In Knotts Island there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 5.52% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 88 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 Knotts Island, NC.
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Knotts Island, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Knotts Island
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 Knotts Island are not shown.
Knotts Island Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Knotts Island is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 5.52% of Knotts Island. 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 Knotts Island above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Knotts Island?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Knotts Island.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Knotts Island home can get up to 88 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 4.43% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.08% of homes can only purchase plans up to 40 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Knotts Island.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Knotts Island, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Knotts Island?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Knotts Island you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Knotts Island homes.
- Cable is fastest for 85.07% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 14.38%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Knotts Island homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Knotts Island, along with details on where in Knotts Island and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Knotts Island, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 5.52%, or 112 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, and northeast Knotts Island 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 Knotts Island.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knotts Island. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Knotts Island. The fastest plan anyone in Knotts Island can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Knotts Island customers is up to 88 Mbps.
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- 80.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Knotts Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Knotts Island DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 2 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 Knotts Island is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 8.6 Mbps.
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- 80.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Knotts Island DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Knotts Island or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Knotts Island compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Knotts Island are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 88 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 5.52% in Knotts Island.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Knotts Island 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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- Arkport, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds