North Carolina
Kinetic Fiber in North Carolina: Concord, Kannapolis and the listed towns
North Carolina's largest block of Kinetic fiber is in one county, and Charlotte is on the list for far less than its size suggests.
By Pablo Mendoza, Guide author · Reviewed by George Olfson
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Where does Kinetic offer internet in North Carolina?
Cabarrus County holds 43,147 of the 115,157 North Carolina locations where Kinetic, formerly Windstream, reports fiber (FCC data as of Dec 31, 2025). Most of those are in Concord and Kannapolis. Charlotte is on Kinetic's list, yet it has just 1,167 Kinetic fiber locations inside the city.
Kinetic's page for the state names 111 towns and lists 55 for fiber (checked Oct 27, 2026).
Kinetic location counts below are reported residential or mixed-use service locations. They are not household, subscriber or active-line counts; use a full-address check for a current offer.
North Carolina at a glance
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Communities Kinetic lists in North Carolina | 111Listed by Kinetic | Kinetic, Oct 27, 2026 |
| Communities Kinetic lists as fiber | 55Listed by Kinetic | Kinetic, Oct 27, 2026 |
| Homes on the FCC map in North Carolina | 5,526,391 | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Locations where any provider reports fiber | 58.9%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Share of North Carolina locations where Kinetic reports fiber | 2.1%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Counties with the most Kinetic fiber | Cabarrus County: 43,147 · Rowan County: 17,673 · Union County: 11,861FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Cities and towns with the most Kinetic fiber | Concord: 18,031 · Kannapolis: 15,955 · Mooresville: 6,531 · Albemarle: 5,049 · Waxhaw: 2,794FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| North Carolina locations Kinetic reports | 289,483 locationsFCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic's North Carolina locations with fiber | 39.8%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic locations with DSL but no fiber | 156,130 locationsFCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Population of the largest matched fiber-list communities (Vintage 2024) | Charlotte: 943,476 · Winston-Salem: 255,769 · Concord: 112,395Last verified: data as of Jul 1, 2024; may be out of date | Census estimate, July 1, 2024 |
| Listed towns with no Kinetic fiber mapped | 4 of 52FCC-reportedLast verified: data as of Dec 31, 2025; may be out of date | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Towns with a Kinetic Connection Center | Albemarle · Concord · Kannapolis · LexingtonListed by Kinetic | Kinetic, Oct 27, 2026 |
| Median download on DSL-only locations | 100 MbpsFCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| DSL-only locations reported under 25 Mbps | 25.9%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic fiber at 2,000 Mbps or more | 82.4%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| North Carolina homes in Kinetic's filing | 6%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Rural locations with fiber from any provider | 47.7%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Locations where any provider reports cable | 81.3%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| North Carolina population | 11,046,024 peopleLast verified: data as of Jul 1, 2024; may be out of date | Census state estimate, July 1, 2024 |
| Technology | Locations | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cable | 30,358FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| DSL over copper | 167,700FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Fiber | 115,157FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
Where Kinetic lists service in North Carolina
| City | County | Population (July 1, 2024 estimate) | Listed by Kinetic | FCC-reported technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | Moore County | 9,573 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Albemarle | Stanly County | 17,344 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Badin | Stanly County | 1,871 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Broadway | Lee County | 1,362 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Cameron | Moore County | 262 | Fiber | DSL over copper |
| Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | 943,476 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| China Grove | Rowan County | 4,610 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Columbus | Polk County | 1,041 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Concord | Cabarrus County | 112,395 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Davidson | Mecklenburg County | 16,276 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Denton | Davidson County | 1,580 | Fiber | Cable, DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Gold Hill | Rowan County | Not available | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Granite Quarry | Rowan County | 3,107 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Harrisburg | Cabarrus County | 20,335 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Huntersville | Mecklenburg County | 67,087 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Indian Trail | Union County | 43,867 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Kannapolis | Cabarrus County | 60,521 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| King | Stokes County | 7,764 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Landis | Rowan County | 3,838 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Landrum | Not available | Not available | Fiber | Not available |
| Lewisville | Forsyth County | 14,203 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Lexington | Davidson County | 19,904 | Fiber | Cable, DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Linwood | Not available | Not available | Fiber | Not available |
| Marshville | Union County | 2,710 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Marvin | Union County | 6,985 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Matthews | Mecklenburg County | 32,048 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Midland | Cabarrus County | 5,027 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Mint Hill | Mecklenburg County | 28,825 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Monroe | Union County | 40,054 | Fiber | DSL over copper |
| Mooresville | Iredell County | 52,884 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Morven | Anson County | 327 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Mount Pleasant | Cabarrus County | 1,776 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Mt Pleasant | Not available | Not available | Fiber | Not available |
| New London | Stanly County | 648 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Norwood | Stanly County | 2,520 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Oakboro | Stanly County | 2,270 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Peachland | Anson County | 390 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Pfafftown | Not available | Not available | Fiber | Not available |
| Pinebluff | Moore County | 1,540 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Polkton | Anson County | 2,698 | Fiber | DSL over copper |
| Richfield | Stanly County | 614 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Rockwell | Rowan County | 2,390 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Rural Hall | Forsyth County | 3,562 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Salisbury | Rowan County | 36,579 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Sanford | Lee County | 32,971 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Stallings | Union County | 17,617 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Stanfield | Stanly County | 1,709 | Fiber | None reported |
| Thomasville | Davidson County | 27,605 | Fiber | Cable, Fiber |
| Tryon | Polk County | 1,611 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Wadesboro | Anson County | 4,965 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Waxhaw | Union County | 23,178 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Weddington | Union County | 14,391 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Wingate | Union County | 4,517 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Winston-Salem | Forsyth County | 255,769 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
| Cornelius | Mecklenburg County | 34,366 | Fiber | DSL over copper, Fiber |
City notes
Concord and Kannapolis
These two cities hold nearly 30% of Kinetic's fiber in the state. Concord has 18,031 Kinetic fiber locations out of 29,564. Kannapolis has 15,955 out of 19,241, a higher share. Both have a Kinetic Connection Center. Compare every provider in Concord or compare every provider in Kannapolis on Konecteaze.
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Concord population | 112,395 peopleLast verified: data as of Jul 1, 2024; may be out of date | Census estimate, July 1, 2024 |
| Kinetic fiber locations inside Concord | 18,031FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kannapolis population | 60,521 peopleLast verified: data as of Jul 1, 2024; may be out of date | Census estimate, July 1, 2024 |
| Kinetic fiber locations inside Kannapolis | 15,955FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
Charlotte and Winston-Salem
The two largest matched communities on the fiber list by Vintage 2024 population have relatively few Kinetic fiber locations. Inside Charlotte, Kinetic reports 1,167 fiber locations; Winston-Salem has 1,332. The separate FCC summary counts 438,377 and 123,989 residential units, respectively. Kinetic's list uses postal names, which can stretch past city limits.
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Homes on the FCC map in Charlotte | 438,377FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic fiber locations inside Charlotte | 1,167FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Homes on the FCC map in Winston-Salem | 123,989FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic fiber locations inside Winston-Salem | 1,332FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
Lexington, North Carolina
This is the Lexington in Davidson County, not the bigger one in Kentucky. Inside the city, Kinetic reports three technologies: cable, DSL and fiber. Cable is the main one, at 6,843 of Kinetic's 7,257 locations. Fiber reaches 1,480. Fiber from any provider reaches only 20.1% of the city, well under the state's 58.9%. Kinetic's page lists a Connection Center here.
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington population | 19,904 peopleLast verified: data as of Jul 1, 2024; may be out of date | Census estimate, July 1, 2024 |
| Homes on the FCC map in Lexington | 10,362FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Kinetic fiber locations inside Lexington | 1,480FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Lexington locations with fiber from any provider | 20.1%FCC-reported | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
Which product will my address get?
A Kinetic result here can be fiber, DSL or cable. Of 289,483 Kinetic locations, 115,157 have fiber and 156,130 have DSL with no fiber. Cable reaches 30,358. DSL is the largest group. Only three Kinetic states have more DSL-only locations.
Fiber here is mostly top tier: 82.4% is reported at two gigabits or more. DSL-only locations are advertised at a median of 100 megabits. Yet about one in four is below 25.
| Technology | North Carolina locations | Speed detail | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSL, no fiber | 156,130 | Median 100 Mbps; 25.9% under 25 Mbps | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Fiber | 115,157 | 82.4% at 2,000 Mbps download or more | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
| Cable | 30,358 | See the label on the address result | FCC map, Dec 31, 2025 data |
How sure is each claim on this page?
- L1: ZIP estimate. A ZIP code covers many streets. We do not publish ZIP pages.
- L2: FCC-reported (used on this page). Providers report the technology at each location to the FCC National Broadband Map.
- L3: Provider-coverage (used on this page). Kinetic names the place on its own locations page (shown as "Listed by Kinetic").
- L4: Provider-confirmed address. Only the address check reaches this level. It returns the offer for your street address and unit.
- L5: User-confirmed orderable. We never claim this level. You confirm it when you place the order.
Deciding in North Carolina
North Carolina is one of four states in Kinetic's footprint where Kinetic also reports cable.
| Address | What the FCC data shows | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Concord, Kannapolis or another Cabarrus County town | Kinetic fiber is common | Check which fiber tier the address gets |
| Charlotte or Winston-Salem | Kinetic fiber at a small fraction of locations | Compare every provider before counting on Kinetic |
| A DSL or cable result anywhere | Kinetic reports 156,130 DSL-only and 30,358 cable locations in the state | Compare it with the cable other companies report at 81.3% of locations |
In Davidson County's Lexington, cable is Kinetic's main product. See how fiber, cable and 5G home internet differ before choosing cable over fiber. For an address in Charlotte or Winston-Salem, compare every provider and plan in North Carolina on Konecteaze.
To the south, Kinetic Fiber in South Carolina is smaller and mostly DSL. Kinetic Fiber in Georgia has more Kinetic locations than any other state.
Common questions
Does Kinetic have fiber in Charlotte?
Kinetic has fiber at a small fraction of Charlotte. It lists Charlotte, but its FCC filing shows just 1,167 fiber locations inside the city. The FCC maps 438,377 homes there (data as of Dec 31, 2025). The biggest block of Kinetic's North Carolina fiber is in Cabarrus County, with 43,147 locations.
Where is Kinetic fiber in North Carolina?
Cabarrus County has the most Kinetic fiber in North Carolina. It holds 43,147 of the 115,157 locations in the state where Kinetic reports fiber (FCC data as of Dec 31, 2025). Rowan County follows with 17,673 and Union County with 11,861. Inside city limits, Concord has 18,031 Kinetic fiber locations and Kannapolis has 15,955.
Does Kinetic offer cable internet in North Carolina?
Kinetic's FCC filing lists cable at 30,358 North Carolina locations (data as of Dec 31, 2025). Lexington in Davidson County is one town where it reports cable next to DSL and fiber. Across the state, providers report cable at 81.3% of locations.
Is Kinetic DSL in North Carolina fast enough?
Kinetic's DSL-only North Carolina locations have a median advertised download of 100 megabits, but 25.9% of them are reported below 25 megabits (FCC data as of Dec 31, 2025). Kinetic reports DSL with no fiber at 156,130 locations in the state, more than its 115,157 fiber locations.
Sources and scope
- Kinetic — Kinetic locations in North Carolina Checked · Data as of Oct 27, 2026 · Supports: the communities Kinetic lists in North Carolina and which of them it lists as fiber
- About Kinetic Checked · Supports: Kinetic's about page: formerly Windstream Communications, formed in 2006, and more than 2 million fiber premises passed across its 18-state service area as of mid-2026. That company figure is not a single-address result.
- Federal Communications Commission — National Broadband Map data: fixed broadband availability Checked · Data as of Dec 31, 2025 (released 2026) · Supports: technology shares, provider counts and provider-reported technologies
- U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-year estimates: internet subscriptions in household (B28002) Checked · Data as of 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Supports: households, broadband subscriptions and households without a subscription
- U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population estimates Checked · Data as of July 1, 2024 (Vintage 2024) · Supports: population
- U.S. Census Bureau — State population estimates: Vintage 2024 Checked · Data as of July 1, 2024 (Vintage 2024) · Supports: state population