Internet providers in Sylva, NC

Internet in Sylva

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Sylva area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Sylva Residential Internet Coverage

Sylva is a small community on the northern edge of the Nantahala National Forest. The well-educated residents work in white-collar industries. The lower-middle income residents enjoy short commute times. They rely on the internet to connect with friends and family. 95% of Sylva residents can access high-speed internet, compared to 91% of the state.

Morris Broadband is the major internet provider in the area. They offer cable to 95% of Sylva residents and fiber optics to 4% of homes. The fiber optics service is likely to expand as infrastructure becomes available. Time Warner Spectrum also offers fiber optics to 1% of residents along Murphy Rd.

Area businesses have two additional options for fiber optics. Level 3 Communications currently reaches 2% of commercial enterprises and MCNC reaches 1% of Sylva businesses.

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Average download speed
80.74 Mbps

Average upload speed
7.79 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
34.42 ms

Average jitter
8.05 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Sylva?

Optimum - Highly reliable
Frontier - No-contract plans available
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Sylva internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Optimum	Cable	940 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Optimum
Frontier	DSL	N/A	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Rural Roam	LTE Home	99 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Rural Roam
Morris Broadband LLC	Fiber	1000 Mbps	2.5/5	View Plans for Morris Broadband LLC