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Internet Providers in Matthews, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Matthews, NC

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 24.6%
    Matthews speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 95.8%
    Matthews speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 85.3%
    Matthews speed tests confirm high speeds for Kinetic by Windstream
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 65.5%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Google Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    8 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 30%
    Matthews speed tests confirm high speeds for Google Fiber
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 34.3%
  • Ripple Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 13.8%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 65.5%

Best Internet Providers in Matthews, NC

In Matthews, North Carolina, Spectrum dominates the internet scene. It blankets 95.80% of the town with cable connections that offer speeds up to 1 Gbps. With a starting price of $49.99 per month, Spectrum balances speed, coverage, and affordability. Its robust cable infrastructure's reach extends to 49% of the town, making it a top pick for those needing fast, reliable internet.

Kinetic by Windstream comes in second, providing both DSL and fiber options. Covering 85.30% of Matthews, Kinetic offers speeds up to 1 Gbps at a more economical starting price of $39.99 per month. This dual connection choice caters to diverse user needs, from everyday browsing with DSL to high-volume data usage with fiber.

Google Fiber ranks third, boasting impressive speeds of up to 8 Gbps. However, it only covers 30% of Matthews. At $70 per month, Google Fiber is ideal for gamers and heavy internet users within its coverage area. Fiber connections overall are accessible to 96% of the town, ensuring residents have several high-speed choices.

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
  • Always ON
65.53%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
  • Kinetic by Windstream
  • Google Fiber
  • Ripple Fiber
95.77%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Matthews, NC

Provider Connection Types in Matthews, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Matthews, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
89.01%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.81%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
48.8%

List of Internet Providers in Matthews, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Google Fiber Fiber 8 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Ripple Fiber Fiber 1 Gbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Matthews, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Kinetic by Windstream $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Google Fiber $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 8 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Ripple Fiber $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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