In Clayton there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 77.53% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 85 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 Clayton, NC.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Clayton
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 Clayton are not shown.
Clayton Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Clayton is DSL internet available?
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DSL is available in 77.53% of Clayton. 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 Clayton above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Clayton?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Clayton.
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The average Clayton home can get up to 85 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 140 Mbps, which 30.61% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 18.01% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Clayton.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Clayton, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Clayton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Clayton you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.50% of Clayton homes.
- Cable is fastest for 22.69% 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 Clayton homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Clayton, along with details on where in Clayton and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Clayton, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 77.13%, or 53,900 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Clayton area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Clayton.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clayton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Clayton. The fastest plan anyone in Clayton can order from Brightspeed goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Clayton customers is up to 85 Mbps.
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- 39.7% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 23.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Clayton 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 average compared to other Clayton DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 5 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 Clayton is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
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- 39.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 23.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Clayton DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Clayton or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Clayton compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Clayton are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 85 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 77.53% in Clayton.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Clayton 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
- Flowers, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Garner, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Smithfield, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pine Hurst Park, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Selma, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Knightdale, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wendell, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Huntersville, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Statesville, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Ewa Beach, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hammond, IN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Trujillo Alto, PR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Janesville, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- San Rafael, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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