In California there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 85.34% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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 California, NC.
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California, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in California
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 California are not shown.
California Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in California is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 85.34% of California. 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 California above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in California?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in California.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average California home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 10 Mbps, which 85.34% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in California?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in California you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of California homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- 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 California homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in California, along with details on where in California and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in California, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 85.34%, or 227 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire California area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of California.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from Brightspeed goes up to 10 Mbps, and all California customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In California 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 California DSL providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
California DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to California or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in California compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in California are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 10 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 85.34% in California.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around California 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Bellarthur, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kings Crossroads, NC: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Farmville, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bruce, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rock Spring, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dupree Crossroads, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Falkland, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marlboro, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greenville, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Winterville, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Medart, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Manse, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tollette, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marksbury, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mathews, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- McNeely, LA: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- McSwain, MS: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Meador, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Meco, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Topsey, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds