In Cary there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 67.07% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 60 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 Cary, NC.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Cary
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 Cary are not shown.
Cary Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Cary is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 67.07% of Cary. 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 Cary above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Cary?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Cary.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Cary home can get up to 60 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 14.99% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cary.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Cary, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Cary?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cary you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.40% of Cary homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.26% 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 Cary homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cary, along with details on where in Cary and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Cary, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 66.51%, or 107,718 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cary area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Cary.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cary. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Cary. The fastest plan anyone in Cary can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cary customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 30.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 21.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Cary 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 below average compared to other Cary DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cary 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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- 41.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 21.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Cary, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 66.51%, or 107,718 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cary area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Cary.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cary. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Cary. The fastest plan anyone in Cary can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cary customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 30.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 21.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Cary 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 below average compared to other Cary DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cary 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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- 41.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 21.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cary DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cary or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Cary compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Cary are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 60 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 67.07% in Cary.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cary 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
- Morrisville, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Apex, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Holly Springs, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Hill, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Raleigh, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hollemans Crossroads, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pine Hurst Park, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fearrington, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Garner, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Haywood, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Charleston, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Champaign, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Charlottesville, VA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chapel Hill, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chesapeake, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Charleston, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cheyenne, WY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clarksville, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Alexandria, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds