CORNELIUS, NC INTERNET
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Shop and compare 9 internet providers for Cornelius, NC
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedCornelius is fiber-first, so check your address first: fiber offers low latency, symmetrical speeds, and future-proof performance for work-from-home, uploads, gaming, and many devices. AT&T covers 95.7% citywide, with up to 5000/5000 Mbps fiber at about 40% and up to 1000/1000 at about 25%; TDS covers 89.7%, with up to 1000/1000 at about 16%. Spectrum covers 88.4%, with up to 1000/500 fiber at about 63%, while Kinetic covers 19.7%, with up to 1000/1000 at about 6%. In The Peninsula, ZIP 28031, AT&T stands out, with 38.1% on 5000/5000 fiber; check Antiquity, Jetton Cove, and Robbins Park by address. Cable is next: TDS covers 89.7% and its up to 1000/20 tier reaches about 83%, while Spectrum covers 88.4% and its up to 1000/35 tier reaches about 47%. For streaming, browsing, and video calls, cable is usually plenty and cheaper, so do you really need multi-gig fiber? As a budget backup, Verizon covers 73.4% with up to 300/20 Mbps fixed wireless reaching about 72%, while T-Mobile covers 74.8% and its up to 100/20 tier reaches about 41%. If neither fiber nor cable reaches your exact address, Starlink is the true fallback, covering 100% with up to 220/30 Mbps; confirm availability street by street, and apartment residents should verify the unit is wired for fiber.
Speed Score: Faster than 94% of all internet options in North Carolina
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Cornelius
TDS Telecom’s monthly value is strongest where its up to 1000 Mbps fiber service is available, delivering matching download and upload speeds with a top-tier 94/100 speed score. Fiber is the option to want, but it reaches 15.5% of Cornelius, while its cable plan reaches 82.9% and offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload with a reliable 77/100 score. TDS Telecom covers 89.7% of the city overall, so check your exact address to see which technology you can get.
About TDS Telecom
For the monthly price, TDS Telecom offers strong value in Cornelius, with up to 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload on fiber, plus up to 1000 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload on cable. TDS reaches 89.7% of the city, but fiber reaches only 15.5% of census blocks, so check your exact address because fiber is the option to want; cable reaches 82.9% and is good for most uses, though its 20 Mbps upload speed may limit demanding modern needs.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Best plan here: Internet 2 Gig — faster than 95% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Internet 2 GigCable2,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$80Per month
- Internet Gig$60/mo for the first 12 months, then $70/moCable1,000 MbpsDownload89Our score$60Per month
- Internet Premier$40/mo for the first 12 months, then $50/moCable500 MbpsDownload76Our score$40Per month
- Internet AdvantageCable100 MbpsDownload56Our score$30Per month
Source: Spectrum official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Cornelius
Spectrum’s up to 2,000 Mbps Internet 2 Gig plan can handle heavy streaming, gaming, large downloads, and many connected devices at once. As cable with a Speed Score of 95/100, it is a reliable choice and well above Cornelius’s 69 average, although fiber remains the technology to want where it reaches your address. Spectrum covers 88.4% of Cornelius, but the listed plans reach 47.4% of the city, so check your exact address and compare any available fiber options.
About Spectrum
Up to 2,000 Mbps over cable can comfortably handle multiple 4K streams, gaming, large downloads, and busy households, making Spectrum a strong option where its fastest plan is available. Spectrum reaches 88.4% of Cornelius, but each listed cable plan is available to 47.4% of the city, so check your exact address for the up to 2,000 Mbps tier; where only up to 100 Mbps is offered, it may be fine for basic use but limiting for modern households with heavier demands.
Available Plans
Fiber
Cable
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: 5G Home Plus — faster than 77% of all internet options in North Carolina
- 5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo5G Fixed Wireless1,000 MbpsDownload77Our score$45Per month
- 5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload76Our score$35Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Cornelius
5G fixed wireless is a practical option for everyday streaming, video calls, and browsing, though performance can vary with signal and local congestion. Verizon’s 5G Home Plus offers up to 1000 Mbps down and 75 Mbps up with a Speed Score of 77/100, while 5G Home offers up to 300 Mbps down and 75 Mbps up with a Speed Score of 76/100; both plans are available to 72.4% of Cornelius. Those scores are above the city’s average top speed score of 69, making Verizon competitive, but its overall coverage is 73.4% of the city, so confirm that 5G Home service reaches your exact address.
About Verizon
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service can support streaming, video calls, and everyday internet use, with 5G Home offering up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload for $35/mo promotional pricing, then $60/mo, and 5G Home Plus offering up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload for $45/mo, then $70/mo. Verizon reaches 73.4% of Cornelius, but each listed plan is available to 72.4%, so check your exact address because fixed wireless performance can vary and wired options may be a better fit for demanding households.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: AT&T Fiber 5 GIG — faster than 98% of all internet options in North Carolina
- AT&T Fiber 5 GIG$95/mo for the first 12 months, then $135/moFiber5,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$95Per month
- AT&T Fiber 1 GIG$50/mo for the first 12 months, then $90/moFiber1,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 500$50/mo for the first 12 months, then $75/moFiber500 MbpsDownload77Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Internet Air$55/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload76Our score$55Per month
- AT&T Fiber 300$35/mo for the first 12 months, then $60/moFiber300 MbpsDownload76Our score$35Per month
Source: AT&T official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Cornelius
At $35/mo for the first 12 months, then $60/mo, AT&T Fiber 300 offers up to 300 Mbps both ways with a 76/100 Speed Score, while $50/mo for the first 12 months, then $90/mo, gets you up to 1,000 Mbps both ways with a 95/100 score. The $95/mo first-year price for Fiber 5 GIG, then $135/mo, buys up to 5,000 Mbps both ways and a 98/100 score, making AT&T fiber an excellent, top-tier option where available. AT&T reaches 95.7% of Cornelius, but its fiber plans reach 40.5%, while Internet Air reaches 49.0% with up to 300 Mbps and a 76/100 score, so check your exact address because fiber is the technology to want.
About AT&T
AT&T offers excellent value in Cornelius, with up to 300 Mbps fiber for $35/mo for the first 12 months, up to 500 Mbps or up to 1,000 Mbps fiber for $50/mo for the first 12 months, and up to 5,000 Mbps fiber for $95/mo for the first 12 months, with regular prices of $60, $75, $90, and $135/mo respectively. Fiber is the option to want, but its plans reach 40.5% of the city, while AT&T Internet Air, a 5G Fixed Wireless option, reaches 49.0% with up to 300 Mbps for $55/mo, then $60/mo; AT&T’s overall coverage is 95.7%, so check your exact address because the broader footprint does not guarantee access to the faster fiber tiers.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Amplified Home Internet — faster than 76% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Amplified Home Internet$60/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo5G Fixed Wireless498 MbpsDownload76Our score$60Per month
- All-In Home Internet$70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo5G Fixed Wireless498 MbpsDownload76Our score$70Per month
- Rely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless354 MbpsDownload76Our score$50Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Cornelius
Households seeking a reasonably priced connection for streaming, video calls, and everyday browsing may find T-Mobile’s 5G Fixed Wireless a good fit, with speeds up to 498 Mbps and a 76/100 Speed Score, above Cornelius’s 69 average. Rely Home Internet costs $50/mo for speeds up to 354 Mbps, while Amplified and All-In offer speeds up to 498 Mbps for $60/mo and $70/mo, respectively, but all three plans reach only 41.2% of the city even though T-Mobile’s overall coverage is 74.8%. Since fixed wireless performance can vary with network conditions, confirm eligibility at your exact address and compare the wired options available there.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile is a good fit for households with moderate internet needs that want affordable 5G fixed wireless, with plans offering up to 498 Mbps for $60/mo or up to 354 Mbps for $50/mo, and a Speed Score of 76/100. T-Mobile reaches 74.8% of Cornelius, but these plans are available to 41.2% of the city, so check your exact address and compare any faster wired options first, since fixed wireless can be less consistent than cable or fiber.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Kinetic by Windstream
Speeds 100–2,000 Mbps
Plans range $24.99–$89.99 /mo *
Best plan here: Fiber 2 Gig — faster than 95% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Fiber 2 GigFiber2,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$79.99Per month
- Fiber Max 2 GigFiber2,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$89.99Per month
- Fiber 1 GigFiber1,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$59.99Per month
- Fiber 300 MbpsFiber300 MbpsDownload76Our score$39.99Per month
- Fiber 100 MbpsFiber100 MbpsDownload71Our score$24.99Per month
Source: Kinetic by Windstream official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Cornelius
Starting at $24.99/mo for up to 100 Mbps, Kinetic offers a low-cost fiber entry point, while $59.99/mo gets you up to 1,000 Mbps with a 95/100 Speed Score. That fiber performance is a top-tier option and well above Cornelius’s 69 average, with up to 2,000 Mbps also available for $79.99/mo at the same 95/100 score. Kinetic reaches 19.7% of Cornelius overall, but each listed fiber tier reaches 6.2%, so check your exact address because fiber is the connection to want where available.
About Kinetic by Windstream
Kinetic’s $24.99/mo Fiber 100 Mbps plan covers basic needs, while $39.99/mo Fiber 300 Mbps, $59.99/mo Fiber 1 Gig, and $79.99/mo Fiber 2 Gig offer increasingly strong value, with Fiber 2 Gig providing up to 2000 Mbps and a 95/100 Speed Score. Fiber is the connection to want, but these fiber plans reach only 6.2% of Cornelius within Kinetic’s 19.7% city coverage, so check your exact address and look for faster alternatives first if fiber is not available.
Available Plans
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Best plan here: Residential – Max — faster than 71% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Residential – MaxSatellite400 MbpsDownload71Our score$130Per month
- Residential – 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload48Our score$85Per month
- Residential – 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload48Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Cornelius
Satellite internet offers broad access for browsing and streaming, but its higher latency and variable performance make it less suitable for gaming, video calls, and other latency-sensitive uses. Starlink covers 100.0% of Cornelius, and its Residential – Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps with a Speed Score of 71/100, slightly above the city’s average top speed score of 69, while the up to 200 Mbps and up to 100 Mbps plans each score 48/100. All three plans are available to 100.0% of the city, but check what other options reach your exact address before choosing satellite.
About Starlink
Satellite internet gives Starlink broad reach and supports everyday streaming and work, with plans offering up to 400 Mbps for $130/mo, up to 200 Mbps for $85/mo, or up to 100 Mbps for $55/mo, though satellite latency can be noticeable for gaming and video calls. Starlink covers 100.0% of Cornelius, making it a practical fallback where wired service is unavailable, but check your exact address for fiber or cable first because those are generally better for modern internet needs.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: Elite — slower than 71% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Elite$64.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $89.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload29Our score$64.99Per month
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload29Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload6Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload6Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Cornelius
At $39.99 to $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, HughesNet offers up to 25 to 100 Mbps over satellite, but the performance is below average in Cornelius: Elite and Fusion score 29/100, while Select and Lite score 6/100. Every listed plan reaches 100.0% of the city, making satellite a fallback for addresses wired providers miss, but with a top score of 29/100 versus the city’s 69 average, shoppers should check what other technology is available at their exact address first.
About HughesNet
At $39.99/mo to $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, HughesNet offers up to 25 to 100 Mbps over satellite across 100.0% of Cornelius, but its speed scores range from 6/100 to 29/100 and prices later rise to $49.99/mo to $119.99/mo. Because satellite has higher latency and may not meet the needs of heavy streaming, gaming, or multiple users, check your exact address for faster wired options first, then consider HughesNet as a practical fallback where those services are unavailable.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 94% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload6Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload6Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Cornelius
Viasat is a fallback option in Cornelius, not a top-performing choice. Its Essentials plan offers up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99/mo with a Speed Score of 6/100, while Unleashed offers up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99/mo and also scores 6/100. Satellite service reaches 100.0% of the city, but its higher latency and limited performance compared with wired options make it worth checking other providers first at your address.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat is mainly a fallback option rather than a strong first choice, offering satellite service to 100.0% of Cornelius, with Viasat Essentials at up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99/mo and a speed score of 6/100. Check your address for faster cable or fiber service first, since satellite can be limiting for modern needs, while Viasat Unleashed offers up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99/mo.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Every plan available in Cornelius
All 28 product lines from 8 providers that actually serve this city, with the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 28 plans
- StarlinkResidential – Max400 MbpsDownload71Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Verizon5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload77Our score$45$70Per month~72.4%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- Verizon5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo300 MbpsDownload76Our score$35$60Per month~72.4%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- StarlinkResidential – 100 Mbps100 MbpsDownload48Our score$55Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- StarlinkResidential – 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload48Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- SpectrumInternet 2 Gig2,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$80Per month~47.4%CoverageCable
- SpectrumInternet Gig$60/mo for the first 12 months, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload89Our score$60$70Per month~47.4%CoverageCable
- AT&TAT&T Fiber 5 GIG$95/mo for the first 12 months, then $135/mo5,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$95$135Per month~40.5%CoverageFiber
- AT&TAT&T Fiber 1 GIG$50/mo for the first 12 months, then $90/mo1,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$50$90Per month~40.5%CoverageFiber
- AT&TAT&T Internet Air$55/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo300 MbpsDownload76Our score$55$60Per month~49%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Best Fit by Household Type in Cornelius
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Check your address for AT&T fiber first; choose Spectrum cable where fiber is unavailable.
AT&T reaches 95.7% citywide, while its 5 Gig fiber reaches about 40%.
Check first: Fiber tiers vary by address, especially around The Peninsula.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Check for AT&T or TDS fiber first; use widely available cable when fiber is unavailable.
AT&T's 5 Gig fiber reaches about 40%; TDS's 1 Gig fiber reaches about 16%.
Check first: Confirm symmetrical upload speeds at your exact address before ordering.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Check for AT&T 5 Gig fiber first; consider Spectrum's 1 Gig fiber where available.
AT&T offers symmetrical 5,000/5,000 Mbps on about 40% of Cornelius; Spectrum fiber reaches about 63%.
Check first: Neither provider's fastest tier covers its entire citywide footprint.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Check the address for fiber first, then cable; use Starlink where wired service misses the home.
Starlink reaches 100% citywide, while Kinetic fiber reaches about 6%.
Check first: Kinetic's 1 Gig fiber reaches only about 6%, so verify the exact location.
Top ZIP-Level Insights in Cornelius
The Peninsula
AT&T is currently the strongest option for Fast symmetrical fiber.
AT&T 5 Gig fiber reaches 38.1% of The Peninsula, while 1 Gig fiber reaches 22.2%; verify your exact address.
The Peninsula
AT&T is currently the strongest option for multi-user homes, remote work, gaming, and 4K streaming.
AT&T leads this ZIP with 38.1% best-address share.
Internet providers near Cornelius
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside Cornelius, check the neighboring market directly.
Cornelius Internet FAQs
What is the fastest internet provider in Cornelius?
AT&T's fastest option is 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber, available to about 40% of Cornelius, while AT&T reaches 95.7% overall. Check your address for that fiber tier first; its 5 Gig speed is not available across AT&T's full footprint.
Can I get fiber in The Peninsula?
Yes—within ZIP 28031's The Peninsula, AT&T 5 Gig fiber reaches 38.1%, and AT&T 1 Gig fiber reaches 22.2%. Windstream also lists 1 Gig fiber for 9.2% there, so check your address before choosing cable or satellite.
What is the cheapest internet option in Cornelius?
Kinetic by Windstream has Cornelius's lowest advertised promotional starting rate at $24.99/mo, with 19.7% citywide provider coverage. Check for fiber first, because Kinetic's 1 Gig fiber reaches about 6%; the low starting rate does not indicate universal availability.
What internet speed do I need for streaming, gaming, and remote work in Cornelius?
A 1,000 Mbps plan fits heavy streaming, gaming, and multiple remote workers, while AT&T fiber reaches up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps where its approximately 40% tier is available. Check fiber first for upload performance; TDS and Spectrum also list 1 Gig cable tiers with 20 and 35 Mbps uploads.
Which internet providers should I check near Cain Center for the Arts?
Near Cain Center for the Arts in Downtown Cornelius, AT&T reaches 95.7% of the city, TDS 89.7%, and Spectrum 88.4%. Ask each provider to check fiber first—AT&T's 5 Gig fiber reaches about 40% citywide, while Spectrum's 1 Gig fiber reaches about 63%.
How We Analyze Internet in Cornelius
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
Our proprietary score weights technology type (fiber=100%, cable=85%, etc.) with download (70%) and upload (30%) speeds, ranked as a state percentile.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in Cornelius report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Cornelius
How We Calculate Speed Score
Our Speed Score is a state-level percentile ranking (0-100) that shows how a provider’s service compares to all other internet options available in your state.
The Formula:
We calculate a raw performance score using:
Technology Factor × (Download Speed × 70% + Upload Speed × 30%)
Technology Factors:
Not all connections are equal. We weight each technology based on real-world reliability and performance:
- Fiber: 100% – Fastest, most reliable technology
- Cable: 85% – High speeds, shared neighborhood bandwidth
- Fixed Wireless (Licensed): 70% – Dedicated spectrum, weather-dependent
- Copper/DSL: 65% – Distance-limited, aging infrastructure
- Fixed Wireless (Unlicensed): 60% – Shared spectrum, variable performance
- Satellite (LEO): 40% – Low-earth orbit (e.g., Starlink), higher latency
- Satellite (GEO): 15% – Geostationary orbit, significant latency
Percentile Ranking:
After calculating raw scores, we rank every service option in your state by geographic coverage (census blocks served). A score of 85 means this service performs better than 85% of all internet options available in your state.
Data Source: FCC National Broadband Map data, updated twice a year.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.