In Avery County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 41.59% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 18 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 Avery County, NC.
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Avery County, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Avery County
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 Avery County are not shown.
Avery County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Avery County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 41.59% of Avery County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is SkyLine Membership. Call one of the companies with service in Avery County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Avery County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Avery County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Avery County home can get up to 18 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 25 Mbps, which 21.75% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 19.84% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Avery County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Avery County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Avery County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Avery County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 44.48% of Avery County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 42.33% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.88%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.26% of Avery County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Avery County, along with details on where in Avery County and at what speeds.
SkyLine Membership DSL in Avery County, NC
SkyLine Membership DSL coverage
About 21.22%, or 3,779 people, have SkyLine Membership DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, north, central, and northwest Avery County area. SkyLine Membership is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Avery County.
SkyLine Membership DSL download speeds
SkyLine Membership is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Avery County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, SkyLine Membership DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Avery County. The fastest plan anyone in Avery County can order from SkyLine Membership goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Avery County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
SkyLine Membership DSL upload speeds
In Avery County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SkyLine Membership DSL. Compared to other ISPs, SkyLine Membership is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Avery County DSL providers. SkyLine Membership offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Avery County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Avery County, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 21.18%, or 3,771 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, west, south, east, northwest, and southeast Avery County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Avery County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Avery County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Avery County. The fastest plan anyone in Avery County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Avery County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 97.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Avery County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Avery County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Avery County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 97.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Avery County, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 21.18%, or 3,771 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, west, south, east, northwest, and southeast Avery County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Avery County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Avery County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Avery County. The fastest plan anyone in Avery County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Avery County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 97.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Avery County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Avery County DSL providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Avery County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 97.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Avery County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Avery County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Avery County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Avery County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 18 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 41.59% in Avery County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Avery County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Mitchell County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Yancey County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Unicoi County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wilkes County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greene County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cocke County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Yadkin County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Davie County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Forsyth County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lewis County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lafayette County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rosebud County, MT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hale County, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gulf County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Beaverhead County, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lanier County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Barton County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Barnwell County, SC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lemhi County, ID: more DSL coverage, slower speeds