BalsamWest Internet Speed Test checks how fast is your internet speed. Simply press ‘GO’ and Speed.is will test download, upload, ping, and jitter speed.
How to perform BalsamWest Internet Speed Test?
- Open a browser and type https://speed.is/us/balsamwest/.
- Select a Host ISP or let it choose the optimal ISP automatically.
- Press the ‘GO’ button to start the Internet Speed Test.
BalsamWest is a private Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) focused on broadband deployment and the economic development of Western North Carolina. The company operates a highly reliable network, with 99% of its core infrastructure built using an underground ringed topology and multiple routes to diverse Tier 1 internet providers.
Products and Services
Residential Internet
Fiber-to-the-Home
BalsamWest provides Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) services with a focus on network reliability and voice services. The fiber network is 99% underground, designed to ensure consistent uptime. Plans start with 300 Mbps download and upload and go up to 1 Gbps download and 500 Mbps upload.
Wireless
BalsamWest offers wireless internet service to rural households in the Western North Carolina area. The service offers two speed options, 10 Mbps for download and 5 Mbps for upload, and 25 Mbps for download and 5 Mbps for upload. A site survey is required to determine the maximum available speeds for a specific location, as actual speeds may vary based on factors like line-of-sight and signal strength.
Business Internet
BalsamWest provides telecommunication services to businesses in Western North Carolina. They offer internet with static IPs, managed services, and equipment rental. Plans come with symmetrical speeds from 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps. Voice services include voicemail-to-email, unlimited long-distance calling, and dedicated symmetrical bandwidth for stable speeds.
Data Center
BalsamWest Data Center offers secure hosting options with a range of configurations:
- Full Rack: 42U, 1,000 Watts, 50Mb x 50Mb DIA, 1 Static IP
- 1/2 Rack: 21U, 500 Watts, 50Mb x 50Mb DIA, 1 Static IP
The facility has a concrete-encased room with raised floors, automated fire suppression, and ANSI/TIA grounding. Secure cabinets feature combination locks, card access, biometrics, remote unlock, and video monitoring.
The service provides 24/7 access with key card entry and remote hand support. Redundant power feeds, dual fiber entrances, and connections to multiple Tier 1 ISPs ensure high availability.
BalsamWest Customer Support
Phone Number(s):
828-339-2900
Email:
customerservice@balsamwest.net
Socials:
Facebook: @BalsamWestFiberNET
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