Who is our top ranked provider in Cornelius NC? [Updated]

Cornelius, NC High Speed Internet Service

Cornelius, NC has a total of 5 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 5 internet service options in Cornelius. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Cornelius is Telephone and Data Systems. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Telephone and Data Systems	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	100.0%
2	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	93.0%
3	Spectrum	Cable, Fiber	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	54.1%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Cornelius NC Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Cornelius which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Cornelius are compared to Mecklenburg County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to North Carolina overall?
Average download speeds in Cornelius of 61.08 Mbps are faster than the Mecklenburg County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for North Carolina.

Cornelius Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Cornelius is 61.08 Mbps based upon 117736 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 98.8% of the Cornelius population
Fiber optic internet is available to 62.6% of Cornelius residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Cornelius, NC providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Cornelius is 137.5% faster than the Mecklenburg County average and 88.5% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 99.9% of Mecklenburg County residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Cornelius residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Telephone and Data Systems as the top provider for Cornelius, North Carolina.

How do the internet speeds in Cornelius compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Click through to see how the Cornelius broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Albemarle, Bryson City, Glen Raven, Holly Springs, Lucama, Maggie Valley, Vanceboro

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Cornelius, North Carolina?

The following zip codes were used: 28031 and 28078

Who has the fastest internet service in Cornelius?

Telephone and Data Systems and AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Cornelius.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Cornelius - AT&T.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

Cornelius Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.