Best Internet Providers in Mills River, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Mills River, NC
Mills River has 8 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 Mills River.
Ranks compare Mills River with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Mills River, NC at a Glance
Mills River Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Skyrunner Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Mills River ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mills River, NC?
Skyrunner Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Mills River based on 311 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 Mills River?
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 Mills River
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- COMPORIUM - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- COMPORIUM - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fiber coverage map
- COMPORIUM - dsl coverage map
How Mills River Compares to Places Its Size
Mills River's report card score is in the top 33% and its connectivity index is in the top 23%.
| Measure | Mills River | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Henderson County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 43.4% | bottom 31% | 64.3% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,456 Mbps | top 25% | 2,600 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | top 10% | 8.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 19% | 11% | 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 | 89% | top 45% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | top 28% | 74% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | top 36% | 80% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $108,418 | top 15% | $72,743 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 43.4% of homes in Mills River, against 64.3% across Henderson County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Mills River are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $108,418 (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 Mills River
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mills River?
EarthLink Fiber in Mills River, NC
Availability:
37.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,544 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 37.4% of Mills River homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,544 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 Mills River from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Mills River, NC
Availability:
37.4%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,544 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 37.4% of Mills River homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,544 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 Mills River from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
COMPORIUM Fiber in Mills River, NC
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
COMPORIUM offers Fiber service to 4.3% of Mills River homes. Across the city, COMPORIUM Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Mills River, NC
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Mills River homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fiber in Mills River, NC
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Mills River homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mills River?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mills River, NC
Availability:
90.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% of Mills River homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Mills River, NC
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
208 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Mills River homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 208 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Mills River, NC
Availability:
89.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.1% of Mills River homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mills River, NC
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.2% of Mills River homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mills River, NC
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.2% of Mills River homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mills River?
Optimum Cable in Mills River, NC
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 90.0% of Mills River homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Mills River, NC
Availability:
7.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 7.8% of Mills River homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
COMPORIUM Cable in Mills River, NC
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
COMPORIUM offers Cable service to 4.4% of Mills River homes. Across the city, COMPORIUM Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mills River?
EarthLink DSL in Mills River, NC
Availability:
87.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 87.8% of Mills River homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 56 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Mills River from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Mills River, NC
Availability:
87.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 87.8% of Mills River homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 56 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Mills River from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
COMPORIUM DSL in Mills River, NC
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
COMPORIUM offers DSL service to 5.0% of Mills River homes. Across the city, COMPORIUM DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Mills River by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Mills River has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Mills River
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Mills River
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28759 | 7,331 | 40.5% | 2,322 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 66/100 |
How Mills River Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Mills River that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Fletcher has the most homes with fiber (72.1%) and Horse Shoe the fewest (33.4%); Mills River has 43.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mills River (this page) | 8,271 | 43.4% | 2,456 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 66/100 |
| Hendersonville | 59,937 | 70.1% | 2,823 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 53/100 |
| Arden | 24,185 | 65.9% | 3,073 Mbps | 9.8 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Fletcher | 18,060 | 72.1% | 3,030 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 70/100 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Stony Fork | 738 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.9 | C- | 85/100 |
| Oak Forest | 241 | 76.3% | 4,030 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 90/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mills River?
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 Mills River
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| COMPORIUM | 5,000 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Mills River Internet Providers
Based on 311 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Skyrunner Internet is the best internet service provider for Mills River 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 98.5% coverage in Mills River.
At a national level, based on 4479 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 Mills River Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Mills River, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mills River 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 | ||
| Comporium | (0) | (2) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mills River
Based on data reported by Mills River 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 Mills River. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,760 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 | Mills River Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (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 | ||
| Comporium | (0) | (2) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mills River?
Of the providers in Mills River, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Mills River 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 Mills River, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Mills River
| ISP / Tech Type | Mills River 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 | ||
| Comporium | (0) | (2) | (26) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (12) | (279) | 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
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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 Mills River?
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 Mills River 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 Mills River is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Mills River, available to 98.5% 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.