Best Internet Providers in Newfound, NC
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Newfound, NC
Newfound has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Newfound.
Ranks compare Newfound with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Newfound, NC at a Glance
Newfound Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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 Newfound ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Newfound, NC?
Skyrunner Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Newfound based on 299 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 Newfound?
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 Newfound
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- French Broad Fiber - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Skyrunner Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Carolina West - fixed wireless coverage map
How Newfound Compares to Places Its Size
Newfound's report card score is in the top 12% and its connectivity index is in the top 29%.
| Measure | Newfound | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Buncombe County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 68.0% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 3,338 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | top 8% | 9.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 25% | 18% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 9% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 48% | 76% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 17% | 80% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $80,744 | top 40% | $78,985 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 6% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Newfound, against 68.0% across Buncombe County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Newfound are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $80,744 (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 Newfound
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Newfound?
Spectrum Fiber in Newfound, NC
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 83.0% of Newfound homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fiber in Newfound, NC
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fiber service to 20.4% of Newfound homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
French Broad Fiber in Newfound, NC
Availability:
15.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
French Broad Electric Membership Corporation offers Fiber service to 15.1% of Newfound homes. Across the city, French Broad Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Newfound?
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Newfound, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Newfound homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Newfound, NC
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Newfound homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 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 Newfound, NC
Availability:
64.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.5% of Newfound homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Newfound, NC
Availability:
64.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.5% of Newfound 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 Newfound, NC
Availability:
64.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.5% of Newfound homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Carolina West Fixed Wireless in Newfound, NC
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.4% of Newfound homes. Across the city, Carolina West 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 Newfound?
Spectrum Cable in Newfound, NC
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 84.9% of Newfound homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Newfound?
EarthLink DSL in Newfound, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 100.0% of Newfound homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Newfound, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 100.0% of Newfound homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Newfound by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Newfound
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Newfound
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Newfound Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Newfound that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Clyde has the most homes with fiber (54.4%) and Leicester the fewest (48.3%); Newfound has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfound (this page) | 1,497 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Candler | 26,734 | 51.1% | 2,791 Mbps | 9.6 | B | 66/100 |
| 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 |
| Clyde | 10,184 | 54.4% | 1,066 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 34/100 |
| Stony Fork | 738 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.9 | C- | 85/100 |
| Lake Junaluska | 711 | 13.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.7 | C | 61/100 |
| Luck | 647 | 99.7% | 3,741 Mbps | 8.7 | A | 76/100 |
| Upper Hominy | 641 | 37.6% | 2,504 Mbps | 9.8 | B | 51/100 |
| Fines Creek | 218 | 99.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 14/100 |
| Avery Creek | 86 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 9 | C | 64/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Newfound?
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, Spectrum 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 Newfound
| Skyrunner Internet | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| French Broad Electric Membership Corporation | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Carolina West Wireless | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Newfound. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Newfound Internet Providers
Based on 299 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Skyrunner Internet is the best internet service provider for Newfound 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 100.0% coverage in Newfound.
At a national level, based on 4176 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 Newfound Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Newfound, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Newfound Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Broad Fiber | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| 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 Newfound
Based on data reported by Newfound ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Newfound. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Newfound Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| French Broad Fiber | (0) | (2) | (2) | 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 Newfound?
Of the providers in Newfound, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Newfound 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 Newfound, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Newfound
| ISP / Tech Type | Newfound Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| French Broad Fiber | (0) | (2) | (2) | 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.
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 Newfound?
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 Newfound is Skyrunner Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Newfound is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, Skyrunner Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Newfound, available to 100.0% 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.