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Internet Providers in Gaston, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Gaston, NC

  • 1. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 59.3%
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 65.4%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 71.7%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 63.1%

Best Internet Providers in Gaston, NC

Spectrum stands as the top internet service provider in Gaston, North Carolina, offering cable connections with a max download speed of 1 Gbps. Its coverage extends to 65.40% of Gaston, and prices start at $49.99 per month, making it a strong choice. This service works well for streaming, gaming, and remote work due to its speed and consistency.

Brightspeed comes next, offering DSL and fiber connections. While its max download speed of 940 Mbps is slightly below Spectrum's, it still competes well. Brightspeed covers 59.30% of the town and starts at $49 per month, appealing to those who prefer fiber connections.

Viasat provides satellite connections that cover 100% of Gaston. However, with higher starting prices and lower speeds, Spectrum and Brightspeed remain the more attractive options for most residents.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
71.7%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
65.42%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Gaston, NC

Provider Connection Types in Gaston, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Gaston, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
29.84%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
68.19%

List of Internet Providers in Gaston, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Gaston, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Brightspeed $49/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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