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Internet Providers in Blowing Rock, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Blowing Rock, NC

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 67.6%
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 89.8%
    Blowing Rock speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Skybest
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 5.3%
  • 6. Carolina West Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 68%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 10.8%

Best Internet Providers in Blowing Rock, NC

In Blowing Rock, North Carolina, Spectrum stands out as the top internet service provider. It offers a cable connection with impressive download speeds of up to 1 Gbps, covering 89.80% of the town. Starting at $49.99 per month, Spectrum provides an affordable and high-speed option for streaming and gaming. Its extensive cable network ensures most residents can access reliable internet.

AT&T Internet and Viasat Internet also serve as key alternatives. AT&T delivers an IPBB connection with download speeds reaching 100 Mbps and covers 67.60% of the area. Priced from $60 per month, AT&T offers a good balance of speed and cost for general internet tasks. Meanwhile, Viasat uses a satellite connection to achieve full coverage across Blowing Rock. With maximum speeds of 150 Mbps, Viasat might not compete with Spectrum's speed, but its wide availability can be helpful in remote areas. Starting at $119.99 per month, Viasat’s higher price may deter budget-minded users.

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
  • Carolina West Wireless
67.97999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Skybest
89.75999999999999%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Blowing Rock, NC

Provider Connection Types in Blowing Rock, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Blowing Rock, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
35.709999999999994%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
90.53999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
5.13%

List of Internet Providers in Blowing Rock, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Skybest Fiber, DSL 1 Gbps
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Blowing Rock, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Skybest Communications $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
Carolina West Wireless $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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