | 96% | 24 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 56th of 105 | 93% | 94% | 91% | Ballantyne West and Beatties Ford-Trinity and 4 more (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 89% | Tied 24th of 105 | 81% | 84% | 76% | Hembstead (97%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | Tied 40th of 105 | 83% | 86% | 81% | Sedgefield (98%) |
| Median household income | $88,195 | 51st of 105 | $96,280 | $100,508 | $93,246 | Myers Park ($219,895) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 26% | 4th of 105 | 15% | 16% | 16% | University City South (89%) |
Fiber reaches 66.6% of homes in Third Ward, against 79.7% across Charlotte and 89.4% across Mecklenburg County. Households in Third Ward are smaller than the US average (1.8 people against 2.7); 40% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $88,195 (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 Third Ward
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Third Ward?
Spectrum Fiber in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
54.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 54.3% of Third Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
38.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,582 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 38.6% of Third Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,582 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 Third Ward from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
38.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,582 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 38.6% of Third Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,582 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 Third Ward from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Google Fiber in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 9.8% of Third Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 Third Ward?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
94 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of Third Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 94 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 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
94 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of Third Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 94 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 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
84.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
998 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.1% of Third Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 998 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 75 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
74.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.6% of Third Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 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 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Third Ward?
Spectrum Cable in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
84.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 84.1% of Third Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Third Ward?
EarthLink DSL in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
84.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 84.5% of Third Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL 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 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Third Ward from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Third Ward, Charlotte, NC
Availability:
84.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 84.5% of Third Ward homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL 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 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Third Ward from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Third Ward Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Third Ward that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Plaza Midwood has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Thomasboro-Hoskins the fewest (78.9%); Third Ward has 66.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third Ward (this page) | 3,684 | 66.6% | 2,974 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 76/100 |
| Dilworth | 12,477 | 96.5% | 3,918 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 76/100 |
| Downtown Charlotte | 6,051 | 79.3% | 4,337 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Thomasboro-Hoskins | 5,917 | 78.9% | 4,248 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Elizabeth | 5,598 | 86.7% | 3,903 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 77/100 |
| Fourth Ward | 5,281 | 82.5% | 5,778 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Plaza Midwood | 4,800 | 100.0% | 4,877 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 77/100 |
| North Charlotte | 4,669 | 93.5% | 5,229 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 76/100 |
| Sedgefield | 4,389 | 84.0% | 4,256 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 78/100 |
| Ashley Park | 3,694 | 86.9% | 4,120 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Enderly Park | 3,300 | 90.7% | 4,629 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Third Ward?
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 Third Ward
| 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 Third Ward Internet Providers
Based on 302 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Third Ward 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 84.8% coverage in Third Ward.
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 Third Ward Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Third Ward, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Third Ward 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 Third Ward
Based on data reported by Third Ward 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 Third Ward. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,683 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 | Third Ward 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 Third Ward?
Of the providers in Third Ward, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Third Ward 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 Third Ward, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Third Ward
| ISP / Tech Type | Third Ward 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
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 Third Ward?
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 Third Ward 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 Third Ward is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Third Ward, available to 84.8% 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.