In Buncombe County there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 53.50% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,249 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 Fiber internet providers in Buncombe County, NC.
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Buncombe County, NC Availability Maps
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 53.50% of Buncombe County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Buncombe County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Buncombe County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Buncombe County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Buncombe County home can get up to 4,249 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 43.46% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.04% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Buncombe County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Buncombe County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
EarthLink Fiber in Buncombe County, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 46.97%, or 126,574 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Buncombe County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Buncombe County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Buncombe County customers is up to 4,701 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Buncombe County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Buncombe County fiber providers. EarthLink 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 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,701 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Buncombe County, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 46.97%, or 126,574 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Buncombe County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Buncombe County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Buncombe County customers is up to 4,701 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Buncombe County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Buncombe County fiber providers. AT&T 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 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,701 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Buncombe County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 4.45%, or 11,996 people, have Spectrum fiber 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 a very small piece of Buncombe County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. 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 fiber upload speeds
In Buncombe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Buncombe County fiber 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 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 253 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 53.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fiber in Buncombe County, NC
Skyrunner Internet fiber coverage
About 2.91%, or 7,845 people, have Skyrunner Internet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, northeast, southeast, east, west, and north Buncombe County area. Skyrunner Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Buncombe County.
Skyrunner Internet fiber download speeds
Skyrunner Internet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Skyrunner Internet fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe County can order from Skyrunner Internet 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
Skyrunner Internet fiber upload speeds
In Buncombe County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Skyrunner Internet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Skyrunner Internet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Buncombe County fiber providers. Skyrunner Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buncombe County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
French Broad Electric Membership Corporation Fiber in Buncombe County, NC
French Broad Fiber fiber coverage
About 1.75%, or 4,713 people, have French Broad Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and northeast Buncombe County area. French Broad Fiber is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Buncombe County.
French Broad Electric Membership Corporation fiber download speeds
French Broad Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, French Broad Fiber fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe County can order from French Broad Fiber 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
French Broad Electric Membership Corporation fiber upload speeds
In Buncombe County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for French Broad Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, French Broad Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Buncombe County fiber providers. French Broad Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buncombe County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Buncombe County Fiber 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 fiber internet in Buncombe County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Buncombe County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 4,249 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 53.50% in Buncombe County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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 fiber coverage, slower speeds
- McDowell County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Swain County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Catawba County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Iredell County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rowan County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- McMinn County, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Meigs County, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Sussex County, DE: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Webb County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Weber County, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Whatcom County, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- St. Tammany Parish, LA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Yolo County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Barnstable County, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Anoka County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- York County, ME: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Atlantic County, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds