In Columbus County there are 4 residential DSL providers covering 77.75% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 32 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 Columbus County, NC.
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Columbus County, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Columbus 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 Columbus County are not shown.
Columbus County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Columbus County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 77.75% of Columbus County. 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 Columbus County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Columbus County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Columbus County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Columbus County home can get up to 32 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 8.79% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 51.47% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Columbus County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Columbus County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Columbus County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Columbus County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.49% of Columbus County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 11.49% 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 Columbus County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Columbus County, along with details on where in Columbus County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Columbus County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 70.79%, or 35,834 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Columbus County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbus County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus 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 Columbus County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 12.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 62.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Columbus 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 fastest compared to other Columbus 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 Columbus 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 3.5 Mbps.
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- 25.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 62.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Star Communications DSL in Columbus County, NC
Star Communications DSL coverage
About 5.23%, or 2,648 people, have Star Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, and northeast Columbus County area. Star Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus County.
Star Communications DSL download speeds
Star Communications is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Star Communications DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from Star Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Columbus County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Star Communications DSL upload speeds
In Columbus County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Star Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Star Communications is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Columbus County DSL providers. Star Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Columbus County, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 4.18%, or 2,118 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, and southeast Columbus County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Columbus County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Columbus County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Columbus County DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Columbus County, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 4.18%, or 2,118 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, and southeast Columbus County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Columbus County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Columbus County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Columbus County DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Columbus County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Columbus County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Columbus County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Columbus County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 32 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 77.75% in Columbus County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Columbus 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
- Marion County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dillon County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Hanover County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Florence County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Darlington County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kershaw County, SC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield County, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Newberry County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwood County, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Colquitt County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dearborn County, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Davie County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Darke County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Vega Baja Municipio, PR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dale County, AL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Curry County, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Crittenden County, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Venango County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cortland County, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds