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Internet providers in Black Mountain, NC

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Black Mountain, NC internet providers

Provider
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsDSL94%
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsFiber-optic5.050%
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **Cable100%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%
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Black Mountain internet service at a glance

At 100%, broadband coverage in Black Mountain is comparable to the rest of North Carolina - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.

The vast majority of those living in the Black Mountain area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Black Mountain residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 26% of those living in Black Mountain.

There are six internet providers serving the Black Mountain area, and 98.62% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Black Mountain's six internet providers, prices start at $45 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in Black Mountain

The largest internet providers in Black Mountain are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Black Mountain.

DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Black Mountain residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Black Mountain’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Black Mountain residents.

AT&T DSL internet

Provider
AT&T
Starting price*
$55/mo.
Max download speed

5,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

94%

DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Black Mountain covering 94% of the area.

DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Black Mountain to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.

Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Black Mountain, $56.99.

AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Black Mountain, $0.79.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Black Mountain. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Black Mountain's providers, 285 Mbps.

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Spectrum cable internet

Provider
Spectrum
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps**

(wireless speeds may vary)

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Black Mountain covering 100% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Black Mountain residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Black Mountain, $56.99.

Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Black Mountain, $0.79.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Black Mountain. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Black Mountain's providers, 285 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Black Mountain covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Black Mountain where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.

Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Black Mountain, $56.99.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Black Mountain, $0.79.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Black Mountain. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Black Mountain's providers, 285 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Black Mountain with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Black Mountain. The next fastest internet provider in Black Mountain is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 5.050% of the area.

Skyrunner offers the cheapest internet in Black Mountain with plans starting at $45/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Black Mountain, $56.99.

AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Black Mountain, covering 5.050% of the city.

Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.

Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.

Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.