Internet providers in Asheville, NC

Internet in Asheville

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Asheville area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Asheville Residential Internet Coverage

As one of the largest cities in North Carolina, Asheville is called home by over 88,000 people. This city is one of the landmarks of western North Carolina. Cable, DSL, and satellite internet are offered by several major internet service providers in this region.

National service provider AT&T is widespread in Asheville. Service reaches Lakeshore Drive in the north, Hominy in the west, Arden in the south, and Azalea in the east. Furthermore, it extends beyond the city limits in all four directions. The fiber network isn_t quite as large as the DSL network, but it is still fairly sizable.

Those who choose Charter may be able to use their service anywhere in the city. The Charter network extends to cover neighborhoods like Royal Pines, Beverly Hills, Oakley, and Sulphur Springs. Local provider Morris Broadband is growing in North Carolina. Currently, service is accessible in the southernmost tip of Asheville in areas like Arden, Oak Park, and Royal Pines.

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Average download speed
168.84 Mbps

Average upload speed
45.57 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
29.39 ms

Average jitter
23.62 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Asheville?

Optimum - Highly reliable
AT&T - Great value
Spectrum - No data caps
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Frontier - No-contract plans available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available
Optimum - Highly reliable

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Summary of Asheville internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Optimum	Cable & Fiber	940 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Optimum
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Frontier	DSL	N/A	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
RiverStreet Networks	DSL & Fixed Wireless	500 Mbps	1.0/5	View Plans for RiverStreet Networks
Morris Broadband LLC	Fiber	1000 Mbps	2.5/5	View Plans for Morris Broadband LLC
Skyrunner Inc.	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Skyrunner Inc.
Rural Roam	LTE Home	99 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Rural Roam
Abundant Net	DSL & Wireless LTE	99 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Abundant Net
TDS Telecom	Cable, DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline	1000 Mbps	2.0/5	View Plans for TDS Telecom