In Gaston County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 87.57% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 61 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 Gaston County, NC.
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Gaston County, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Gaston 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 Gaston County are not shown.
Gaston County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Gaston County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 87.57% of Gaston County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Gaston County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Gaston County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Gaston County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Gaston County home can get up to 61 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 37.08% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 20.68% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Gaston County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Gaston County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Gaston County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gaston County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 66.65% of Gaston County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 32.58% 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 Gaston County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gaston County, along with details on where in Gaston County and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Gaston County, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 87.57%, or 199,602 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gaston County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gaston County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gaston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Gaston County. The fastest plan anyone in Gaston County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gaston County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 42.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Gaston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Gaston County DSL providers. EarthLink 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 Gaston County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 50.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Gaston County, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 87.57%, or 199,602 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gaston County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gaston County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gaston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Gaston County. The fastest plan anyone in Gaston County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gaston County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 42.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Gaston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Gaston County DSL providers. AT&T 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 Gaston County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Gaston County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gaston County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Gaston County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Gaston County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 61 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 87.57% in Gaston County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gaston 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
- Mecklenburg County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cleveland County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cabarrus County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rutherford County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stanly County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Transylvania County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Moore County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Deschutes County, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dauphin County, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clermont County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clayton County, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ottawa County, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds