Best Internet Providers in Saluda, NC
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Saluda, NC
Saluda has 9 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 Saluda.
Ranks compare Saluda with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Saluda, NC at a Glance
Saluda Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
River Street
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Saluda ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Saluda, NC?
Skyrunner Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Saluda based on 308 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 Saluda?
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 Saluda
- River Street - 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
- PANGAEA - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- River Street - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Saluda Compares to Places Its Size
Saluda's report card score is in the bottom 24% and its connectivity index is in the top 48%.
| Measure | Saluda | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Polk County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 63.6% | bottom 42% | 85.2% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 744 Mbps | bottom 9% | 1,153 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5 | bottom 39% | 6.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 19% | 17% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 33% | 85% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | bottom 47% | 64% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | top 30% | 75% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $74,591 | top 50% | $70,521 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 63.6% of homes in Saluda, against 85.2% across Polk County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Saluda are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,591 (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 Saluda
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Saluda?
River Street Fiber in Saluda, NC
Availability:
59.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 59.8% of Saluda homes. Across the city, River Street Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Saluda, NC
Availability:
9.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 9.4% of Saluda homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
PANGAEA Fiber in Saluda, NC
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
PANGAEA offers Fiber service to 4.3% of Saluda homes. Across the city, PANGAEA Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Saluda?
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Saluda, NC
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.9% of Saluda homes. Across the city, Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 24 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Saluda, NC
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.4% of Saluda homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Saluda, NC
Availability:
67.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
174 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.7% of Saluda homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 174 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Saluda, NC
Availability:
37.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.7% of Saluda homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Saluda, NC
Availability:
37.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.7% of Saluda homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Saluda?
Spectrum Cable in Saluda, NC
Availability:
47.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 47.2% of Saluda homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Saluda?
River Street DSL in Saluda, NC
Availability:
40.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
River Street Networks offers DSL service to 40.2% of Saluda homes. Across the city, River Street DSL has speeds up to 10 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 1.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream DSL in Saluda, NC
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 5.4% of Saluda homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 86 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink DSL in Saluda, NC
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 1.6% of Saluda homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 4.8 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Saluda from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Saluda, NC
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 1.6% of Saluda homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 4.8 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Saluda from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Saluda by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Saluda has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Saluda
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Saluda
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28773 | 3,420 | 66.3% | 779 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 49/100 |
How Saluda Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Saluda that have their own pages are all within 10 miles, 1 of them in South Carolina. Among them, Zirconia has the most homes with fiber (86.5%) and East Flat Rock the fewest (38.3%); Saluda has 63.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda (this page) | 3,178 | 63.6% | 744 Mbps | 5 | C- | 49/100 |
| Hendersonville | 59,937 | 70.1% | 2,823 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 53/100 |
| Flat Rock | 10,306 | 51.8% | 2,017 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 65/100 |
| Landrum, SC | 8,172 | 74.7% | 2,207 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 41/100 |
| Tryon | 5,649 | 76.5% | 1,222 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 47/100 |
| 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 |
| Upward | 192 | 48.4% | 497 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Lynn | 108 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 48/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Saluda?
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 Saluda
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| River Street Networks | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Skyrunner Internet | 500 |
| PANGAEA | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Saluda Internet Providers
Based on 308 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Skyrunner Internet is the best internet service provider for Saluda 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 38.6% coverage in Saluda.
At a national level, based on 4279 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 Saluda Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Saluda, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Saluda Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANGAEA | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) |  (6) | (99) | 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 | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Saluda
Based on data reported by Saluda ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Saluda. 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 | Saluda Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANGAEA | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Saluda?
Of the providers in Saluda, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Saluda 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 Saluda, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Saluda
| ISP / Tech Type | Saluda Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANGAEA | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Skyrunner Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 Saluda?
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 Saluda 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 Saluda is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, River Street Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Saluda, available to 93.3% 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.