DSL Internet Providers in Caldwell County, NC with Speed and Coverage Analysis


In Caldwell County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 89.60% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 54 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 Caldwell County, NC.

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Caldwell County, NC Availability Maps

 

DSL Internet Service Providers in Caldwell County

EarthLink | DSL

Availability:

65.39%

Avg. Speed:

56 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

65.39%

Avg. Speed:

56 Mbps

Brightspeed | DSL

Availability:

28.00%

Avg. Speed:

47 Mbps

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 Caldwell County are not shown.

 

Caldwell County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Caldwell County is DSL internet available?

Caldwell County, NC map of DSL internet availability
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DSL is available in 89.60% of Caldwell 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 Caldwell County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Caldwell County?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Caldwell County.

Caldwell County, NC map of the fastest DSL internet speeds
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The average Caldwell County home can get up to 54 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 30.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 27.71% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Caldwell County.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Caldwell County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Caldwell County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Caldwell County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 34.70% of Caldwell County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 64.16% of the county.
  • 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 Caldwell County homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Caldwell County, along with details on where in Caldwell County and at what speeds.

EarthLink DSL in Caldwell County, NC

EarthLink DSL coverage

About 65.39%, or 52,738 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Caldwell County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Caldwell County.

 

EarthLink DSL download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Caldwell County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Caldwell County. The fastest plan anyone in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County customers is up to 56 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Caldwell County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 35.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 8.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 16.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 10.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 28.5% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink DSL upload speeds

In Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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 11 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Caldwell County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 44.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 16.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 10.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 28.5% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Caldwell County, NC

AT&T DSL coverage

About 65.39%, or 52,738 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Caldwell County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Caldwell County.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Caldwell County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Caldwell County. The fastest plan anyone in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County customers is up to 56 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Caldwell County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 35.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 8.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 16.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 10.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 28.5% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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 11 Mbps.

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AT&T's Caldwell County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 44.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 16.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 10.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 28.5% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Brightspeed DSL in Caldwell County, NC

Brightspeed DSL coverage

About 28.00%, or 22,580 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, and central Caldwell 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 Caldwell County.

 

Brightspeed DSL download speeds

Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Caldwell County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Caldwell County. The fastest plan anyone in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County customers is up to 47 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Brightspeed customers in Caldwell County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 26.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 21.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 40.9% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed DSL upload speeds

In Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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 4.6 Mbps.

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Brightspeed's Caldwell County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 33.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 21.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 40.9% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Caldwell County DSL by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Caldwell County or any of the areas nearby.

How does DSL internet in Caldwell County compare to the rest of North Carolina?

DSL internet speeds in Caldwell County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 54 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 89.60% in Caldwell County.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Caldwell County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2863892.50%
2864585.94%
2863097.55%
2866776.06%
28671100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2861939.48%
2869099.73%
28666100.00%
2861296.41%
2863798.01%

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