In East Durham there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 90.08% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 11 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 East Durham, Durham, NC.
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East Durham, Durham, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in East Durham
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 East Durham are not shown.
East Durham Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in East Durham is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 90.08% of East Durham. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in East Durham above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in East Durham?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in East Durham.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average East Durham home can get up to 11 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 45 Mbps, which 1.60% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 88.48% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in East Durham.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of East Durham, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in East Durham?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in East Durham you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of East Durham homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the neighborhood.
- 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 East Durham homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in East Durham, along with details on where in East Durham and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in East Durham, Durham, NC
Frontier DSL coverage
About 90.08%, or 5,811 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire East Durham area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of East Durham.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Durham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout East Durham. The fastest plan anyone in East Durham can order from Frontier goes up to 45 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for East Durham customers is up to 11 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.8% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 98.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In East Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other East Durham DSL providers. Frontier offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in East Durham is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 98.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
East Durham DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to East Durham or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in East Durham compare to the rest of Durham?
DSL internet speeds in East Durham are much faster versus the average speeds in Durham: 0.00 Mbps in Durham versus 11 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Durham is 0.00% versus 90.08% in East Durham.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around East Durham 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Downtown Durham, Durham, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Trinity Park, Durham, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Old West Durham, Durham, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Northeast Durham, Durham, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Garrett Road, Durham, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North, Raleigh, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Six Forks, Raleigh, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Glenwood, Raleigh, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Core, San Diego, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Creekside, Sacramento, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Crosstown, Memphis, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Del Cerro, San Diego, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Del Norte, Albuquerque, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- South Lorain, Lorain, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- The Woods at Mill Valley, Marysville, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Heights, Milwaukee, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Waterfront, Santa Barbara, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- White Bridge, Nashville, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds