Best Internet Providers in Beech Mountain, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Beech Mountain, NC
Beech Mountain has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Beech Mountain.
Ranks compare Beech Mountain with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Beech Mountain, NC at a Glance
Beech Mountain Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
SkyLine Membership
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Carolina West
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 Beech Mountain ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Beech Mountain, NC?
Skyrunner Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Beech Mountain based on 291 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Beech Mountain?
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 Beech Mountain
- SkyLine Membership - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
- SkyLine Membership - dsl coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Beech Mountain Compares to Places Its Size
Beech Mountain's report card score is in the top 15% and its connectivity index is in the top 20%.
| Measure | Beech Mountain | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Watauga County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.6% | top 11% | 67.7% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | top 31% | 1,749 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6 | top 39% | 7.8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 10% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 23% | top 7% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 13% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 10% | 79% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | top 24% | 85% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $75,624 | top 48% | $49,371 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 9% | 36% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.6% of homes in Beech Mountain, against 67.7% across Watauga County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Beech Mountain are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 23% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $75,624 (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 Beech Mountain
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Beech Mountain?
SkyLine Membership Fiber in Beech Mountain, NC
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
SkyLine Membership offers Fiber service to 99.6% of Beech Mountain homes. Across the city, SkyLine Membership Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Beech Mountain, NC
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Beech Mountain homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Beech Mountain?
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Beech Mountain, NC
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Beech Mountain homes. Across the city, Carolina West 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 Beech Mountain, NC
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Beech Mountain homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Beech Mountain, NC
Availability:
57.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.7% of Beech Mountain homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Beech Mountain, NC
Availability:
41.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.5% of Beech Mountain homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Beech Mountain, NC
Availability:
41.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.5% of Beech Mountain homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Beech Mountain?
Spectrum Cable in Beech Mountain, NC
Availability:
72.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 72.9% of Beech Mountain homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Beech Mountain?
SkyLine Membership DSL in Beech Mountain, NC
Availability:
82.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
SkyLine Membership offers DSL service to 82.5% of Beech Mountain homes. Across the city, SkyLine Membership DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet in Beech Mountain by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Beech Mountain
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Beech Mountain
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Beech Mountain Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Beech Mountain that have their own pages are all within 6 miles, 1 of them in Tennessee. Among them, Grassy Creek has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Elk Park the fewest (27.5%); Beech Mountain has 99.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Mountain (this page) | 1,288 | 99.6% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Banner Elk | 4,333 | 87.9% | 1,975 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 69/100 |
| Sugar Grove | 2,385 | 99.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 51/100 |
| Elk Park | 2,145 | 27.5% | 1,238 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Grassy Creek | 1,705 | 99.9% | 1,425 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 31/100 |
| Sugar Mountain | 545 | 90.8% | 1,886 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 62/100 |
| Seven Devils | 405 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Valle Crucis | 391 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Norwood Hollow | 335 | 95.5% | 1,929 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Heaton | 228 | 83.3% | 1,189 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 45/100 |
| Poga, TN | 101 | 50.5% | 1,505 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 18/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Beech Mountain?
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 Beech Mountain
| SkyLine Membership | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Beech Mountain. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Beech Mountain Internet Providers
Based on 291 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Skyrunner Internet is the best internet service provider for Beech Mountain residents. Skyrunner Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.73 out of 5 stars and 41.5% coverage in Beech Mountain.
At a national level, based on 3361 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 Beech Mountain Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Beech Mountain Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Beech Mountain
Based on data reported by Beech Mountain ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through SkyLine Membership. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Beech Mountain. 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 | Beech Mountain Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | (0) | (3) | (3) | 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 Beech Mountain?
Of the providers in Beech Mountain, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Beech Mountain 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. Skyrunner Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Beech Mountain
| ISP / Tech Type | Beech Mountain Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | 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 |
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 Beech Mountain?
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 Beech Mountain is Skyrunner Internet.
- 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 Beech Mountain is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, SkyLine Membership, HughesNet, and Carolina West Wireless has the broadest coverage in Beech Mountain, 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.