In Buncombe County there are 14 residential internet providers covering 98.93% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,749 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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14 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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 98.93% of Buncombe 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 AT&T. Now you can call companies in Buncombe County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Buncombe County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Buncombe County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Buncombe County home can get up to 2,749 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Buncombe County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Buncombe County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Buncombe County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buncombe 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 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.
Internet Market Health in Buncombe County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Buncombe 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 Buncombe County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 9.4 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 8.7 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Buncombe County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 13 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Buncombe County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, 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. Buncombe County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 13 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, Buncombe County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet 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.
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- 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.
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- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Buncombe County, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 78.63%, or 211,858 people, have EarthLink DSL 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 much of Buncombe County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Buncombe County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 41.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Buncombe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Buncombe County DSL providers. EarthLink 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 Buncombe County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 51.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Buncombe County, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 78.63%, or 211,858 people, have AT&T DSL 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 much of Buncombe County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Buncombe County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 41.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Buncombe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Buncombe County DSL providers. AT&T 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 Buncombe County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 51.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 92.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Buncombe County, NC
Frontier DSL coverage
About 5.44%, or 14,671 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, northeast, and west Buncombe County area. Frontier 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.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Buncombe County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 82.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Buncombe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Buncombe County DSL providers. Frontier 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 Buncombe County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.4 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 82.2% up to 1.0 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 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.
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- 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.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 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.
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- 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.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
River Street Networks DSL in Buncombe County, NC
River Street DSL coverage
About 1.18%, or 3,183 people, have River Street DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Buncombe County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Buncombe County.
River Street Networks DSL download speeds
River Street is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, River Street DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe County can order from River Street goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Buncombe County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
River Street Networks DSL upload speeds
In Buncombe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for River Street DSL. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Buncombe County DSL providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buncombe County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Buncombe County, NC
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.08%, or 261,575 people, have Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Buncombe County area. Skyrunner Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Buncombe County.
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Skyrunner Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe County can order from Skyrunner Internet goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Buncombe County customers is up to 169 Mbps.
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- 30.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 69.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buncombe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Skyrunner Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buncombe County fixed wireless providers. Skyrunner 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 Buncombe County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Skyrunner Internet customers can get speeds up to 83 Mbps.
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- 30.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 69.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Buncombe County, NC
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 97.02%, or 261,425 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Buncombe County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Buncombe County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe County can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Buncombe County customers is up to 21 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 68.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 30.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buncombe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Buncombe County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.6 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 68.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 30.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buncombe County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.64%, or 252,312 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Buncombe 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 most of Buncombe 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 Buncombe 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 Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe 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 Buncombe County customers is up to 65 Mbps.
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- 53.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 46.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buncombe 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 below average compared to other Buncombe 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 Buncombe 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 12 Mbps.
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- 53.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 46.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Buncombe County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 74.46%, or 200,624 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless 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 much of Buncombe County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe 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 Buncombe County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 11.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buncombe 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 Buncombe 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 Buncombe 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 5.0 Mbps.
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- 11.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Buncombe County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 74.46%, or 200,624 people, have AT&T fixed wireless 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 much of Buncombe County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe 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 Buncombe County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 11.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buncombe 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 Buncombe 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 Buncombe 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 5.0 Mbps.
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- 11.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless in Buncombe County, NC
Carolina West fixed wireless coverage
About 68.05%, or 183,372 people, have Carolina West fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Buncombe County area. Carolina West is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Buncombe County.
Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Carolina West is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Carolina West fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe County can order from Carolina West goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Buncombe County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buncombe 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 Buncombe 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 Buncombe County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Buncombe County, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 61.72%, or 166,308 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Buncombe County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Buncombe County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buncombe County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buncombe County. The fastest plan anyone in Buncombe County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Buncombe County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buncombe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Buncombe County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buncombe County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Buncombe County Internet 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 internet in Buncombe County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Buncombe County are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 2,749 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 98.93% in Buncombe County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 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
- Haywood County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McDowell County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Swain County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Catawba County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Iredell County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rowan County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McMinn County, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Meigs County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Sussex County, DE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Webb County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Weber County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whatcom County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Tammany Parish, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yolo County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Barnstable County, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Anoka County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- York County, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Atlantic County, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds