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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.982% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
Chesnee Communications  | $20.00 | 5 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 20% |
| Chesnee Communications | $20.00 | 5 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 9.264% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.98%
2 providers - 98.69%
3 providers - 30.41%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Boone 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 Boone area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Boone residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 78% of those living in Boone.
There are five internet providers serving the Boone area, and 98.69% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Boone's five internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Boone are AT&T, Spectrum, and Chesnee Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Boone.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Boone residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Boone’s third most-available internet provider, Chesnee Communications, offers DSL to around 20% of Boone residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Boone covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Boone 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 Boone, $51.99.
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 Boone, $0.71.
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 Boone. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boone's providers, 506 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Boone covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Boone residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Boone, $51.99.
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 Boone, $0.71.
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 Boone. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boone's providers, 506 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from Chesnee Communications offers broadband to some, but not many households in Boone covering 20% of the area.
DSL internet from Chesnee Communications uses telephone lines in Boone 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 Chesnee Communications start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Boone, $51.99.
Chesnee Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 5 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Boone, $0.71.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Chesnee Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 120 Mbps in Boone. These download speeds are available to 20% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boone's providers, 506 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Boone, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Boone, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Boone and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Boone at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Boone at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Boone residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Boone with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Boone. The next fastest internet provider in Boone is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 7.982% of the area.
Chesnee Communications offers the cheapest internet in Boone with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Boone, $51.99.
Chesnee Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Boone, covering 9.264% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Boone and is available to 7.982% of households.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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