In Buncombe County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 96.87% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Buncombe County, NC.
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Buncombe County, NC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Buncombe County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Buncombe County are not shown.
Buncombe County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Buncombe County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.87% of Buncombe County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Buncombe County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Buncombe County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Buncombe County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Buncombe County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 96.83% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Buncombe County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Buncombe County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Buncombe County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buncombe County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 53.50% of Buncombe County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 44.52% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.07% of Buncombe County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Buncombe County, along with details on where in Buncombe County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Buncombe County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 96.83%, or 260,921 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Buncombe County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Buncombe County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Buncombe County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Buncombe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buncombe County cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buncombe County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 36 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Buncombe County, NC
Optimum cable coverage
About 1.84%, or 4,964 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, and southwest Buncombe County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Buncombe County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Buncombe County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Buncombe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Buncombe County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buncombe County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Buncombe County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Buncombe County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Buncombe County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Cable internet speeds in Buncombe County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 96.87% in Buncombe County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Buncombe County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Haywood County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- McDowell County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Swain County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Catawba County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, NC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Iredell County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, TN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rowan County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- McMinn County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Meigs County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Sussex County, DE: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Webb County, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Weber County, UT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Whatcom County, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- St. Tammany Parish, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Yolo County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Barnstable County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Anoka County, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- York County, ME: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Atlantic County, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds