Best Internet Providers in Waxhaw, NC
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Top 9 Internet Service Providers in Waxhaw, NC
1. Spectrum
89.8% Available
2. Windstream
80.6% Available
3. Viasat
100% Available
4. EarthLink
53.3% Available
5. HughesNet
100% Available
6. Starlink
100% Available
7. Verizon
22.5% Available
8. Ripple Fiber
40.6% Available
9. Always ON
53.3% Available
Best Internet Providers in Waxhaw
For the best internet in Waxhaw, NC, start with fiber internet. It's the fastest option available. Kinetic by Windstream offers fiber with speeds up to 1 Gbps at a starting price of $24.99 per month. They cover 20.7% of the area. Ripple Fiber also provides fiber services with the same high speeds and covers 40.6%, though at a higher starting price of $65 per month. Spectrum offers fiber too, but with limited coverage of 3.7%.
If fiber isn't available, cable internet is a great choice. Spectrum is the main provider offering cable internet in the area. They cover 89.8% and provide speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $50 per month.
For those interested in wireless options, check out EarthLink 5G Home Internet. They cover 53.3% of Waxhaw and offer speeds up to 100 Mbps for $39.95 a month.
Lastly, if you're considering a DSL connection, Kinetic by Windstream offers it. They cover 80.6% of the area, providing speeds up to 50 Mbps at $40 per month.
Internet Provider Store Locations in Waxhaw
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Average download speed in Waxhaw:
142 Mbps
Based on 10,882 speed tests
Best Internet Provider in Waxhaw
- Spectrum - No data caps, fast download speeds in Waxhaw, most Fiber availability and most Cable availability
- Windstream - Fast speeds and most DSL availability
- Viasat - Most internet coverage in Waxhaw
- EarthLink - 5g internet up to 100 Mbps
- HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
- Starlink - Widely available
- Verizon - 5g internet up to 50 Mbps
- Ripple Fiber - Fast downloading
- Always ON - Fixed wireless up to 150 Mbps
Fastest Internet Providers in Waxhaw
- Spectrum - Fast up to 1 Gbps (1000 Mbps)
- Windstream - Fast up to 1 Gbps
- Ripple Fiber - Fast up to 1 Gbps
- Starlink - Fast up to 220 Mbps
- Viasat - Fast up to 150 Mbps
- Always ON - Fast up to 150 Mbps
How Much Speed Do I Need?
25+ Mbps
- Web Surfing & Email
- HD Streaming
- Supports 1-2 Devices
- Ideal for 1-2 people
100+ Mbps
- Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
- Low Lag Online Gaming
- Supports 3-5 Devices
- Ideal for 2-6 people
1 Gig
- Multi 4K HD Streaming
- No Lag Online Gaming
- Supports more than 5 Devices
- Ideal for 6+ people
An Overview of Internet Providers in Waxhaw By Connection
| Provider | Connection | Download speeds up to | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | 1 Gbps | 90% |
| Comporium | Fiber | 5 Gbps | 6% |
| Windstream | Fiber | 2 Gbps | 21% |
| Windstream | DSL | 100 Mbps | 81% |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 100% |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | 100% |
| AT&T | 5G Internet | 225 Mbps | 5% |
| Spectrum | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 4% |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | 100% |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 300 Mbps | 23% |
| EarthLink | 5G Internet | 100 Mbps | 53% |
| Ripple Fiber | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 41% |
| Always ON | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | 53% |
| Provider | Connection | Download speeds up to | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 100% |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | 100% |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | 100% |
| Windstream | DSL | 50 Mbps | 81% |
| Windstream | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 21% |
| Comporium | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 6% |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1 Gbps | 90% |
| Ripple Fiber | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 41% |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 50 Mbps | 23% |
| Spectrum | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 4% |
| AT&T | 5G Internet | 225 Mbps | 5% |
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Internet Availability by Connection Type in Waxhaw
Internet service providers in Waxhaw use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.
Fiber - 92%
Cable - 84%
DSL - 84%
What is Mbps?
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