Internet Providers in
Balsam, NC

Home Internet in Balsam, NC

Provider
- Spectrum
- Viasat
- T-Mobile
- Hughesnet
- XNET WiFi
- Skyrunner
- UScellular
- Starlink
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Fastest Internet
Availability

#1 Recommended Plan

1. Spectrum

3.4

User Ratings (8,744) *

Speeds Up To
2 Gbps

Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets

Connection: Cable, Fiber

Availability: 95.9%

Why Spectrum? Spectrum’s plans, with no contracts, no data caps and no hidden fees, make it an affordable option for most homes.

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(844) 901-2981
2. Viasat

3.1

User Ratings (2,846) *

Speeds Up To
150 Mbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

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(844) 912-2812
3. T-Mobile

3.2

User Ratings (376) *

Download Speeds:
87 - 415 Mbps

Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.

Connection: 5G Internet

Availability: 95%

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(844) 918-3658
4. Hughesnet

2.8

User Ratings (6,299) *

Speeds Up To
100 Mbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

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(844) 902-3107
5. XNET WiFi

Speeds Up To
2 Gbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: Fixed Wireless

Availability: 96.4%

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(855) 758-6392
6. Skyrunner

4.5

User Ratings (2) *

Speeds Up To
25 Mbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: Fixed Wireless

Availability: 14.2%

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(828) 258-8562
7. UScellular

Speeds Up To
10 Mbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: Fixed Wireless

Availability: 84%

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(888) 944-9400
Starlink

Download Speeds:
350 Mbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

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(844) 523-4009

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Best Internet Providers in Balsam, NC

Spectrum ranks highest among internet providers in Balsam, North Carolina. With fiber connections, it offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps, the quickest in town. However, its coverage extends to only 38.50% of the area. Interestingly, Spectrum's starting price of $0 per month could be a great value for those in its service zone.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet cover all of Balsam using satellite connections. They ensure 100% coverage, reaching areas other technologies can't. Viasat provides download speeds up to 150 Mbps and starts at $99.99 per month. Hughesnet offers speeds up to 100 Mbps with a starting price of $49.99 per month. Given the limited availability of DSL and fiber, these satellite options are crucial for underserved regions.

Spectrum - Fastest Provider
Spectrum - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
Spectrum - Great Value

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
25 Mbps	Email Web browsing Light streaming Smaller households	Skyrunner UScellular	84.04%
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	Viasat T-Mobile Hughesnet Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	Spectrum XNET WiFi	96.43%

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Provider Connection Types in Balsam, NC

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Balsam, NC
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	0.29%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	0.29%