In Montgomery County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 83.85% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 34 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 Montgomery County, NC.
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Montgomery County, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County are not shown.
Montgomery County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Montgomery County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 83.85% of Montgomery 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 Montgomery County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Montgomery County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Montgomery County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Montgomery County home can get up to 34 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 200 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 48.39% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Montgomery County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Montgomery County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Montgomery County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Montgomery County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.36% of Montgomery County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 11.08% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.40%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.55%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Montgomery County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Montgomery County, along with details on where in Montgomery County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Montgomery County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 79.25%, or 20,407 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Montgomery County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 8.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 56.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Montgomery 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 average compared to other Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 3.7 Mbps.
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- 25.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 56.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Randolph Communications DSL in Montgomery County, NC
Randolph Communications DSL coverage
About 4.26%, or 1,096 people, have Randolph Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Montgomery County area. Randolph Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Montgomery County.
Randolph Communications DSL download speeds
Randolph Communications is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Randolph Communications DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Randolph Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Randolph Communications DSL upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Randolph Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Randolph Communications is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Montgomery County DSL providers. Randolph Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Montgomery County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Montgomery County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Montgomery County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Montgomery County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 34 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 83.85% in Montgomery County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Montgomery 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
- Stanly County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Moore County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cabarrus County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mecklenburg County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Harnett County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gaston County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cleveland County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Effingham County, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fillmore County, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Emmet County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Emanuel County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Elmore County, ID: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ellis County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Elk County, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Elbert County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Elbert County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds