In Kannapolis there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 96.91% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 121 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 Kannapolis, NC.
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Kannapolis, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Kannapolis
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 Kannapolis are not shown.
Kannapolis Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Kannapolis is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 96.91% of Kannapolis. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in Kannapolis above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Kannapolis?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Kannapolis.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Kannapolis home can get up to 121 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 14.80% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 30.35% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kannapolis.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Kannapolis, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Kannapolis?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kannapolis you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 84.74% of Kannapolis homes.
- Cable is fastest for 15.08% of the city.
- 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 Kannapolis homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kannapolis, along with details on where in Kannapolis and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Kannapolis, NC
Windstream DSL coverage
About 96.91%, or 60,347 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kannapolis area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kannapolis.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kannapolis. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Kannapolis. The fastest plan anyone in Kannapolis can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kannapolis customers is up to 121 Mbps.
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- 15.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 22.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 22.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 31.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Kannapolis download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kannapolis DSL providers. Windstream offers 13 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kannapolis is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 32 Mbps.
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- 15.3% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 26.7% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 31.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Kannapolis DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kannapolis or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Kannapolis compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Kannapolis are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 121 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 96.91% in Kannapolis.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kannapolis 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
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- Rockwell, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Harrisburg, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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