In 27820 there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 86.04% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 45 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in 27820, NC.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in 27820
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 27820 are not shown.
27820 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 27820 is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 86.04% of 27820. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in 27820 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in 27820?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in 27820.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average 27820 home can get up to 45 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the zip is 100 Mbps, which 27.16% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 43.24% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 27820.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of 27820, and slower in the northwest areas of the zip.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in 27820?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 27820 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.20% of 27820 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 27820 homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 27820, along with details on where in 27820 and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in 27820, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 86.04%, or 2,151 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 27820 area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 27820.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 27820. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout 27820. The fastest plan anyone in 27820 can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 27820 customers is up to 45 Mbps.
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- 31.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 50.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In 27820 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 27820 DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 27820 is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 4.3 Mbps.
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- 33.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 50.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
27820 DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 27820 or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in 27820 compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in 27820 are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 45 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the zip. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 86.04% in 27820.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 27820 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
- 27862, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- 27877, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 27855, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 27853, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 27845, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 27876, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 27818, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 27986, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 27866, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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