In Burke County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 89.32% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 50 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 Burke County, NC.
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Burke County, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Burke 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 Burke County are not shown.
Burke County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Burke County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 89.32% of Burke County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Burke County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Burke County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Burke County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Burke County home can get up to 50 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 25.70% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 32.79% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Burke County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Burke County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Burke County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Burke County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 42.68% of Burke County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 54.22% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.45%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Burke County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Burke County, along with details on where in Burke County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Burke County, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 58.50%, or 51,229 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, north, northwest, central, west, south, southeast, and east Burke County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Burke County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Burke County customers is up to 56 Mbps.
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- 33.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Burke 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 one of the fastest compared to other Burke County DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 Burke County is up to 20 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 12 Mbps.
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- 45.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Burke County, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 58.50%, or 51,229 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, north, northwest, central, west, south, southeast, and east Burke County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Burke County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Burke County customers is up to 56 Mbps.
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- 33.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Burke 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 one of the fastest compared to other Burke County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 Burke County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 45.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Burke County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 32.56%, or 28,509 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, northeast, central, north, south, and southwest Burke County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Burke County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Burke County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Burke County. The fastest plan anyone in Burke County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Burke County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 19.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 59.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Burke County 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 slowest compared to other Burke County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 Burke County 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 3.8 Mbps.
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- 27.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 59.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Burke County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Burke County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Burke County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Burke County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 50 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 89.32% in Burke County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Burke 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
- Caldwell County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- McDowell County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Catawba County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Alexander County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Iredell County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rowan County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Davidson County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Randolph County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sevier County, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Arecibo Municipio, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Island County, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lafourche Parish, LA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Traverse County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grafton County, NH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lewis County, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Manitowoc County, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mendocino County, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Natrona County, WY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cascade County, MT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds