In 28531 there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 100.00% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 79 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 28531, NC.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in 28531
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 28531 are not shown.
28531 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 28531 is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 100.00% of 28531. 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 28531 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in 28531?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in 28531.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average 28531 home can get up to 79 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the zip is 100 Mbps, which 59.89% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 13.13% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 28531.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of 28531, and slower in the southeast areas of the zip.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in 28531?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 28531 you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of 28531 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 100.00% 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 28531 homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 28531, along with details on where in 28531 and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in 28531, NC

Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 1,127 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 28531 area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of 28531.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 28531. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout 28531. The fastest plan anyone in 28531 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 28531 customers is up to 79 Mbps.
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- 59.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In 28531 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 28531 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 28531 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 8.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
28531 DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 28531 or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in 28531 compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in 28531 are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 79 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the zip. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 100.00% in 28531.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 28531 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
- 28528, NC: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 28553, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 28579, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 28516, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 28589, NC: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 28524, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 28557, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 28512, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 28581, NC: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 28577, NC: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
Zip Codes with Similar Populations
- 76622, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 76250, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 61859, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 61526, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 61052, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 60935, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 59930, MT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 76690, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 54875, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 54175, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds


