In Hanover County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 10.05% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 73 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 Hanover County, VA.
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Hanover County, VA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Hanover 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 Hanover County are not shown.
Hanover County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hanover County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 10.05% of Hanover 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 Hanover County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Hanover County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Hanover County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Hanover County home can get up to 73 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 5.60% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.93% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hanover County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Hanover County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Hanover County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hanover County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.99% of Hanover County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 31.29% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.07%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.48%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.17% of Hanover County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hanover County, along with details on where in Hanover County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Hanover County, VA
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 10.05%, or 11,050 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, and north Hanover 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 Hanover County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hanover County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Hanover County. The fastest plan anyone in Hanover 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 Hanover County customers is up to 73 Mbps.
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- 55.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 19.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Hanover 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 Hanover 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 Hanover 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 7.3 Mbps.
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- 64.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 19.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hanover County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hanover County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Hanover County compare to the rest of Virginia?
DSL internet speeds in Hanover County are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 73 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 10.05% in Hanover County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hanover 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
- Goochland County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Powhatan County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Buckingham County, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Buena Vista City, VA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rockbridge County, VA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lexington City, VA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Covington City, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Summers County, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Raleigh County, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cowlitz County, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sheboygan County, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Flagler County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fayette County, GA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oswego County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Eau Claire County, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Eaton County, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, OR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, KS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, IN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds