Best Internet Providers in Henderson County, NC
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Henderson County, NC
Henderson County has 9 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Henderson County.
Ranks compare Henderson County with the 100 North Carolina counties.
The Best Internet in Henderson County, NC at a Glance
Henderson County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
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AT&T
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Skyrunner Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Henderson County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Henderson County, NC?
Skyrunner Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Henderson County based on 310 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 Henderson 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 Henderson County
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Vyve Broadband - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fiber coverage map
- River Street - dsl coverage map
How Henderson County Compares to the Rest of North Carolina
Henderson County's report card score is tied 26th of 100 and its connectivity index is tied 36th of 100.
| Measure | Henderson County | Rank among North Carolina counties | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 64.3% | 78th of 100 | 78.0% | 71.5% | Davie County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 2,600 Mbps | 35th of 100 | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Greene County (8,030 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.2 | 7th of 100 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Buncombe County (9.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 49th of 100 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Union County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | Tied 32nd of 100 | 16% | 15% | Mecklenburg County and Wake County (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 13th of 100 | 95% | 96% | Carteret County and Dare County and 3 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 25th of 100 | 91% | 91% | Wake County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | Tied 32nd of 100 | 77% | 76% | Wake County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | Tied 21st of 100 | 80% | 81% | Orange County and Wake County (90%) |
| Median household income | $72,743 | 30th of 100 | $83,207 | $93,246 | Union County ($119,553) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 65th of 100 | 16% | 16% | Watauga County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 64.3% of homes in Henderson County, against 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Henderson County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,743 (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 Henderson County Compares to Its Neighbors
Henderson County has 6 neighbors, 1 of them in South Carolina. Among them, Polk County has the most homes with fiber (85.2%) and Transylvania County the fewest (41.2%); Henderson County has 64.3%.
Map of Henderson County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Henderson County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County (this page) | 116,281 | 64.3% | 2,600 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 56/100 |
| Greenville County, SC | 525,534 | 80.6% | 4,103 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Buncombe County | 269,452 | 68.0% | 3,338 Mbps | 9.2 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Rutherford County | 64,444 | 77.2% | 2,144 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 34/100 |
| Haywood County | 62,089 | 58.0% | 1,597 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 39/100 |
| Transylvania County | 32,986 | 41.2% | 2,657 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Polk County | 19,328 | 85.2% | 1,153 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 44/100 |
Internet in Henderson County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 33.4% of homes in Horse Shoe to 86.5% in Zirconia; by ZIP code, from 35.5% in 28726 (East Flat Rock) to 84.4% in 28790 (Zirconia). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Henderson County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville | 59,937 | 70.1% | 2,823 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 53/100 |
| Fletcher | 18,060 | 72.1% | 3,030 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Flat Rock | 10,306 | 51.8% | 2,017 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 65/100 |
| Mills River | 8,271 | 43.4% | 2,456 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 66/100 |
| Etowah | 6,001 | 51.7% | 2,435 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 55/100 |
| Horse Shoe | 3,916 | 33.4% | 2,073 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 52/100 |
| East Flat Rock | 3,800 | 38.3% | 1,898 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 52/100 |
| Zirconia | 3,399 | 86.5% | 1,171 Mbps | 7 | B | 36/100 |
| Valley Hill | 2,347 | 62.1% | 3,462 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 72/100 |
| Laurel Park | 2,117 | 70.2% | 3,288 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Hoopers Creek | 1,461 | 70.9% | 2,671 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Chimney Rock | 368 | 99.7% | 998 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 28/100 |
| Upward | 192 | 48.4% | 497 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 40/100 |
ZIP codes in Henderson County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28792 (Hendersonville) | 36,050 | 72.3% | 2,473 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 47/100 |
| 28739 (Hendersonville) | 20,978 | 55.7% | 2,896 Mbps | 8 | B | 66/100 |
| 28732 (Fletcher) | 19,437 | 68.9% | 2,995 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 69/100 |
| 28791 (Hendersonville) | 14,880 | 73.7% | 3,455 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 62/100 |
| 28731 (Flat Rock) | 8,816 | 58.1% | 2,193 Mbps | 8 | B | 62/100 |
| 28759 (Mills River) | 7,331 | 40.5% | 2,322 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 66/100 |
| 28726 (East Flat Rock) | 3,752 | 35.5% | 1,676 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 52/100 |
| 28742 (Horse Shoe) | 3,201 | 35.6% | 2,219 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 53/100 |
| 28790 (Zirconia) | 2,991 | 84.4% | 1,032 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 37/100 |
| 28729 (Etowah) | 2,966 | 58.7% | 1,726 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 44/100 |
| 28735 (Gerton) | 322 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | B- | 26/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Henderson 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, 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 Henderson County
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Vyve Broadband | 1,000 |
| River Street Networks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Henderson County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Henderson County Internet Providers
Based on 310 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Skyrunner Internet is the best internet service provider for Henderson County 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 95.1% coverage in Henderson County.
At a national level, based on 4474 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 Henderson County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Henderson County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Henderson County Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (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 | ||
| River Street | (0) |  (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Henderson County
Based on data reported by Henderson County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Henderson County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,111 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 | Henderson County Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Henderson County?
Of the providers in Henderson County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Henderson 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. 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 Henderson County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Henderson County
| ISP / Tech Type | Henderson County 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 | (2) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Henderson County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Henderson County?
EarthLink Fiber in Henderson County, NC
Availability:
41.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,814 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 41.1% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,814 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 Henderson County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Henderson County, NC
Availability:
41.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,814 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 41.1% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,814 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 Henderson County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Henderson County, NC
Availability:
18.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 18.7% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Fiber in Henderson County, NC
Availability:
18.7%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Fiber service to 18.7% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, Vyve Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fiber in Henderson County, NC
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, Skyrunner Internet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Henderson County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Henderson County, NC
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Henderson 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 58 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Henderson County, NC
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.5% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Henderson County, NC
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
223 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 223 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Henderson County, NC
Availability:
77.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.5% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Henderson County, NC
Availability:
77.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.5% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Henderson County?
Optimum Cable in Henderson County, NC
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 92.8% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Henderson County, NC
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 3.1% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Henderson County?
EarthLink DSL in Henderson County, NC
Availability:
85.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 85.4% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 61 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Henderson County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Henderson County, NC
Availability:
85.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 85.4% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 61 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Henderson County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
River Street DSL in Henderson County, NC
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
River Street Networks offers DSL service to 1.0% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, River Street DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 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 Henderson 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 Henderson County 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 Henderson County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Henderson County, available to 95.1% 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.