In Cumberland County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 87.78% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 63 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 Cumberland County, NC.
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Cumberland County, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County are not shown.
Cumberland County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Cumberland County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 87.78% of Cumberland 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 Cumberland County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Cumberland County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Cumberland County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Cumberland County home can get up to 63 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 140 Mbps, which 16.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 31.49% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cumberland County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Cumberland County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Cumberland County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cumberland County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 82.48% of Cumberland County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 14.88% 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 2.04% of Cumberland County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cumberland County, along with details on where in Cumberland County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Cumberland County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 87.47%, or 292,801 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cumberland County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cumberland County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cumberland County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Cumberland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cumberland County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cumberland County customers is up to 64 Mbps.
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- 18.5% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 35.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Cumberland 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 Cumberland County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 5 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 Cumberland County 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 7.5 Mbps.
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- 18.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 27.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 35.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cumberland County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cumberland County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Cumberland County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Cumberland County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 63 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 87.78% in Cumberland County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cumberland 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
- Hoke County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sampson County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Duplin County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Anson County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jones County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Craven County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- York County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pamlico County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Alachua County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Charleston County, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cameron County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Berks County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Anoka County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- McHenry County, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rockingham County, NH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Richland County, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pulaski County, AR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Placer County, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds