In Northwest there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 41.30% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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 Northwest, NC.
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Northwest, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Northwest
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 Northwest are not shown.
Northwest Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Northwest is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 41.30% of Northwest. 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 Northwest above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Northwest?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Northwest.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Northwest home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 10 Mbps, which 41.30% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Northwest?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Northwest you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.84% of Northwest homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.16% 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 Northwest homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Northwest, along with details on where in Northwest and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Northwest, NC

EarthLink DSL coverage
About 41.30%, or 821 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, and south Northwest area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Northwest.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Northwest customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Northwest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Northwest DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Northwest, NC

AT&T DSL coverage
About 41.30%, or 821 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, and south Northwest area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Northwest.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Northwest customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Northwest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Northwest DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Northwest DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Northwest or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Northwest compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Northwest are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 10 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 41.30% in Northwest.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Northwest 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
- Sandy Creek, NC: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Leland, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hooper Hill, NC: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Navassa, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Belville, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gooseneck, NC: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Delco, NC: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Armour, NC: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Riegelwood, NC: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Funston, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Jamestown, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Doolittle, TX: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Drexel, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Elkhart, KS: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Galway, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grindstone, PA: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Hillsboro Beach, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Holcombe, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Huntington, VT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jeddo, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds


