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Internet Providers in Franklin, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Franklin, NC
  • Provider
    • Optimum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • Frontier
    • XNET WiFi
    • Skyrunner
    • Vyve Broadband
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 26.8%
    Franklin speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster 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. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 32.8%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 13%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 53.2%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 32.8%
  • 8. Skyrunner
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 30.8%
  • Vyve Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 7.9%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 38.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Franklin, NC

In Franklin, North Carolina, Frontier ranks as a top internet provider. Using a DSL connection, Frontier delivers a maximum download speed of 115 Mbps and covers 53.20% of the town. With plans starting at $64.99 per month, it offers a reasonable balance of speed and cost. However, its limited coverage might pose a challenge for some residents. Still, Frontier stands as a substantial option, particularly where other wired connections are scarce.

For residents in remote parts of Franklin, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet offer compelling alternatives. Viasat provides a satellite connection with 100% coverage, ensuring every corner of the town has service. With a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, Viasat's plans begin at $99.99 per month. Hughesnet, another satellite provider with full coverage, offers a top download speed of 100 Mbps starting at $49.99 per month, making it more budget-friendly. These satellite providers guarantee that no resident in Franklin is left without internet access, offering reliable connectivity in areas where wired options fall short.

Best Internet Providers in Franklin, NC

The best internet providers in Franklin are BalsamWest and Optimum. While lacking the same name recognition as other competitors, BalsamWest is the best option in the area as the only ISP offering fiber connections with significant availability. Fiber is objectively considered better than other connection types, such as cable and DSL, and BalsamWest’s particular top plans reach symmetrical speeds up to 1 Gbps. Indeed, this ISP is one of the best options not just in Franklin but throughout the Appalachians.

Optimum is another distinguished provider available in the area. Its cable connections with download speeds up to 940 Mbps are available in 26.8 percent of the city. Customers looking to use Optimum as their internet provider can expect plans starting at $40 per month.

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
  • Skyrunner
  • UScellular
38.72%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Frontier
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Vyve Broadband
7.920000000000001%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Franklin, 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 Franklin, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Franklin, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
22.71%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
44.080000000000005%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.19%

Internet Providers in Franklin, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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 50 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
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Vyve Broadband $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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