In Forest there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 27.63% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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 Forest, VA.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Forest
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 Forest are not shown.
Forest Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Forest is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 27.63% of Forest. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Lumos Networks. Call one of the companies with service in Forest above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Forest?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Forest.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Forest home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 10 Mbps, which 27.63% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Forest?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Forest you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.60% of Forest homes.
- Cable is fastest for 22.36% 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 Forest homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Forest, along with details on where in Forest and at what speeds.
Lumos Networks DSL in Forest, VA
Lumos Networks DSL coverage
About 27.63%, or 6,318 people, have Lumos Networks DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, south, west, east, southwest, northwest, and central Forest area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Forest.
Lumos Networks DSL download speeds
Lumos Networks is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Lumos Networks DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest. The fastest plan anyone in Forest can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Forest customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks DSL upload speeds
In Forest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Lumos Networks DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Lumos Networks is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Forest DSL providers. Lumos Networks offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Forest DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Forest or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Forest compare to the rest of Virginia?
DSL internet speeds in Forest are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 10 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 27.63% in Forest.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Forest 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
- Timberlake, VA: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Lynchburg, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Evington, VA: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Otter Hill, VA: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Rustburg, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Three Forks, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Concord, VA: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- goode-va: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- charlemont-va: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- lowry-va: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Port Hueneme, CA: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Hudson, NH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Huntington, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Imperial, CA: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Jasper, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jesup, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Johns Island, SC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Joshua, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Juneau, AK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kaukauna, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds