In Watauga County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 91.67% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,645 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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11 Internet Service Providers in Watauga 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 Watauga County are not shown.
Watauga 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 91.67% of Watauga County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is SkyLine Membership. Now you can call companies in Watauga County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Watauga County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Watauga County.

Internet Speed Key
The average Watauga County home can get up to 1,645 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Watauga County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Watauga County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Watauga County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Watauga 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 60.93% of Watauga County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 30.41% 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 8.33% of Watauga County homes.
Internet Market Health in Watauga County

Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Watauga 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 Watauga County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.5 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.5 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.1 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Watauga 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, Watauga County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, 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. Watauga 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, Watauga County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Watauga County, along with details on where in Watauga County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Watauga County, NC

Spectrum cable coverage
About 84.89%, or 45,914 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Watauga County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Watauga County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Watauga County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Watauga 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 Watauga County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Watauga County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Watauga County, NC

AT&T DSL coverage
About 61.81%, or 33,430 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, southeast, south, north, northeast, and southwest Watauga County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Watauga County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga 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 Watauga County customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 32.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 17.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 29.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga 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 11 Mbps.
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- 42.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 29.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Watauga County, NC

EarthLink DSL coverage
About 61.81%, or 33,430 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, southeast, south, north, northeast, and southwest Watauga County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Watauga County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga 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 Watauga County customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 32.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 17.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 29.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga 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 11 Mbps.
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- 42.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 29.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
SkyLine Membership Fiber in Watauga County, NC

SkyLine Membership fiber coverage
About 57.71%, or 31,213 people, have SkyLine Membership fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Watauga County area. SkyLine Membership is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Watauga County.
SkyLine Membership fiber download speeds
SkyLine Membership is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, SkyLine Membership fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga County can order from SkyLine Membership goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Watauga County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
SkyLine Membership fiber upload speeds
In Watauga County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for SkyLine Membership fiber. Compared to other ISPs, SkyLine Membership is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Watauga County fiber providers. SkyLine Membership offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Watauga County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
SkyLine Membership DSL in Watauga County, NC

SkyLine Membership DSL coverage
About 30.49%, or 16,493 people, have SkyLine Membership DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, central, north, west, south, and northeast Watauga County area. SkyLine Membership is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Watauga County.
SkyLine Membership DSL download speeds
SkyLine Membership is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, SkyLine Membership DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga County can order from SkyLine Membership goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Watauga County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
SkyLine Membership DSL upload speeds
In Watauga County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SkyLine Membership DSL. Compared to other ISPs, SkyLine Membership is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Watauga County DSL providers. SkyLine Membership offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Watauga County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Watauga County, NC

EarthLink fiber coverage
About 4.51%, or 2,437 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, central, northeast, and south Watauga County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Watauga County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga 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 Watauga County customers is up to 1,504 Mbps.
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- 12.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 87.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Watauga County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Watauga 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 Watauga 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 1,504 Mbps.
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- 12.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 87.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Watauga County, NC

AT&T fiber coverage
About 4.51%, or 2,437 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, central, northeast, and south Watauga County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Watauga County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga 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 Watauga County customers is up to 1,504 Mbps.
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- 12.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 87.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Watauga County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Watauga 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 Watauga 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 1,504 Mbps.
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- 12.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 87.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Watauga County, NC

Spectrum fiber coverage
About 4.29%, or 2,319 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, south, and southeast Watauga 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 Watauga County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Watauga County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga 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 62 Mbps.
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- 5.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 94.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless in Watauga County, NC

Carolina West fixed wireless coverage
About 89.08%, or 48,179 people, have Carolina West fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Watauga County area. Carolina West is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Watauga County.
Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Carolina West is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Carolina West fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga County can order from Carolina West goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Watauga County, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 80.16%, or 43,358 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga 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 Watauga County customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 40.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 59.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga 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 9.8 Mbps.
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- 40.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 59.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Watauga County, NC

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 67.91%, or 36,731 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Watauga County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Watauga County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga 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 Watauga County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 4.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga 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.
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- 4.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Watauga County, NC

AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 67.91%, or 36,731 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Watauga 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 Watauga County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga 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 Watauga County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 4.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga 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.
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- 4.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Watauga County, NC

Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 56.99%, or 30,825 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Watauga 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 Watauga County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Watauga County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Watauga 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 Watauga County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Watauga County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Watauga County, NC

Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 8.97%, or 4,851 people, have Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, and southwest Watauga 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 Watauga County.
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Skyrunner Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga County can order from Skyrunner Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Watauga County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fixed Wireless in Watauga County, NC

River Street fixed wireless coverage
About 6.99%, or 3,783 people, have River Street fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, northeast, and southwest Watauga 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 Watauga County.
River Street Networks fixed wireless download speeds
River Street is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, River Street fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga County can order from River Street goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Watauga County customers is up to 21 Mbps.
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- 73.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 26.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Watauga County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for River Street fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Watauga County fixed wireless providers. River Street 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 Watauga County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, River Street customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
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- 73.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 26.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Watauga County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Watauga County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Watauga County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Watauga County are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,645 Mbps in the county. The state has less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 91.67% in Watauga County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Watauga 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
- Carter County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilkes County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Washington County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yadkin County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greene County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stokes County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Forsyth County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hamblen County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grainger County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clinton County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Branch County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rio Grande Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bryan County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bryan County, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Burnet County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coles County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stokes County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stevens County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stephenson County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds


