In Dare County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 92.48% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 48 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 Dare County, NC.
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Dare County, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Dare 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 Dare County are not shown.
Dare County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Dare County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 92.48% of Dare 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 Dare County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Dare County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Dare County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Dare County home can get up to 48 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 16.25% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 37.46% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Dare County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Dare County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Dare County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dare County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 72.95% of Dare County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 26.19% 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 Dare County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dare County, along with details on where in Dare County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Dare County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 92.48%, or 34,138 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dare County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dare County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dare County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Dare County. The fastest plan anyone in Dare 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 Dare County customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 17.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 19.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 40.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Dare 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 Dare 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 Dare 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 5.0 Mbps.
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- 36.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 40.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Dare County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dare County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Dare County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Dare County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 48 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 92.48% in Dare County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dare 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
- Tyrrell County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bertie County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Martin County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Edgecombe County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nash County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Durham County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Alamance County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wells County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bladen County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bolivar County, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Carroll County, AR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cherokee County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cibola County, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shenandoah County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Siskiyou County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Smyth County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds