In Ashe County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.55% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 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.
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11 Internet Service Providers in Ashe 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 Ashe County are not shown.
Ashe 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
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Internet service is available in 99.55% of Ashe County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is SkyLine Membership. Now you can call companies in Ashe County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Ashe County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ashe County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ashe County home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 99.55% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Ashe County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ashe County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.55% of Ashe County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 less than 1% of Ashe County homes.
Internet Market Health in Ashe County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ashe County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Ashe County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.7 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Ashe County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ashe County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, dsl, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Ashe County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Ashe County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ashe County, along with details on where in Ashe County and at what speeds.
SkyLine Membership Fiber in Ashe County, NC
SkyLine Membership fiber coverage
About 99.55%, or 26,458 people, have SkyLine Membership fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ashe County area. SkyLine Membership is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ashe County.
SkyLine Membership fiber download speeds
SkyLine Membership is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashe County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, SkyLine Membership fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ashe County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashe County can order from SkyLine Membership goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Ashe County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
SkyLine Membership fiber upload speeds
In Ashe County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for SkyLine Membership fiber. Compared to other ISPs, SkyLine Membership is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ashe County fiber providers. SkyLine Membership offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashe County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
SkyLine Membership DSL in Ashe County, NC
SkyLine Membership DSL coverage
About 59.06%, or 15,697 people, have SkyLine Membership DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, northeast, east, south, west, southeast, and north Ashe County area. SkyLine Membership is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ashe County.
SkyLine Membership DSL download speeds
SkyLine Membership is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashe County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, SkyLine Membership DSL is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ashe County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashe County can order from SkyLine Membership goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ashe County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
SkyLine Membership DSL upload speeds
In Ashe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SkyLine Membership DSL. Compared to other ISPs, SkyLine Membership is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Ashe County DSL providers. SkyLine Membership offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashe County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Ashe County, NC
Optimum cable coverage
About 48.00%, or 12,757 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ashe County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ashe County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashe County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ashe County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashe County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Ashe County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Ashe 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 one of the fastest compared to other Ashe County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashe County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Ashe County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 32.23%, or 8,566 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, east, southwest, south, northeast, north, and southeast Ashe County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ashe County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashe County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Ashe County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashe County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ashe County customers is up to 56 Mbps.
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- 35.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Ashe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ashe County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 Ashe County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 5.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 47.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Ashe County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 3.44%, or 913 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south Ashe 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 Ashe County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashe County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ashe County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashe County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ashe County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Ashe 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 one of the fastest compared to other Ashe County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashe County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless in Ashe County, NC
Carolina West fixed wireless coverage
About 98.96%, or 26,301 people, have Carolina West fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ashe County area. Carolina West is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ashe County.
Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Carolina West is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashe County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Carolina West fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ashe County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashe County can order from Carolina West goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ashe County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ashe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Carolina West fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Carolina West is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ashe County fixed wireless providers. Carolina West offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashe County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ashe County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 58.50%, or 15,548 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ashe County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ashe County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashe County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ashe County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashe County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ashe County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ashe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ashe County fixed wireless 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 Ashe County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.0 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ashe County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 58.50%, or 15,548 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ashe County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ashe County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashe County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ashe County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashe County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ashe County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ashe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ashe County fixed wireless 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 Ashe County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.0 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Ashe County, NC
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 44.63%, or 11,861 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ashe County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ashe County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashe County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ashe County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashe County can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Ashe County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ashe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ashe County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashe County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ashe County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 24.60%, or 6,539 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, west, southeast, central, east, northwest, and northeast Ashe County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ashe County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashe County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ashe County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashe County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ashe County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ashe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Ashe County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Ashe County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Ashe County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ashe County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ashe County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Ashe County are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 2,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 99.55% in Ashe County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ashe County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Johnson County, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alleghany County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carter County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Surry County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sullivan County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stokes County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hawkins County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rockingham County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hancock County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Emmet County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greene County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Guayanilla Municipio, PR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Holmes County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Humboldt County, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Inyo County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Iroquois County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds