Best Internet Providers in Ashe County, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ashe County, NC
Ashe County has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Ashe County.
Ranks compare Ashe County with the 100 North Carolina counties.
The Best Internet in Ashe County, NC at a Glance
Ashe County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
SkyLine Membership
Connection
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Fiber
DSL
Optimum
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Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Ashe County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ashe County, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Ashe County based on 319 North Carolina customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ashe County?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Ashe County
- SkyLine Membership - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- SkyLine Membership - dsl coverage map
How Ashe County Compares to the Rest of North Carolina
Ashe County's report card score is tied 29th of 100 and its connectivity index is 46th of 100.
| Measure | Ashe County | Rank among North Carolina counties | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 99.6% | 2nd of 100 | 78.0% | 71.5% | Davie County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 2,087 Mbps | 42nd of 100 | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Greene County (8,030 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.8 | Tied 91st of 100 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Buncombe County (9.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 85th of 100 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Union County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 42nd of 100 | 16% | 15% | Mecklenburg County and Wake County (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | Tied 61st of 100 | 95% | 96% | Carteret County and Dare County and 3 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 46th of 100 | 91% | 91% | Wake County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | Tied 17th of 100 | 77% | 76% | Wake County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 37th of 100 | 80% | 81% | Orange County and Wake County (90%) |
| Median household income | $60,340 | 63rd of 100 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Union County ($119,553) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 82nd of 100 | 16% | 16% | Watauga County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 99.6% of homes in Ashe County, against 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Ashe County are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,340 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Ashe County Compares to Its Neighbors
Ashe County has 5 neighbors, 2 of them in Tennessee and Virginia. Among them, Alleghany County has the most homes with fiber (98.6%) and Watauga County the fewest (67.7%); Ashe County has 99.6%.
Map of Ashe County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Ashe County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashe County (this page) | 26,577 | 99.6% | 2,087 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 50/100 |
| Wilkes County | 65,969 | 91.0% | 1,550 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 57/100 |
| Watauga County | 54,086 | 67.7% | 1,749 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 63/100 |
| Johnson County, TN | 17,948 | 68.5% | 1,736 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Grayson County, VA | 15,333 | 73.3% | 1,624 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Alleghany County | 10,888 | 98.6% | 1,977 Mbps | 4 | B- | 39/100 |
Internet in Ashe County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 95.5% of homes in Todd to 100.0% in Warrensville; by ZIP code, from 95.2% in 28684 (Todd) to 100.0% in 28693 (Warrensville). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Ashe County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson | 6,513 | 99.4% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Jefferson | 4,625 | 99.8% | 2,498 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Lansing | 2,996 | 99.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 44/100 |
| Fleetwood | 2,678 | 99.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B | 50/100 |
| Crumpler | 2,387 | 98.5% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 60/100 |
| Todd | 2,209 | 95.5% | 1,962 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 57/100 |
| Warrensville | 2,011 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B | 49/100 |
| Creston | 1,686 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.1 | B- | 51/100 |
| Laurel Springs | 1,327 | 98.8% | 1,976 Mbps | 3.5 | B- | 38/100 |
| Idlewild | 498 | 98.0% | 1,795 Mbps | 4 | B- | 61/100 |
| Grayson | 196 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2 | B- | 52/100 |
| Scottville | 164 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B | 21/100 |
| Weavers Ford | 47 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.9 | B- | 67/100 |
ZIP codes in Ashe County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28694 (West Jefferson) | 7,801 | 99.4% | 1,999 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 51/100 |
| 28640 (Jefferson) | 4,668 | 99.8% | 2,493 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 51/100 |
| 28643 (Lansing) | 3,100 | 99.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 44/100 |
| 28626 (Fleetwood) | 2,503 | 99.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.1 | B | 50/100 |
| 28617 (Crumpler) | 2,375 | 98.5% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 60/100 |
| 28684 (Todd) | 2,061 | 95.2% | 1,959 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 52/100 |
| 28615 (Creston) | 1,946 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.1 | B- | 50/100 |
| 28644 (Laurel Springs) | 1,572 | 99.0% | 1,985 Mbps | 3.6 | B- | 37/100 |
| 28693 (Warrensville) | 1,425 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B | 49/100 |
| 28631 (Grassy Creek) | 726 | 99.6% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.2 | B- | 42/100 |
| 28629 (Glendale Springs) | 59 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4 | B | 46/100 |
| 28672 (Scottville) | 34 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4 | B | 21/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ashe County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, SkyLine Membership should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ashe County
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| SkyLine Membership | 2,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ashe County Internet Providers
Based on 319 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Ashe County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.73 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 57.1% coverage in Ashe County.
At a national level, based on 3715 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ashe County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ashe County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ashe County Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (1) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ashe County
Based on data reported by Ashe County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through SkyLine Membership. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Ashe County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ashe County Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (1) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ashe County?
Of the providers in Ashe County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ashe County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across North Carolina or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.23 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ashe County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ashe County
| ISP / Tech Type | Ashe County Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (1) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Carolina West | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Ashe County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ashe County?
SkyLine Membership Fiber in Ashe County, NC
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
SkyLine Membership offers Fiber service to 99.6% of Ashe County homes. Across the county, SkyLine Membership Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Ashe County, NC
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,723 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Ashe County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,723 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Ashe County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in Ashe County, NC
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Ashe County homes. Across the county, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ashe County?
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Ashe County, NC
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Ashe County homes. Across the county, Carolina West Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ashe County, NC
Availability:
56.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.8% of Ashe County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ashe County, NC
Availability:
56.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.8% of Ashe County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.3 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ashe County, NC
Availability:
52.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.4% of Ashe County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ashe County?
Optimum Cable in Ashe County, NC
Availability:
48.0%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 48.0% of Ashe County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Ashe County, NC
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 3.4% of Ashe County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ashe County?
Brightspeed DSL in Ashe County, NC
Availability:
32.5%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 32.5% of Ashe County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.7 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ashe County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
SkyLine Membership DSL in Ashe County, NC
Availability:
24.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
SkyLine Membership offers DSL service to 24.0% of Ashe County homes. Across the county, SkyLine Membership DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Spectrum Cable
November 05, 2026 Service during the day has gotten a little better. However, Spectrum does a lot of maintenance late at night and therefore the TV and Internet go out. Not happy with that since I stay up late.
ISPReports User
Ripple Fiber
November 01, 2026 Constant outages with customer service associates that barely know anything about the product
M.L.
AT&T Fiber
October 26, 2026 Price keeps going up, for the same service. Terrible internet service: 6 outages in the past month (Sept-Oct 2026) Very unreliable. If you have a problem: Customer Service is an AI bot.
ISPReports User
Spectrum
October 26, 2026 Declining since an optic company came into our housing area in zip 28110. We are displeased and considering alternatives.
ISPReports User
Brightspeed
October 23, 2026 You can not pay me enough to recommend Brightspeed. I can not believe that there are any legitimate reviews over a 2.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ashe County?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Ashe County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be SkyLine Membership. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ashe County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, SkyLine Membership, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ashe County, available to 99.6% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.