Best Internet Providers in Graphite, NC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Graphite, NC
Graphite 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 Graphite.
Ranks compare Graphite with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Graphite, NC at a Glance
Graphite Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Graphite ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Graphite, NC?
Skyrunner Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Graphite based on 300 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 Graphite?
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 Graphite
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Graphite Compares to Places Its Size
Graphite's report card score is in the top 10% and its connectivity index is in the top 19%.
| Measure | Graphite | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Buncombe County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 62.6% | bottom 46% | 68.0% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,515 Mbps | top 10% | 3,338 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.8 | top 2% | 9.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | top 12% | 18% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 46% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | top 23% | 76% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 24% | 80% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $58,381 | bottom 28% | $78,985 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 62.6% of homes in Graphite, against 68.0% across Buncombe County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Graphite are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,381 (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 Graphite
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Graphite?
EarthLink Fiber in Graphite, NC
Availability:
62.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 62.1% of Graphite homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Graphite, NC
Availability:
62.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 62.1% of Graphite homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Graphite?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Graphite, NC
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Graphite 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.
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Graphite, NC
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Graphite 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 Graphite, NC
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Graphite homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Graphite, NC
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Graphite homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Graphite, NC
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Graphite homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Graphite?
Spectrum Cable in Graphite, NC
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 96.6% of Graphite homes. Across the city, 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 Graphite?
EarthLink DSL in Graphite, NC
Availability:
62.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 62.1% of Graphite homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Graphite, NC
Availability:
62.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 62.1% of Graphite homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Graphite, NC
Availability:
34.5%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 34.5% of Graphite homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Graphite by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Graphite
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Graphite
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Graphite Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Graphite that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Ridgecrest has the most homes with fiber (97.6%) and Summerhaven the fewest (7.8%); Graphite has 62.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphite (this page) | 522 | 62.6% | 3,515 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Black Mountain | 10,693 | 45.0% | 1,391 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 47/100 |
| Swannanoa | 10,414 | 60.7% | 2,667 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 68/100 |
| Old Fort | 6,593 | 76.0% | 995 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Ridgecrest | 1,562 | 97.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 35/100 |
| Summerhaven | 1,039 | 7.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.3 | C | 59/100 |
| Dillingham | 988 | 93.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 15/100 |
| Montreat | 986 | 38.7% | 985 Mbps | 7.2 | C | 54/100 |
| Busick | 802 | 97.1% | 972 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 34/100 |
| Moffitt Hill | 365 | 97.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 19/100 |
| Greenlee | 284 | 44.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | C- | 26/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Graphite?
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 Graphite
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Graphite Internet Providers
Based on 300 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Skyrunner Internet is the best internet service provider for Graphite 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 96.6% coverage in Graphite.
At a national level, based on 4351 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 Graphite Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Graphite, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Graphite 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 | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Graphite
Based on data reported by Graphite 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 Graphite. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,223 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 | Graphite 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Graphite?
Of the providers in Graphite, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Graphite 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 Graphite, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Graphite
| ISP / Tech Type | Graphite Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | 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 |
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 Graphite?
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 Graphite 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 Graphite is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Graphite, available to 97.7% 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.