Compare 28607 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Boone – 113 Mbps
NC – 120 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Boone – 40 Mbps
NC – 43 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Boone.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 82% |
AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.170% |
Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 98% |
Chesnee Communications | $20.00 | 5 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 31% |
Chesnee Communications | $20.00 | 5 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 19% |
RIVERSTREET NETWORKS | $15.00 | 0.512 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.970% |
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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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 - 99.82%
2 providers - 97.45%
3 providers - 27.80%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 28607 ZIP code 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 28607 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. 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 44% of those living in the 28607 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 28607 area, and 97.45% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 28607, prices start at $15 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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AT&T | 17 Mbps | 7 Mbps | DSL |
Spectrum | 110 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Boone.
The largest internet providers serving the 28607 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and Chesnee Communications bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 28607 ZIP code, covering 82% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 98% of the area. Boone’s third most-available internet provider, Chesnee Communications, offers DSL to around 31% of residents in the 28607 ZIP code.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 28607 ZIP code, covering 82% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Boone, $45.83.
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, $0.75.
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 28607 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boone's providers, 589 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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 nearly all households in the 28607 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 28607 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, $45.83.
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, $0.75.
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 28607 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boone's providers, 589 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**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 the 28607 ZIP code, covering 31% of the area.
DSL internet from Chesnee Communications uses telephone lines 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, $45.83.
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, $0.75.
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 28607 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 31% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Boone's providers, 589 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 28607 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 28607 and the greater Boone area. 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 in the 28607 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 28607 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 82% of households in 28607. The next fastest internet provider in the 28607 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 4.170% of the area.
RIVERSTREET NETWORKS offers the cheapest internet in the 28607 ZIP with service starting at $15/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Boone, $45.83.
Chesnee Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 28607 ZIP code, covering 19% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in 28607 and is available to 4.170% of households.
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No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
*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