In North Wilkesboro there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 92.17% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 39 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 Wilkesboro, NC.
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North Wilkesboro, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in North Wilkesboro
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 Wilkesboro are not shown.
North Wilkesboro Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in North Wilkesboro is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 92.17% of North Wilkesboro. 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 North Wilkesboro above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in North Wilkesboro?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in North Wilkesboro.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average North Wilkesboro home can get up to 39 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 8.68% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 49.67% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Wilkesboro.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of North Wilkesboro, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in North Wilkesboro?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Wilkesboro you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 77.16% of North Wilkesboro homes.
- Cable is fastest for 20.16% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.46%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of North Wilkesboro homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Wilkesboro, along with details on where in North Wilkesboro and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in North Wilkesboro, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 92.00%, or 16,989 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire North Wilkesboro area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Wilkesboro.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Wilkesboro. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout North Wilkesboro. The fastest plan anyone in North Wilkesboro can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for North Wilkesboro customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 9.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 22.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 53.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In North Wilkesboro 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 North Wilkesboro DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 Wilkesboro 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 4.2 Mbps.
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- 31.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 53.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
North Wilkesboro DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Wilkesboro or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in North Wilkesboro compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in North Wilkesboro are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 39 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 92.17% in North Wilkesboro.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Wilkesboro 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
- Wilkesboro, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cricket, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hays, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Millers Creek, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Moravian Falls, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- McGrady, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Roaring River, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wilbar, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Purlear, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Windy Gap, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Stoughton, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Belen, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bellaire, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Belle Glade, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Ogden, UT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. Matthews, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. Michael, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Yazoo City, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Streetsboro, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Somerton, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds