In Oak Island there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 96.77% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 177 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 Oak Island, TX.
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Oak Island, TX Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Oak Island
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 Oak Island are not shown.
Oak Island Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Oak Island is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 96.77% of Oak Island. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in Oak Island above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Oak Island?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Oak Island.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Oak Island home can get up to 177 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 200 Mbps, which 83.06% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.33% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Oak Island.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Oak Island, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Oak Island?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Oak Island you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Oak Island homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 71.24%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 28.49%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Oak Island homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Oak Island, along with details on where in Oak Island and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Oak Island, TX
Windstream DSL coverage
About 96.77%, or 360 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, southwest, north, and northeast Oak Island area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oak Island.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oak Island. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Oak Island. The fastest plan anyone in Oak Island can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oak Island customers is up to 177 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 85.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Oak Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Oak Island DSL providers. Windstream offers 3 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 Oak Island is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 46 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 85.8% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Oak Island DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Oak Island or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Oak Island compare to the rest of Texas?
DSL internet speeds in Oak Island are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 177 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 96.77% in Oak Island.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Oak Island 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
- Double Bayou, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Anahuac, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe City, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gilchrist, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- High Island, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Morgans Point, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Baytown, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shoreacres, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stowell, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Seabrook, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Plainfield Center, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Northfork, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Norway Center, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oakville, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pemaquid, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Piedmont, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Piney Grove, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pisgah Heights, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Bradford, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Plevna, MT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds