In Emerald Isle there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 98.44% of the city. 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 Emerald Isle, NC.
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Emerald Isle, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Emerald Isle
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 Emerald Isle are not shown.
Emerald Isle Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Emerald Isle is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 98.44% of Emerald Isle. 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 Emerald Isle above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Emerald Isle?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Emerald Isle.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Emerald Isle home can get up to 48 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 27.90% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Emerald Isle.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Emerald Isle, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Emerald Isle?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Emerald Isle you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 44.42% of Emerald Isle homes.
- Cable is fastest for 55.52% of the city.
- 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 Emerald Isle homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Emerald Isle, along with details on where in Emerald Isle and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Emerald Isle, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 98.44%, or 3,475 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Emerald Isle area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Emerald Isle.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Emerald Isle. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Emerald Isle. The fastest plan anyone in Emerald Isle can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Emerald Isle customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 28.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 28.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Emerald Isle 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 Emerald Isle DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Emerald Isle 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 4.9 Mbps.
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- 29.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 28.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Emerald Isle DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Emerald Isle or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Emerald Isle compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Emerald Isle are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 48 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 98.44% in Emerald Isle.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Emerald Isle 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Cape Carteret, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar Point, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bogue, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Peletier, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Swansboro, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Broad Creek, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Salter Path, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Indian Beach, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Stella, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hubert, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Arcadia, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Monroeville, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Midway South, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marble, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lewiston, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Crystal, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Helena Valley Northeast, MT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hawthorne, NV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Haskell, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds