In Gates County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 93.23% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 43 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 Gates County, NC.
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Gates County, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Gates 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 Gates County are not shown.
Gates County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Gates County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 93.23% of Gates 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 Gates County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Gates County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Gates County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Gates County home can get up to 43 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 21.47% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 49.21% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Gates County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Gates County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Gates County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gates County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.30% of Gates County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Gates County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gates County, along with details on where in Gates County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Gates County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 93.23%, or 9,769 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gates County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gates County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gates County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Gates County. The fastest plan anyone in Gates County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gates County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 23.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 52.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Gates 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 Gates County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Gates County 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 4.3 Mbps.
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- 32.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 52.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Gates County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gates County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Gates County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Gates County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 43 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 93.23% in Gates County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gates 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
- Hertford County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Camden County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Currituck County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Northampton County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Halifax County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Vance County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Person County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Caswell County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Danville City, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pend Oreille County, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lamar County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Langlade County, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lavaca County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lawrence County, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lawrence County, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Leon County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lewis County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds