In Frederick County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 2.01% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 36 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 Frederick County, VA.
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Frederick County, VA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Frederick 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 Frederick County are not shown.
Frederick County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Frederick County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 2.01% of Frederick 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 Frederick County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Frederick County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Frederick County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Frederick County home can get up to 36 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 60 Mbps, which 1.07% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Frederick County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Frederick County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Frederick County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Frederick County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 50.63% of Frederick County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 37.03% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.63%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Frederick County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Frederick County, along with details on where in Frederick County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Frederick County, VA
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 1.49%, or 1,364 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southeast Frederick County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Frederick County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Frederick County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Frederick County. The fastest plan anyone in Frederick County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Frederick County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
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- 71.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 28.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Frederick 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 Frederick County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 2 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 Frederick County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
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- 71.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 28.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frederick County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Frederick County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Frederick County compare to the rest of Virginia?
DSL internet speeds in Frederick County are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 36 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 2.01% in Frederick County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Frederick 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
- Clarke County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hardy County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tucker County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Barbour County, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Harrison County, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lewis County, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Doddridge County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ritchie County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wirt County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Buchanan County, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cascade County, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cape Girardeau County, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bullitt County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bartholomew County, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Barrow County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wood County, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Yuba County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Angelina County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Howard County, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds