In North Side there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 86.18% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 36 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 North Side, NC.
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North Side, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in North Side
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 North Side are not shown.
North Side Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in North Side is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 86.18% of North Side. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in North Side above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in North Side?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in North Side.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average North Side home can get up to 36 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 90 Mbps, which 28.29% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 57.89% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Side.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of North Side, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in North Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Side you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 47.04% of North Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for 52.96% of the city.
- 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 North Side homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Side, along with details on where in North Side and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in North Side, NC
Frontier DSL coverage
About 86.18%, or 262 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north North Side area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Side.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Side. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Side. The fastest plan anyone in North Side can order from Frontier goes up to 90 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for North Side customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 32.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 67.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In North Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Side DSL providers. Frontier 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 North Side is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 32.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 67.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
North Side DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in North Side compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in North Side are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 36 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 86.18% in North Side.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Side 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
- Butner, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Creedmoor, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grissom, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Orange Factory, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tar River, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wilton, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bahama, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Durham, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wake Forest, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Franklinton, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Worthen, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Baring, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bear Branch, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Berne, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Berwind, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bison, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Woody, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Yale, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Yankee Lake, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Yarmouth, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds