Best Internet Providers in Balsam Grove, NC
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Balsam Grove, NC
Balsam Grove has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Balsam Grove.
Ranks compare Balsam Grove with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Balsam Grove, NC at a Glance
Balsam Grove Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Comporium
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Skyrunner Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Balsam Grove ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Balsam Grove, NC?
Skyrunner Internet is the best internet provider in Balsam Grove based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Skyrunner Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Balsam Grove, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Skyrunner Internet is an option for 70.49% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Balsam Grove?
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 Balsam Grove
How Balsam Grove Compares to Places Its Size
Balsam Grove's report card score is in the top 39% and its connectivity index is in the top 10%.
| Measure | Balsam Grove | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Transylvania County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 79.5% | top 47% | 41.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,271 Mbps | top 8% | 2,657 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.7 | bottom 25% | 5.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 27% | 13% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | top 33% | 71% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | bottom 36% | 77% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $47,960 | bottom 13% | $70,977 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 79.5% of homes in Balsam Grove, against 41.2% across Transylvania County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Balsam Grove are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $47,960 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Balsam Grove
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Balsam Grove?
COMPORIUM Fiber in Balsam Grove, NC
Availability:
79.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
5,007 Mbps
COMPORIUM offers Fiber service to 79.5% of Balsam Grove homes. Across the city, COMPORIUM Fiber has speeds up to 5,007 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for COMPORIUM Fiber. COMPORIUM Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Balsam Grove from COMPORIUM in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Balsam Grove?
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Balsam Grove, NC
Availability:
70.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.5% of Balsam Grove homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Balsam Grove, NC
Availability:
19.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.3% of Balsam Grove homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Balsam Grove?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Balsam Grove, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Balsam Grove?
COMPORIUM DSL in Balsam Grove, NC
Availability:
83.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
COMPORIUM offers DSL service to 83.4% of Balsam Grove homes. Across the city, COMPORIUM DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Balsam Grove by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Balsam Grove has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Balsam Grove
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Balsam Grove
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28708 | 720 | 76.0% | 4,255 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 69/100 |
How Balsam Grove Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Balsam Grove that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Sapphire has the most homes with fiber (76.0%) and North Brevard the fewest (0.0%); Balsam Grove has 79.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsam Grove (this page) | 742 | 79.5% | 4,271 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Brevard | 16,231 | 34.1% | 2,312 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Rosman | 1,942 | 41.5% | 3,888 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Lake Toxaway | 1,766 | 69.0% | 3,708 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 64/100 |
| Sapphire | 1,525 | 76.0% | 4,744 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 58/100 |
| North Brevard | 1,049 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.6 | C | 42/100 |
| Selica | 543 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7 | C | 16/100 |
| Norton | 444 | 2.7% | 119 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 20/100 |
| Reid | 346 | 57.2% | 3,264 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Wolf Mountain | 268 | 39.5% | 1,165 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 34/100 |
| Quebec | 122 | 45.1% | 3,620 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 49/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Balsam Grove?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Skyrunner Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, COMPORIUM 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 Balsam Grove
| COMPORIUM | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Balsam Grove Internet Providers
Based on 16 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Skyrunner Internet is the best internet service provider for Balsam Grove residents. Skyrunner Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. COMPORIUM wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 93.3% coverage in Balsam Grove.
At a national level, based on 369 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Skyrunner Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Balsam Grove Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Balsam Grove, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Balsam Grove Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyrunner Internet |  (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Comporium | (0) |  (2) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Balsam Grove
Based on data reported by Balsam Grove ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through COMPORIUM. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Balsam Grove. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,270 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 Skyrunner Internet. This indicates Skyrunner Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Balsam Grove Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Comporium | (0) | (2) |  (26) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Balsam Grove?
Of the providers in Balsam Grove, customers rate Skyrunner Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Balsam Grove 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.
Skyrunner Internet is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. COMPORIUM is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Balsam Grove, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Balsam Grove
| ISP / Tech Type | Balsam Grove Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Comporium | (0) | (2) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
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
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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 Balsam Grove?
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 Balsam Grove is Skyrunner Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be COMPORIUM. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Skyrunner Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Balsam Grove is Skyrunner Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and COMPORIUM has the broadest coverage in Balsam Grove, available to 93.3% 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.