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Internet Providers in
Asheville, NC

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Home Internet in Asheville, NC
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • AT&T
    • EarthLink
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Skyrunner
    • UScellular
    • Carolina West Wireless
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 2. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7 Gbps.
    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 79.7%
    Asheville speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 79.7%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    87 - 415 Mbps
    Rely plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 87 Mbps– 318 Mbps. All-In and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 56.8%
    Asheville speed tests confirm high speeds for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 27.9%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 56.8%
  • 9. Skyrunner
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 94.9%
  • 10. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 82.2%
  • 11. Carolina West Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 67.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Asheville, NC

The top internet providers in Asheville are AT&T Fiber and Spectrum Internet. AT&T Fiber is the leading internet provider in Asheville because they offer super-fast symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps. Coupled with these quick speeds, AT&T Fiber is an affordable option, with prices starting at just $42 per month. Customers enjoy regular monthly promotions with AT&T Fiber as well as the ability to add the AT&T Wireless service for additional savings. Moreover, all AT&T Fiber internet plans come with the AT&T Wi-Fi gateway.

Spectrum Internet is another one of the best internet providers in Asheville, with download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary) for 91.5% of Asheville residents through their cable connection. With prices starting at $30 per month for one year, Spectrum is a great choice for gigabit speeds if AT&T Fiber isn’t available to you. For the best savings with Spectrum, you’ll want to package your internet plan with Spectrum Mobile®, Spectrum TV® or Spectrum Voice®. Bundled Spectrum Internet packages start at only $30 per month for the first year.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
  • Carolina West Wireless
82.24000000000001%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Verizon
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • AT&T
  • Skyrunner
94.87%

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Internet Availability in Asheville, NC

Whether you’re moving to Asheville or thinking about switching to a new neighborhood, your main options for internet in Asheville are either Spectrum or AT&T Fiber.

Dominating coverage throughout Asheville is Spectrum’s cable internet service, which offers 91.5% coverage throughout the city and surrounding areas. For a faster and more reliable internet connection, you can also go with AT&T Fiber. It’s not as impressive in terms of coverage, but AT&T Fiber reaches 40.8% of the area, making it a suitable option for many neighborhoods and homes.

Spectrum has you covered whether you live downtown or near the UNCA Urban Forest. It even reaches well into Biltmore Forest, over to the North Carolina Arboretum, and into Azalea east of Asheville. The terrain can make it harder for wired connections to reach everywhere, so you may miss out on Spectrum at some addresses as you approach Piney Mountain.

If you want AT&T Fiber’s faster speeds compared to Spectrum, you’ll have to look to North Asheville, downtown, or West Asheville for the most coverage. AT&T Fiber reaches the neighborhoods in Ingles and Woolsey.

You’ll also find AT&T Fiber in neighborhoods near the Asheville Mall and some neighborhoods south of the Swannanoa River.

Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Asheville, North Carolina

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Asheville, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Asheville, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
48.61%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
92.72%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
37.34%

Internet Providers in Asheville, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
AT&T Internet $42/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7 Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $52/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Skyrunner $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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