Best Internet Providers in Candler, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Candler, NC
Candler 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 Candler.
Ranks compare Candler with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Candler, NC at a Glance
Candler Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Skyrunner 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 Candler ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Candler, NC?
Skyrunner Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Candler based on 297 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 Candler?
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 Candler
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
How Candler Compares to Places Its Size
Candler's report card score is in the bottom 46% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 39%.
| Measure | Candler | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Buncombe County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 51.1% | bottom 22% | 68.0% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,791 Mbps | bottom 46% | 3,338 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.6 | top 6% | 9.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 28% | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | bottom 46% | 18% | 16% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | bottom 23% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | bottom 27% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | bottom 28% | 76% | 77% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | bottom 19% | 80% | 80% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $69,040 | bottom 22% | $78,985 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 25% | 13% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 51.1% of homes in Candler, against 68.0% across Buncombe County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Candler are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,040 (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 Candler
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Candler?
EarthLink Fiber in Candler, NC
Availability:
46.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,827 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 46.7% of Candler homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,827 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Candler from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Candler, NC
Availability:
46.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,827 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 46.7% of Candler homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,827 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Candler from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Candler, NC
Availability:
14.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 14.0% of Candler homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Candler?
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Candler, NC
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
98 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.9% of Candler homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 98 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 250, with an average of 47 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Candler, NC
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
241 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Candler homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 241 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Candler, NC
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Candler 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 Candler, NC
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of Candler homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Candler, NC
Availability:
88.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.3% of Candler homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Candler, NC
Availability:
88.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.3% of Candler homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Candler?
Spectrum Cable in Candler, NC
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.7% of Candler homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Candler?
EarthLink DSL in Candler, NC
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 92.3% of Candler homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 71 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 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Candler from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Candler, NC
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 92.3% of Candler homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 71 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 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Candler from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Candler by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Candler has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Candler
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Candler
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28715 | 27,790 | 48.8% | 2,758 Mbps | 9.5 | B | 66/100 |
How Candler Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Candler that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Newfound has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Biltmore Forest the fewest (27.2%); Candler has 51.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candler (this page) | 26,734 | 51.1% | 2,791 Mbps | 9.6 | B | 66/100 |
| Asheville | 124,447 | 77.5% | 3,733 Mbps | 9.8 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Canton | 15,836 | 51.8% | 2,254 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 36/100 |
| Leicester | 12,166 | 48.3% | 1,905 Mbps | 8.5 | B- | 63/100 |
| Woodfin | 7,902 | 87.7% | 5,093 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 82/100 |
| Newfound | 1,497 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Biltmore Forest | 1,433 | 27.2% | 1,791 Mbps | 8.8 | B- | 88/100 |
| Stony Fork | 738 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.9 | C- | 85/100 |
| Upper Hominy | 641 | 37.6% | 2,504 Mbps | 9.8 | B | 51/100 |
| Oak Forest | 241 | 76.3% | 4,030 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 90/100 |
| Avery Creek | 86 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 9 | C | 64/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Candler?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Candler
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Candler Internet Providers
Based on 297 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Skyrunner Internet is the best internet service provider for Candler 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 98.3% coverage in Candler.
At a national level, based on 4174 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 Candler Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Candler, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Candler 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (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 Candler
Based on data reported by Candler ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Candler. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,326 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 | Candler 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 | (1) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 Candler?
Of the providers in Candler, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Candler 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 Candler, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Candler
| ISP / Tech Type | Candler Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (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.
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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.
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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 Candler?
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 Candler is Skyrunner Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Candler is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Candler, available to 99.7% 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.