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Internet and Broadband in Sylva, NC
Households with a broadband subscription, by type. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households with broadband
- 82.4%
- North Carolina 90.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 58.7%
- North Carolina 76.2%
- Cellular data plan only
- 13.2%
- North Carolina 10.4%
- No internet access
- 15.2%
- North Carolina 7.5%
Sylva has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Internet subscriptions by type
1,028 households. A household can have more than one type.
- Any internet subscription84782.4%
- Broadband of any type84782.4%
- Cable, fiber optic or DSL60358.7%
- Satellite424.1%
- Cellular data plan only13613.2%
- Internet access without a subscription252.4%
- No internet access15615.2%
To see which providers serve a specific address, use the FCC National Broadband Map at broadbandmap.fcc.gov.
How it compares
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| Area | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylva, NC | 82.4% | 58.7% | 13.2% | 15.2% |
| Jackson County | 78.9% | 51.1% | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| North Carolina | 90.1% | 76.2% | 10.4% | 7.5% |
| United States | 91.0% | 75.6% | 11.5% | 6.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the broadband subscription rate in Sylva, NC?
- 82.4% of households in Sylva, NC have a broadband internet subscription, and 15.2% have no internet access.
- How does Sylva compare with North Carolina?
- The households with broadband in Sylva is 82.4%, compared with 90.1% for North Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates