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Best IT Consultants in Boone, NC (2026)

19 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Boone: Boone Cellular and Computer Repair | Lowest Repair Prices. Period., IFR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 301 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Union Square Computers, 202 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 19 ranked after Boone Cellular and Computer Repair | Lowest Repair Prices. Period.; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

19 Boone IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 9 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 19 rated IT firms.

Top 10 IT consultants in Boone at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 IT consultants in Boone at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Boone Cellular and Computer Repair | Lowest Repair Prices. Period.614.7★ (301)BooneSat · SunOverall
2Union Square Computers585.0★ (202)Hickory, 38 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Dougnet Computer Consulting584.9★ (67)Boone——
4Mark's Computer Repair565.0★ (38)Johnson City, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Tech Eagles524.8★ (33)Bristol, 38 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6WhatsIT In-Home Computer Repair515.0★ (31)Johnson City, 42 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Tri-Cities IT Inc.494.6★ (57)Kingsport, 38 mi away——
8Computer Stuff494.9★ (30)Lenoir, 27 mi away——
9Hickory Computer484.7★ (38)Hickory, 38 mi away——
10Refocusonlife - Leslie W. Cothren475.0★ (3)Morganton, 33 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 19 best IT consultants in Boone, ranked

Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  5. #5 Tech Eagles

    Based in Bristol, 38 mi away

    52/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    740 Volunteer Pkwy Suite 2, Bristol, TN 37620
    View profile for Tech Eagles(423) 607-8393

  8. #8 Computer Stuff

    Based in Lenoir, 27 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    110 Fairway Shopping Center, Hudson, NC 28638
    View profile for Computer Stuff(828) 726-1101

  9. #9 Hickory Computer

    Based in Hickory, 38 mi away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    805 Main Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602
    View profile for Hickory Computer(828) 855-3983

  17. #17 Centriworks

    Based in Johnson City, 44 mi away

    43/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4718 Lake Park Dr Ste 5, Johnson City, TN 37615
    View profile for Centriworks(865) 524-1124

  18. #18 K & A Innovations

    Based in Johnson City, 47 mi away

    43/100IFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    140 Old Gray Station Rd #200, Gray, TN 37615
    View profile for K & A Innovations(833) 954-0477

Also serving Boone

20 more IT consultants within 50 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked IT consultants serving Boone
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
2nd CircuitIn Boone
7C's Technologies5.0★ (1)43 mi
A1 Buckeye Computers4.0★ (1)14 mi
Coates Technologies, Inc.5.0★ (1)29 mi
DBSysCon, Inc5.0★ (1)39 mi
Diversified Tech Solutions5.0★ (1)42 mi
Emergency Computer and Cell Phone RepairIn Boone
Engle AV5.0★ (7)In Boone
Geeks At Work / Computer Tamers4.6★ (138)In Boone
JIT Technologies5.0★ (1)32 mi
JLG IT Solutions5.0★ (2)47 mi
Justin's IT Consulting5.0★ (2)49 mi
KS Professional Computer SolutionsIn Boone
Mansa Group5.0★ (2)34 mi
NetTec NSI, LLC5.0★ (2)39 mi
PC Labs5.0★ (1)33 mi
Profectus Clinical Systems5.0★ (1)39 mi
QixFix PC Build & Repair5.0★ (1)42 mi
United Software Technologies Corporation5.0★ (2)50 mi
Wes Phillips Computer Services5.0★ (2)38 mi

How we ranked Boone IT consultants

We scored 19 Boone IT consultants on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Boone data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an IT consultant

  1. Ask whether the consultant earns commissions or referral fees on products they recommend.
  2. Check experience with projects like yours, and ask for a sample deliverable.
  3. Agree the deliverables, timeline and price for each phase before work starts.
  4. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  5. Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.

Questions to ask an IT consultant

  • Do you receive commissions from any vendor you might recommend?
  • What will we receive at the end of the project?
  • Who will do the work, and what similar projects have they completed?
  • Do you bill hourly, per project or on retainer?
  • Will you work alongside our current IT provider?

Terms explained

MSP (managed service provider)
A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
Co-managed IT
An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
Break-fix
IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
SLA (service-level agreement)
The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
Help desk
The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
RMM
Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
vCIO
A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
MSSP
A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
EDR / MDR
Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
MFA
Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
Penetration test
An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
SOC 2
An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.

IT consultants in Boone: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Boone?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Boone, NC is Boone Cellular and Computer Repair | Lowest Repair Prices. Period. with an IFR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 301 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Union Square Computers (#2) and Dougnet Computer Consulting (#3) follow. We ranked 19 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many IT consultants are there in Boone?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 19 IT consultants serving Boone, NC. 2 of them are based in Boone; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which IT consultants in Boone work on weekends?

9 of 19 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Boone Cellular and Computer Repair | Lowest Repair Prices. Period. (#1), Union Square Computers (#2) and Mark's Computer Repair (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Boone IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 19 rated IT consultants in Boone is 4.9★, with a median of 24 reviews. Boone Cellular and Computer Repair | Lowest Repair Prices. Period. has the most, 301 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ITFirmsRanked rank IT consultants?

Each IT consultant gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do IT consultants outside Boone count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Boone city center, our service radius for IT consultants. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.

Can IT consultants pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?

No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does an IT consultant do?

IT consultants advise on technology plans and projects: system selection, cloud migrations, budgets, security and compliance programmes, often as a part-time or virtual CIO.

How are it consultants in Boone ranked?

By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does IT consulting, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.

When does a business need an IT consultant rather than an IT provider?

For decisions and projects rather than day-to-day support: choosing a new system, planning a cloud move, setting an IT budget, preparing for an audit or reviewing an existing IT provider.

How do IT consultants charge?

By the hour, by the project or on a monthly retainer for ongoing virtual CIO work. Ask for a fixed price or a capped estimate on defined projects.

Update log for Boone

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 19 IT consultants serving Boone.

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