In Henderson County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 83.29% 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 Henderson County, NC.
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Henderson County, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Henderson 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 Henderson County are not shown.
Henderson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Henderson County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 83.29% of Henderson 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 Henderson County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Henderson County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Henderson County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Henderson 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 31.71% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.54% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Henderson County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Henderson County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Henderson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Henderson County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 63.12% of Henderson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 34.17% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.82%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Henderson County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Henderson County, along with details on where in Henderson County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Henderson County, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 82.14%, or 95,516 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Henderson County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Henderson County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Henderson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Henderson County. The fastest plan anyone in Henderson 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 Henderson County customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 38.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 13 Mbps.
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- 49.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Henderson County, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 82.14%, or 95,516 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Henderson County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Henderson County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Henderson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Henderson County. The fastest plan anyone in Henderson 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 Henderson County customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 38.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 13 Mbps.
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- 49.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
River Street Networks DSL in Henderson County, NC
River Street DSL coverage
About 1.00%, or 1,165 people, have River Street DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Henderson County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Henderson County.
River Street Networks DSL download speeds
River Street is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Henderson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, River Street DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Henderson County. The fastest plan anyone in Henderson County can order from River Street goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Henderson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
River Street Networks DSL upload speeds
In Henderson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for River Street DSL. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Henderson County DSL providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Henderson County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Henderson County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Henderson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Henderson County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Henderson 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 83.29% in Henderson County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Henderson 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
- Polk County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Transylvania County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rutherford County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Swain County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cleveland County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Graham County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gaston County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mecklenburg County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Carroll County, GA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Faulkner County, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- San Juan County, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Saline County, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gregg County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cochise County, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jasper County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bradley County, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds