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Best Internet Providers in Asheville, NC

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Top 12 Internet Service Providers in Asheville, NC

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1. Spectrum

91.5% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Cable
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
91.5% Available

2. AT&T

76.8% Available
Download speeds up to:
5 Gbps IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 55.00/mo *
76.8% Available

3. Viasat

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
150 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 99.99/mo
100% Available

4. T-Mobile Home Internet

55.2% Available
Download speeds from:
72 - 245 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
*With AutoPay, taxes and fees included.
55.2% Available

5. EarthLink

41% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 39.95/mo
41% Available

6. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
100% Available

7. XNET WiFi

11.7% Available
Download speeds from:
25 - 150 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 85.00/mo
11.7% Available

8. Skyrunner

94.1% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Fixed Wireless, Fiber
94.1% Available

9. UScellular

81.6% Available
Download speeds up to:
25 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
*$60 without Auto Pay And Paperless Billing Discount
81.6% Available

10. Carolina West Wireless

68.6% Available
Download speeds up to:
25 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 40.00/mo *
*Typical speeds of 6 to 13 Mbps download and 0.388 to 0.99 Mbps upload.
68.6% Available

11. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds from:
50 - 220 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 120.00/mo
100% Available

12. Verizon

31.7% Available
Download speeds up to:
300 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
31.7% Available

Best Internet Providers in Asheville

Looking to surf the web in Asheville, NC, faster than a speeding banjo at a bluegrass festival? Well, folks, fiber internet is your golden ticket. AT&T Fiber is leading the charge with their super-speedy connection. With max download speeds of up to 5 Gbps, you'll be downloading cat videos quicker than you can say, "Watch me!"

Next up, if you want reliability with a side of oomph, Spectrum's cable internet offers a strong contender. They've got coverage splashed across 91.5% of the city with speeds maxing out at 1 Gbps. With Spectrum, buffering is about as likely as a snowstorm on the Fourth of July.

But wait, there's more! For those who prefer to keep things wireless and in the fast lane, EarthLink 5G Home Internet steps up with decent coverage in 41% of Asheville. It's a solid choice for anyone looking to untangle themselves from the cables without sacrificing too much on speed.

And, just in case you like to keep your options open, AT&T’s trusty DSL Internet covers 76.8% of the city. With its up-to-100 Mbps speeds, it's like having a trusty second cousin — reliable though not exactly the flashiest of the bunch.

There you have it! Whether you're planting roots fiber-deep, surfing the cable waves, or gliding through the wireless air, Asheville's got you covered for internet options. Now, go forth and blaze your digital trail!

Internet Provider Store Locations in Asheville

Compare Internet Providers in Nearby Cities:

Alexander, Arden, Black Mountain, Candler, Fairview, Fletcher, Leicester, Mills River, Swannanoa, Weaverville

Average download speed in Asheville:

152 Mbps

Based on 33,426 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in Asheville

  1. Spectrum - No data caps and most Cable availability
  2. AT&T - Fast download speeds in Asheville, most Fiber availability and most DSL availability
  3. Viasat - Most internet coverage in Asheville
  4. T-Mobile Home Internet - 5g internet up to 245 Mbps
  5. EarthLink - 5g internet up to 100 Mbps
  6. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  7. XNET WiFi - Fixed wireless up to 150 Mbps
  8. Skyrunner - Fixed wireless or Fiber up to 1000 Mbps
  9. UScellular - Fixed wireless up to 25 Mbps
  10. Carolina West Wireless - Fixed wireless up to 25 Mbps
  11. Starlink - Widely available
  12. Verizon - 5g internet up to 300 Mbps

Fastest Internet Providers in Asheville

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

An Overview of Internet Providers in Asheville By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
AT&T Fiber 5 Gbps 43%
AT&T IPBB 100 Mbps 77%
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps 91%
Frontier DSL Call For Details 2%
Skyrunner Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 94%
Wilkes and RiverStreet Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps 5%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 12%
UScellular Fixed Wireless 195 Mbps 82%
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 69%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 245 Mbps 55%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 32%
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps 41%
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps 12%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
Skyrunner Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 94%
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 69%
AT&T IPBB 100 Mbps 77%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 100 Mbps 55%
AT&T Fiber 5 Gbps 43%
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps 91%
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 82%
Wilkes and RiverStreet Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 5%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 12%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 32%
Frontier DSL Call For Details 2%

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Internet Availability by Connection Type in Asheville

Internet service providers in Asheville use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 93%
Cable - 49%
DSL - 49%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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Free Wireless Internet Access in Asheville, NC

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2800 Heart Dr
Asheville, NC 28806
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162 Coxe Ave
Asheville, NC 28804
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340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
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355 Vanderbilt Rd
Asheville, NC 28805
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59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
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20 Lee's Creek Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
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31 College Place
Asheville, NC 28801
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60 Court Plaza
Asheville, NC 28801
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1314 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
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77 Mcdowell St
Asheville, NC 28801

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