In Madison County there are 13 residential internet providers covering 97.45% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,019 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.
Jump to Availability Maps
13 Internet Service Providers in Madison 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 Madison County are not shown.
Madison 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
Availability maps for all providers in Madison County
Using the dropdown below, please select a provider. Green indicates nearly all homes have service, red indicates few homes have service, and blank indicates no service.
Please note some providers will take longer to load than others
Internet service is available in 97.45% of Madison 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 French Broad Fiber. Now you can call companies in Madison County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Madison County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Madison County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Madison County home can get up to 1,019 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Madison County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Madison County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Madison County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Madison 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 96.89% of Madison 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 2.55% of Madison County homes.
Internet Market Health in Madison County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Madison 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 Madison County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Madison County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Madison County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, cable, and dsl, 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. Madison County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 9 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, Madison County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Madison County, along with details on where in Madison County and at what speeds.
French Broad Electric Membership Corporation Fiber in Madison County, NC
French Broad Fiber fiber coverage
About 94.40%, or 20,007 people, have French Broad Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Madison County area. French Broad Fiber is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Madison 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 Madison County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, French Broad Fiber fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from French Broad Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
French Broad Electric Membership Corporation fiber upload speeds
In Madison 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 one of the slowest compared to other Madison 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 Madison County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Madison County, NC
Frontier DSL coverage
About 43.11%, or 9,137 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, central, northwest, south, east, southwest, and west Madison County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Madison County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison 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 Madison County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 66.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Madison 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 fastest compared to other Madison 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 Madison 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 2.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 66.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Madison County, NC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 37.38%, or 7,921 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, central, southeast, north, west, northwest, and northeast Madison County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Madison County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Zito Media Cable in Madison County, NC
Zito cable coverage
About 8.74%, or 1,853 people, have Zito cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Madison County area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Madison County.
Zito Media cable download speeds
Zito is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Zito cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Zito goes up to 400 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Zito Media cable upload speeds
In Madison County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Zito cable. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Madison County cable providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison County is up to 24 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
Zito Media Fiber in Madison County, NC
Zito fiber coverage
About 6.09%, or 1,290 people, have Zito fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Madison County area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Madison County.
Zito Media fiber download speeds
Zito is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Zito fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Zito goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Zito Media fiber upload speeds
In Madison County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Zito fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Madison County fiber providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fiber in Madison County, NC
Skyrunner Internet fiber coverage
About 3.22%, or 683 people, have Skyrunner Internet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Madison 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 Madison County.
Skyrunner Internet fiber download speeds
Skyrunner Internet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Skyrunner Internet fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Skyrunner Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet fiber upload speeds
In Madison 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 one of the slowest compared to other Madison County fiber providers. Skyrunner Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Madison County, NC
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 88.55%, or 18,767 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Madison 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 Madison County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison 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 Madison County customers is up to 19 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 58.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 41.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 2.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 58.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 41.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison County, NC
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 79.15%, or 16,774 people, have Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Madison County area. Skyrunner Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Madison County.
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Skyrunner Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Skyrunner Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison County fixed wireless providers. Skyrunner Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 65.07%, or 13,791 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison 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 Madison County customers is up to 55 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 9.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Madison County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 25.60%, or 5,426 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, central, west, northwest, northeast, and north Madison County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Madison County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison 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 Madison County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 3.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Madison County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 25.60%, or 5,426 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, central, west, northwest, northeast, and north Madison County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Madison County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison 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 Madison County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 3.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Madison County, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 14.59%, or 3,093 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, east, northeast, and southeast Madison County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Madison County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless in Madison County, NC
Carolina West fixed wireless coverage
About 10.23%, or 2,168 people, have Carolina West fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southwest Madison County area. Carolina West is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Madison County.
Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Carolina West is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Carolina West fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Carolina West goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Madison County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Madison County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Madison County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Madison County are much slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,019 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 97.45% in Madison County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Madison 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
- Yancey County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mitchell County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cocke County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sevier County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Burke County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Caldwell County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Blount County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alexander County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Loudon County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Union County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Calhoun County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Calhoun County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Camp County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Caroline County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carter County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds