In New Hanover County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 56.91% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 50 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 New Hanover County, NC.
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New Hanover County, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in New Hanover 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 New Hanover County are not shown.
New Hanover County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in New Hanover County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 56.91% of New Hanover 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 New Hanover County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in New Hanover County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in New Hanover County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average New Hanover County home can get up to 50 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 17.18% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 19.83% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in New Hanover County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of New Hanover County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in New Hanover County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in New Hanover County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 66.44% of New Hanover County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 31.96% 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 1.37% of New Hanover County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in New Hanover County, along with details on where in New Hanover County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in New Hanover County, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 56.91%, or 128,443 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire New Hanover County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of New Hanover County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Hanover County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout New Hanover County. The fastest plan anyone in New Hanover 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 New Hanover County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 30.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 34.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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 10 Mbps.
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- 38.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 34.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in New Hanover County, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 56.91%, or 128,443 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire New Hanover County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of New Hanover County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Hanover County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout New Hanover County. The fastest plan anyone in New Hanover 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 New Hanover County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 30.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 34.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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 10 Mbps.
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- 38.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 34.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
New Hanover County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to New Hanover County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in New Hanover County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in New Hanover County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 50 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 56.91% in New Hanover County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around New Hanover 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
- Columbus County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dillon County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Florence County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Darlington County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kershaw County, SC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield County, SC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Newberry County, SC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwood County, SC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clayton County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. Louis City, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. Joseph County, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. Johns County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fayette County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Escambia County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Durham County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clermont County, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds