TV and Internet Providers in Macon County, NC


In Macon County there are 15 residential internet providers covering 95.27% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,015 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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15 Internet Service Providers in Macon County

Optimum | Cable

Availability:

71.12%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Frontier Communications | DSL

Availability:

62.94%

Avg. Speed:

35 Mbps

Vyve Broadband | Fiber

Availability:

26.16%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

BalsamWest | Fiber

Availability:

12.01%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Hotwire Communications | Fiber

Availability:

9.87%

Avg. Speed:

2,575 Mbps

Vyve Broadband | Cable

Availability:

7.16%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

1.63%

Avg. Speed:

190 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

74.19%

Avg. Speed:

12 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

69.03%

Avg. Speed:

59 Mbps

Skyrunner Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

65.37%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

45.96%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

45.26%

Avg. Speed:

26 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

45.26%

Avg. Speed:

26 Mbps

BalsamWest | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

32.22%

Avg. Speed:

19 Mbps

SkyFi | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

10.68%

Avg. Speed:

14 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


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Macon County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 95.27% of Macon 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 Optimum. Now you can call companies in Macon County with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Macon County?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Macon County.

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The average Macon County home can get up to 1,015 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 1.01% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.54% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Macon County.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Macon County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.

What type of internet should I choose in Macon County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Macon 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 42.92% of Macon County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 37.60% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for 5.79%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 8.97%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.73% of Macon County homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Macon County

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The map shows how competitive the Macon 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 Macon County based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.1 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.7 (healthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

Macon County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Macon 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. Macon County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, Macon County is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Macon County, along with details on where in Macon County and at what speeds.

Optimum Cable in Macon County, NC

Optimum cable coverage

About 71.12%, or 26,325 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Macon County.

 

Optimum cable download speeds

Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Optimum customers in Macon County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Optimum cable upload speeds

In Macon 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 Macon County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Optimum's Macon County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Frontier Communications DSL in Macon County, NC

Frontier DSL coverage

About 62.94%, or 23,298 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Macon County.

 

Frontier Communications DSL download speeds

Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon 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 Macon County customers is up to 35 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Frontier Communications customers in Macon County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 9.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 8.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 8.9% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 5.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 66.9% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds

In Macon 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 the slowest compared to other Macon 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 Macon 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 2.2 Mbps.

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Frontier's Macon County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 9.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 8.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 14.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 66.9% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Vyve Broadband Fiber in Macon County, NC

Vyve Broadband fiber coverage

About 26.16%, or 9,684 people, have Vyve Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, east, north, southwest, southeast, and south Macon County area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Macon County.

 

Vyve Broadband fiber download speeds

Vyve Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Vyve Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Vyve Broadband customers in Macon County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Vyve Broadband fiber upload speeds

In Macon County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Macon County fiber providers. Vyve Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Vyve Broadband's Macon County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

BalsamWest Fiber in Macon County, NC

BalsamWest fiber coverage

About 12.01%, or 4,444 people, have BalsamWest fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, northeast, southeast, east, west, northwest, and north Macon County area. BalsamWest is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Macon County.

 

BalsamWest fiber download speeds

BalsamWest is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BalsamWest fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from BalsamWest goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to BalsamWest customers in Macon County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

BalsamWest fiber upload speeds

In Macon County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BalsamWest fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BalsamWest is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Macon County fiber providers. BalsamWest offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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BalsamWest's Macon County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Hotwire Communications Fiber in Macon County, NC

Hotwire Communications fiber coverage

About 9.87%, or 3,652 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, west, and north Macon County area. Hotwire Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Macon County.

 

Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds

Hotwire Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Macon County customers is up to 2,575 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Hotwire Communications customers in Macon County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 9.6% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 90.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds

In Macon County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Macon County fiber providers. Hotwire Communications 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 Macon County is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2,000 Mbps. On average, Hotwire Communications customers can get speeds up to 2,575 Mbps.

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Hotwire Communications's Macon County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 9.6% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 90.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Vyve Broadband Cable in Macon County, NC

Vyve Broadband cable coverage

About 7.16%, or 2,652 people, have Vyve Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Macon County area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Macon County.

 

Vyve Broadband cable download speeds

Vyve Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Vyve Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Vyve Broadband customers in Macon County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Vyve Broadband cable upload speeds

In Macon County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Macon County cable providers. Vyve Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Vyve Broadband's Macon County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in Macon County, NC

Windstream DSL coverage

About 1.63%, or 605 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south Macon County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Macon County.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Macon County customers is up to 190 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Macon County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 90.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 8.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In Macon County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Macon County DSL providers. Windstream 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 Macon County is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 49 Mbps.

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Windstream's Macon County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 90.9% up to 52.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 32.0 Mbps
  • 7.6% up to 23.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Macon County, NC

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 74.19%, or 27,460 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Macon County.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Macon County customers is up to 12 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in Macon County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 12.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 88.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Macon County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Macon County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Macon County is up to 3.0 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 1.2 Mbps.

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US Cellular's Macon County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 12.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 88.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Macon County, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 69.03%, or 25,552 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon 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 much of Macon 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 Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon 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 Macon County customers is up to 59 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Macon County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 44.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 55.2% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Macon 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 above average compared to other Macon 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 Macon 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 11 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Macon County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 44.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 55.2% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Macon County, NC

Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 65.37%, or 24,195 people, have Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. Skyrunner Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Macon County.

 

Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless download speeds

Skyrunner Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon 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 Macon County customers is up to 25 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Skyrunner Internet customers in Macon County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 99.9% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Macon 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 above average compared to other Macon 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 Macon 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 10 Mbps.

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Skyrunner Internet's Macon County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
  • 99.9% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Macon County, NC

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 45.96%, or 17,010 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Macon County.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Macon County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Macon 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 the fastest compared to other Macon County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Macon County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Macon County, NC

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 45.26%, or 16,752 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Macon County.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon 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 Macon County customers is up to 26 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Macon County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 0.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 99.3% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon 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 3.1 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Macon County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 99.3% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Macon County, NC

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 45.26%, or 16,752 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon 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 Macon County.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon 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 Macon County customers is up to 26 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Macon County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 0.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 99.3% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon 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 3.1 Mbps.

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AT&T's Macon County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 99.3% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

BalsamWest Fixed Wireless in Macon County, NC

BalsamWest fixed wireless coverage

About 32.22%, or 11,927 people, have BalsamWest fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, east, central, northeast, south, southwest, north, and northwest Macon County area. BalsamWest is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Macon County.

 

BalsamWest fixed wireless download speeds

BalsamWest is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BalsamWest fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from BalsamWest goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Macon County customers is up to 19 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to BalsamWest customers in Macon County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 62.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 37.7% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

BalsamWest fixed wireless upload speeds

In Macon County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BalsamWest fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BalsamWest is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Macon County fixed wireless providers. BalsamWest 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 Macon County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, BalsamWest customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.

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BalsamWest's Macon County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 62.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 37.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

SkyFi Fixed Wireless in Macon County, NC

SkyFi fixed wireless coverage

About 10.68%, or 3,952 people, have SkyFi fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, south, north, central, northeast, and southeast Macon County area. SkyFi is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Macon County.

 

SkyFi fixed wireless download speeds

SkyFi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, SkyFi fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from SkyFi goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Macon County customers is up to 14 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to SkyFi customers in Macon County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 28.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 71.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

SkyFi fixed wireless upload speeds

In Macon County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SkyFi fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, SkyFi is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Macon County fixed wireless providers. SkyFi 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 Macon County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, SkyFi customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.

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SkyFi's Macon County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 28.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 71.6% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Macon County Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Macon County or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Macon County compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Internet speeds in Macon County are much slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,015 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 95.27% in Macon County.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Macon County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2873496.43%
2876395.65%
2877581.95%
2874191.12%
3053797.49%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
3056899.44%
2872371.90%
2873690.17%
2871798.38%
2878183.08%

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.

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