In Lincoln County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 89.37% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 59 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 Lincoln County, NC.
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Lincoln County, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County are not shown.
Lincoln County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Lincoln County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 89.37% of Lincoln 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 Lincoln County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Lincoln County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Lincoln County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Lincoln County home can get up to 59 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 33.32% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.53% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lincoln County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Lincoln County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Lincoln County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lincoln County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 40.30% of Lincoln County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.62% of the county.
- 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 Lincoln County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lincoln County, along with details on where in Lincoln County and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Lincoln County, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 89.37%, or 77,583 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lincoln County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 37.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 21.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 12 Mbps.
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- 44.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Lincoln County, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 89.37%, or 77,583 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lincoln County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 37.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 21.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 12 Mbps.
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- 44.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lincoln County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lincoln County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Lincoln County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Lincoln County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 59 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 89.37% in Lincoln County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lincoln 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
- Cabarrus County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rutherford County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stanly County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Buncombe County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Haywood County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Swain County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Rogers County, OK: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cullman County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dodge County, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dougherty County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Elmore County, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Floyd County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Forrest County, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds