In Buncombe there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 86.39% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,476 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.
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Buncombe, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Buncombe
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 are not shown.
Buncombe 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 is fiber internet available?

Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 86.39% of Buncombe. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Buncombe above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Buncombe?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Buncombe.

Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Buncombe home can get up to 5,476 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 20.54% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 65.84% of homes can only purchase plans up to 5,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Buncombe.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Buncombe, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Buncombe?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buncombe you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.39% of Buncombe homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.00%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Buncombe homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Buncombe, along with details on where in Buncombe and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Buncombe, IL

Frontier fiber coverage
About 65.84%, or 532 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Buncombe area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Buncombe.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe can order from Frontier goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Buncombe customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Buncombe download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Buncombe fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buncombe is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Buncombe, IL

Sparklight fiber coverage
About 20.54%, or 166 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest Buncombe area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Buncombe.
Sparklight fiber download speeds
Sparklight is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe can order from Sparklight goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Buncombe customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight fiber upload speeds
In Buncombe download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sparklight fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buncombe fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buncombe is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Shawnee Communications Fiber in Buncombe, IL

Shawnee Communications fiber coverage
About 20.30%, or 164 people, have Shawnee Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, southwest, and west Buncombe area. Shawnee Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Buncombe.
Shawnee Communications fiber download speeds
Shawnee Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Shawnee Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe can order from Shawnee Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Buncombe customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shawnee Communications fiber upload speeds
In Buncombe download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shawnee Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Shawnee Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Buncombe fiber providers. Shawnee Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buncombe is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Buncombe Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Buncombe or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Buncombe compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Buncombe are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 5,476 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 86.39% in Buncombe.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Buncombe 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Elvira, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Pleasant, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lick Creek, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boles, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cypress, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Vienna, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Goreville, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Saratoga, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Perks, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tunnel Hill, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Argyle, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montrose, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Newark, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Newark, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New Deal, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Neelyville, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Vernon, SD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Holly, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Moody, ME: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montandon, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds


