In 28501 there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 73.73% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 23 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 28501, NC.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in 28501
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 28501 are not shown.
28501 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 28501 is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 73.73% of 28501. 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 28501 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in 28501?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in 28501.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average 28501 home can get up to 23 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the zip is 100 Mbps, which 5.97% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 59.05% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 28501.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of 28501, and slower in the north areas of the zip.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in 28501?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 28501 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 79.69% of 28501 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 16.47% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.26%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 28501 homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 28501, along with details on where in 28501 and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in 28501, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 73.73%, or 13,372 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 28501 area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 28501.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28501. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout 28501. The fastest plan anyone in 28501 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 28501 customers is up to 23 Mbps.
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- 8.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 80.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In 28501 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 28501 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 28501 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 2.3 Mbps.
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- 13.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 80.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
28501 DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 28501 or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in 28501 compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in 28501 are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 23 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the zip. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 73.73% in 28501.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 28501 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
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