Asheboro, NC Internet
Internet Providers in Asheboro, NC
Compare every internet provider in Asheboro, NC: coverage from FCC filings, plan prices checked monthly, and an address check for your street.
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedSpectrum is the best overall, with cable speeds up to 1,000 Mbps reaching about 72% of the city. If Lumos reaches your address, it is the faster choice, with fiber speeds up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps reaching about 39% of the city. Where Spectrum does not reach, Brightspeed is the broadest backup, mostly fiber overall, with its common fiber tier reaching up to 1,000/1,000 Mbps across about 38% of the city.
Heather Hills in 27203 is a Lumos stronghold, with its 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber reaching about 57% of that ZIP, while McCrary Woods in 27205 leans toward Randolph Telephone Membership Corp., reaching about 25% there with 1,000/1,000 Mbps fiber. Brightspeed is also a meaningful fiber option in both ZIPs, so local availability can look very different from the city-wide ranking. Around North Asheboro, South Asheboro, and student apartments near Randolph Community College, check carefully for older DSL or copper infrastructure, since students need reliable service for Zoom, streaming, and gaming. Fixed wireless from Verizon or T-Mobile may be worth checking, with speeds up to 300/20 Mbps or 100/20 Mbps where available. Coverage changes street by street, so confirm the exact address before choosing.
Best Internet Providers in Asheboro, NC
Best plan here: Internet Gig 1 Gig — faster than 79% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Internet Gig 1 Gig$60/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)Cable1,000 MbpsDownload79Our score$60Per month
- Internet Premier 500 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)Cable500 MbpsDownload76Our score$40Per month
- Internet 100$30/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)Cable100 MbpsDownload21Our score$30Per month
Source: Spectrum official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Asheboro
Spectrum’s headline Speed Score of 79/100 reflects a solid cable option that can handle streaming, video calls, gaming, and busy connected homes, with its Internet Gig plan offering up to 1000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload. That score is above Asheboro’s city average of 63, and the Gig plan is available to about 72% of the city at the listed promotional price. Confirm availability at your address, since Spectrum’s cable plans may not reach every location and its 500 Mbps and 100 Mbps tiers have different performance levels.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Spectrum
Spectrum’s top plan offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload, a strong cable connection for streaming, gaming, video calls, and busy households. Its cable plans are good options where available, reaching about 72% of Asheboro, but availability is address-dependent, so check your address before choosing, especially if you need the fastest service.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Lumos
Speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Plans start at $50 /mo *
Speed Score: Faster than 95% of all internet options in North Carolina
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Asheboro
Lumos’s top-tier fiber plan reaches about 39% of Asheboro, giving eligible addresses access to up to 5,000 Mbps both ways and an excellent 95/100 Speed Score. Availability depends on your specific address, and some locations may receive copper service instead, which tops out at 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload with a 1/100 score, so consider checking other providers first if fiber is unavailable.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Lumos
Lumos reaches 44.3% of Asheboro, so availability is fairly limited and you will need to check your address. Eligible addresses can get excellent fiber, including up to 5000 Mbps both ways reaching about 39% of census blocks and up to 1000 Mbps both ways reaching about 5%, but the fallback copper plan offers only up to 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload, which may not be sufficient for modern needs.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Copper
Best plan here: Brightspeed Internet up to 100 Mbps — slower than 79% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Brightspeed Internet up to 100 Mbps$65/mo for 12 months (qualifying Fiber Brightspeed customers; new customers for reward card) · $250 Reward CardDSL100 MbpsDownload21Our score$65Per month
Source: Brightspeed official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Asheboro
Brightspeed’s up to 100 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload can handle basic browsing, streaming, and video calls, but its 21/100 Speed Score is well below Asheboro’s city average of 63. This DSL plan has limited performance compared with alternatives, and it is available to only about 3% of the city, so check what other providers and technologies reach your specific address before choosing it.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Brightspeed
Up to 100 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload is adequate for browsing, email, streaming, and lighter household use, but it may feel limited with several people online or demanding uploads. Brightspeed’s DSL plan has a below-average Speed Score of 21/100 and is available to about 3% of Asheboro, so check your address for faster options first, especially since the promotional pricing applies to qualifying Fiber Brightspeed customers.
Available Plans
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Randolph Telephone Membership Corp.
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Price Not listed
Speed Score: Faster than 79% of all internet options in North Carolina
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Asheboro
Fiber is a competitive option for everyday streaming, gaming, remote work, and large downloads, with up to 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload and a fiber plan Speed Score of 79/100. Fiber reaches about 28% of Asheboro, so availability depends on your specific address. Where only the copper plan is available, speeds are limited to up to 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload, with a copper plan Speed Score of 1/100, so consider checking other providers first.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Randolph Telephone Membership Corp.
Fiber is the standout here, offering up to 1000 Mbps both ways for smooth streaming, video calls, gaming, and multiple connected devices, with good speeds that score 79 out of 100. It reaches about 28% of Asheboro census blocks, so availability is address-dependent, while the fallback copper plan offers only up to 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload and may be insufficient for modern households, making it worth checking for fiber at your address first.
Available Plans
Fiber
Copper
Best plan here: 5G Home — faster than 71% of all internet options in North Carolina
- 5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload71Our score$60Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Asheboro
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, making it suitable for streaming, video calls, and everyday home use, though performance can vary with wireless conditions. Its 5G Home plan has a Speed Score of 71/100, above Asheboro’s city average of 63, so it is a competitive option where available. Address-level availability matters because this plan reaches about 33% of the city, so check your address before choosing it.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Verizon
Verizon’s 5G Home fixed wireless service offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, which is a good fit for streaming, video calls, and everyday online use, though fixed wireless can be less consistent than cable or fiber. It is available to about 33% of Asheboro, so check your address before counting on it, and compare faster fiber or cable options first if they are available.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps — faster than 76% of all internet options in North Carolina
- T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload76Our score$45Per month
- T-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload76Our score$55Per month
- T-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless400 MbpsDownload76Our score$35Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Asheboro
Budget-conscious households with everyday streaming, video calls, and browsing needs may find T-Mobile Rely Home Internet a practical fit, offering up to 400 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload for $35 per month initially. Its fixed wireless service has a Speed Score of 76/100, above the city average of 63, though performance can be less consistent than wired connections. Rely is available to about 46% of Asheboro, so confirm your address before choosing it, and check other available technologies if your household needs the most consistent speeds.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About T-Mobile
Households that need solid everyday streaming, video calls, and work-from-home performance may find T-Mobile a good fit, with fixed wireless plans offering up to 500 Mbps download and 60 Mbps upload, plus a Speed Score of 76/100. T-Mobile does not offer fiber or cable here, and the faster plans are address-dependent, available to about 46% of Asheboro, so check your address first and remember that these plans require a qualifying postpaid voice line bundle.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Residential Max 400 Mbps — faster than 76% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Residential Max 400 MbpsSatellite400 MbpsDownload76Our score$130Per month
- Residential 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload57Our score$85Per month
- Residential 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload21Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Asheboro
Satellite service can support everyday browsing, streaming, and remote work, but its higher latency may be less suitable for fast-paced gaming and some real-time applications. Starlink’s Residential Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload for $130 per month, with a Speed Score of 76/100 that is above Asheboro’s city average of 63. It is listed as available to 100.0% of the city, though satellite’s performance limitations make it worth checking other technologies available at your address.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Starlink
Satellite internet gives Starlink broad reach and can support streaming, video calls, and multiple users, with its fastest plan offering up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload for $130 per month. All three plans are available across 100% of Asheboro, but satellite latency can affect gaming and other real-time activities, so check for fiber or cable at your address first if you need the most reliable performance.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 81% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload19Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload15Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Asheboro
Viasat is a limited-performance option compared with alternatives in Asheboro, with a headline Speed Score of 19/100 versus the city average of 63. Its Viasat Essentials plan offers up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month, and is available to 100% of the city, but satellite service can have higher latency and may be less suitable for demanding online activities. Availability is address-dependent, so check what other providers and technologies reach your specific address before choosing.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is a widely available but mainly adequate option, and you should check for faster cable or fiber service at your address first. Its satellite plans reach 100.0% of Asheboro, with Viasat Essentials offering up to 55 Mbps down and 4 Mbps up for $69.99 per month, but its Speed Score of 19/100 reflects below average performance and satellite latency can limit modern uses such as video calls, gaming, and streaming.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Gso Satellite
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 79% of all internet options in North Carolina
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload21Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload16Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload6Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Asheboro
At $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, then $119.99, HughesNet’s Fusion plan buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its 21/100 Speed Score is below Asheboro’s city average of 63. Satellite service is a limited-performance option compared with fiber and cable, so shoppers should check other providers available at their address before choosing, even though Fusion is available to 100.0% of the city.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About HughesNet
At $39.99 to $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, HughesNet offers up to 25 to 100 Mbps download speeds, but its satellite service has below-average performance and may not be the best value for modern streaming, gaming, or work needs. All listed plans are available to 100.0% of Asheboro, so HughesNet can be a practical fallback where faster internet is unavailable, but check your address for fiber, cable, or other lower-latency options first.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Cheapest and Fastest Internet Plans in Asheboro
All 16 product lines from the 7 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 16 plans
- StarlinkResidential Max 400 Mbps400 MbpsDownload76Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- SpectrumInternet Gig 1 Gig$60/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)1,000 MbpsDownload79Our score$60Per month~72.2%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload57Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- SpectrumInternet Premier 500 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)500 MbpsDownload76Our score$40Per month~72.2%CoverageCable
- T-MobileT-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard400 MbpsDownload76Our score$35$50Per month~46.2%CoverageFixed Wireless
- T-MobileT-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard500 MbpsDownload76Our score$45$60Per month~46.2%CoverageFixed Wireless
- T-MobileT-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard500 MbpsDownload76Our score$55$70Per month~46.2%CoverageFixed Wireless
- Verizon5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)300 MbpsDownload71Our score$60Per month~33%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- StarlinkResidential 100 Mbps100 MbpsDownload21Our score$55Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- HughesNetFusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo100 MbpsDownload21Our score$94.99$119.99Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Best Fit by Household Type in Asheboro
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Spectrum Internet Premier 500 Mbps at $40/mo for 12 months, if available at your address.
Spectrum cable reaches about 72% of Asheboro, including some McCrary Woods addresses.
Check first: Confirm service availability and promotional eligibility before relying on the advertised price.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose Lumos fiber up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps where available at your address.
Lumos fiber offers symmetrical speeds and reaches about 39% of Asheboro.
Check first: Lumos has no published pricing, and its fastest tier is not broadly available.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Lumos fiber up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps if it reaches your Asheboro address.
Its symmetrical fiber tier is the fastest option, reaching about 39% of the city.
Check first: Check the address because Lumos's overall footprint is about 44%, not universal.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Start with Brightspeed, or use Starlink where wired service does not reach.
Brightspeed covers about 70% overall, while satellite service is available everywhere in Asheboro.
Check first: Brightspeed's 100 Mbps plan reaches only about 3% of the city.
Internet Providers by ZIP Code in Asheboro
Heather Hills 27203
Lumos is currently the strongest option for Fast symmetrical fiber.
Lumos fiber up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps reaches about 57% of ZIP 27203.
McCrary Woods 27205
Randolph Telephone Membership Corp. is currently the strongest option for Available gigabit fiber.
Randolph Telephone Membership Corp.
Heather Hills 27203
Lumos is currently the strongest option for multi-user homes, remote work, gaming, and 4K streaming.
Lumos leads this ZIP with 57.1% best-address share.
McCrary Woods 27205
Randolph Telephone Membership Corp. is currently the strongest option for multi-user homes, remote work, gaming, and 4K streaming.
Randolph Telephone Membership Corp.
Internet providers near Asheboro
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside Asheboro, check the neighboring market directly.
Asheboro Internet FAQs
Who is the best internet provider in Asheboro, NC?
Spectrum is the best overall provider, with cable up to 1,000 Mbps reaching about 72% of Asheboro; Lumos is faster where available, reaching about 39% with 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber. Choose Spectrum for broader high-speed availability, but check Lumos first if symmetrical performance matters.
What is the fastest internet in Asheboro, NC?
Lumos is the fastest where available, offering fiber up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps to about 39% of Asheboro; Spectrum offers up to 1,000 Mbps cable to about 72%. Check your address before choosing Lumos, because its fastest tier does not match its overall footprint.
Which internet provider covers the most of Asheboro, NC?
T-Mobile covers the most of Asheboro, reaching about 76% of the city, the widest footprint of any wired or fixed-wireless provider. Satellite from Starlink and Viasat Inc reaches every address but with higher latency.
What is the cheapest internet plan in Asheboro, NC?
Spectrum Internet 100 is the cheapest plan at $30/mo for 100 Mbps, reaching about 72% of Asheboro; this is a promotional rate for 12 months for new residential customers. Confirm address eligibility, because the limited-time offer is not available in all areas.
Can I get fiber internet in Asheboro?
Lumos fiber up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps reaches about 39% of Asheboro, while its 1,000/1,000 Mbps tier reaches about 44%. Brightspeed fiber at 1,000/1,000 Mbps reaches about 39%, so availability depends strongly on the specific address.
What internet speed do I need in Asheboro?
A 100 Mbps plan reaches about 72% through Spectrum and can suit light streaming, browsing, and smaller households. Choose 500 Mbps or more for several simultaneous users, while Lumos's 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber is the fastest option where available for demanding uploads and many devices.
Is fiber internet available in McCrary Woods?
Fiber reaches about 25% of ZIP 27205 through Randolph Telephone Membership Corp., while Brightspeed reaches about 24% and Lumos about 18%. Check the exact McCrary Woods address before ordering, because ZIP-level coverage does not mean every home can receive the listed fiber service.
How We Analyze Internet in Asheboro
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
A state-wide percentile of each plan’s maximum advertised download speed against every option filed with the FCC in the state, all technologies on one scale. It is not a measured speed test.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in Asheboro report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Asheboro
How We Calculate Speed Score
The Speed Score is a state-wide percentile from 0 to 100. It answers one question: of every internet option filed with the FCC in this state, across every technology, what share is slower than this plan’s maximum advertised download speed?
What goes in:
- The plan’s maximum advertised download speed, as the provider files it with the FCC and lists it for sale.
- Every other serviceable option in the state from the FCC Broadband Data Collection, counted by the census blocks it reaches.
Speed Score = share of the state’s filed options with a lower advertised download speed
A score of 85 means this plan’s advertised speed beats 85% of the options filed in the state. Fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite are all on the same scale, so a 1,000 Mbps plan scores the same whoever sells it.
What it is not: a measured speed test. It does not include latency, upload speed, reliability or congestion. Real throughput at an address varies with wiring, equipment and time of day.
How providers are ordered on this page: each provider’s tier scores are averaged across the census blocks it serves, then multiplied by the share of the city it reaches. Wired providers rank ahead of wireless-only ones, and satellite last, because their filings describe a signal footprint rather than a plant. The same rule sets the title and the 30-second verdict.
Data source: FCC National Broadband Map (Broadband Data Collection), republished roughly twice a year; provider plan lists checked monthly.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.