In Knox County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 86.19% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 38 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 Knox County, OH.
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Knox County, OH Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Knox 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 Knox County are not shown.
Knox County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Knox County is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 86.19% of Knox 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 Knox County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Knox County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Knox County.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Knox County home can get up to 38 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 17.32% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 51.67% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Knox County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Knox County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Knox County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Knox County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 25.74% of Knox County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 56.21% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.70%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.54% of Knox County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Knox County, along with details on where in Knox County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Knox County, OH

Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 86.18%, or 54,051 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Knox County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Knox County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox 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 Knox County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 20.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 59.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox 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 3.8 Mbps.
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- 28.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 59.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Knox County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Knox County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Knox County compare to the rest of Ohio?
DSL internet speeds in Knox County are much faster versus the average speeds in Ohio: 0.00 Mbps in Ohio versus 38 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Ohio is 0.00% versus 86.19% in Knox County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Knox 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
- Morrow County, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Holmes County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tuscarawas County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Logan County, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Harrison County, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Shelby County, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Auglaize County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brooke County, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Anderson County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Apache County, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Armstrong County, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Aroostook County, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Athens County, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Barry County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Belknap County, NH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pearl River County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Portage County, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pope County, AR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds


