In Craven County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 81.05% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 43 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 Craven County, NC.
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Craven County, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Craven 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 Craven County are not shown.
Craven County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Craven County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 81.05% of Craven 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 Craven County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Craven County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Craven County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Craven County home can get up to 43 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 13.51% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 38.93% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Craven County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Craven County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Craven County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Craven County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 79.32% of Craven County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.77% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.00%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.73% of Craven County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Craven County, along with details on where in Craven County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Craven County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 81.05%, or 81,635 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Craven County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Craven County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Craven County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Craven County. The fastest plan anyone in Craven 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 Craven County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 16.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Craven 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 Craven 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 Craven 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 4.5 Mbps.
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- 35.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Craven County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Craven County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Craven County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Craven County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 43 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 81.05% in Craven County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Craven 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
- Pamlico County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jones County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Duplin County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sampson County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hoke County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Anson County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- York County, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Steuben County, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Floyd County, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk City, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dubuque County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. Croix County, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sutter County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tuscarawas County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lauderdale County, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lenawee County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds