Internet providers in Matthews, North Carolina 28104
ZIP code 28104 is in Matthews, Union County, North Carolina. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Matthews 28104: local snapshot
About 97% of the 12,245 households in 28104 have a broadband subscription, 8 points above the North Carolina average of 89%. That ranks 28104#27 of 765 ZIP codes in North Carolina for broadband adoption. Very few households (2%) are offline, suggesting internet service is widely used in this area.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Matthews, North Carolina
Share of residential locations in Matthews where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 92% | |
| 2 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 87% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 81% | |
| 4 | Kinetic / Windstream | Fiber, DSL | 71% | |
| 5 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 66% | Check availability |
| 6 | Google Fiber | Fiber | 56% | |
| 7 | Ripple Fiber | Fiber | 5% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Matthews?
Fiber is widely available: about 71% of locations in Matthews can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 72% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 56% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 96% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Matthews that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Matthews 28104
Spectrum reports service to the most residential locations in Matthews, about 92%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Spectrum, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, Kinetic / Windstream, AT&T, and Google Fiber), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Google Fiber (56%) and Ripple Fiber (5%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 28104 (97%) is higher than the Matthews average of 95%. The median age of residents is 40.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Matthews?
Yes, in part. About 71% of residential locations in Matthews can get fiber, 91% can get cable, and about 72% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Matthews?
Spectrum reports service to about 92% of residential locations in Matthews, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Matthews?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Matthews, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Matthews?
Fiber providers reporting service in Matthews include Google Fiber (56% of locations) and Ripple Fiber (5% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Matthews 28104?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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