DSL Internet Providers in Old Fort, NC with Speed and Coverage Analysis


In Old Fort there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 71.77% 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 Old Fort, NC.

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Old Fort, NC Availability Maps

 

DSL Internet Service Providers in Old Fort

Frontier Communications | DSL

Availability:

71.77%

Avg. Speed:

36 Mbps

EarthLink | DSL

Availability:

4.43%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

4.43%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

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 Old Fort are not shown.

 

Old Fort Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Old Fort is DSL internet available?

Old Fort, NC map of DSL internet availability
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DSL is available in 71.77% of Old Fort. 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 Old Fort above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Old Fort?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Old Fort.

Old Fort, NC map of the fastest DSL internet speeds
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The average Old Fort home can get up to 36 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 Mbps, which 13.51% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 52.25% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Old Fort.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Old Fort, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Old Fort?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Old Fort you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 68.18% of Old Fort homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 27.48% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.50%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Old Fort homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Old Fort, along with details on where in Old Fort and at what speeds.

Frontier Communications DSL in Old Fort, NC

Frontier DSL coverage

About 71.77%, or 4,732 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Old Fort area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Old Fort.

 

Frontier Communications DSL download speeds

Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Fort. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Old Fort. The fastest plan anyone in Old Fort can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Old Fort customers is up to 36 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Frontier Communications customers in Old Fort. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 18.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 72.8% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds

In Old Fort 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 Old Fort DSL providers. Frontier 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 Old Fort is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.4 Mbps.

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Frontier's Old Fort DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 18.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 72.8% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink DSL in Old Fort, NC

EarthLink DSL coverage

About 4.43%, or 292 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Old Fort area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Old Fort.

 

EarthLink DSL download speeds

EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Fort. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Old Fort. The fastest plan anyone in Old Fort can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Old Fort customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Old Fort. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink DSL upload speeds

In Old Fort 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 slowest compared to other Old Fort DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Old Fort is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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EarthLink's Old Fort DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Old Fort, NC

AT&T DSL coverage

About 4.43%, or 292 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Old Fort area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Old Fort.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Fort. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Old Fort. The fastest plan anyone in Old Fort can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Old Fort customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Old Fort. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Old Fort 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 slowest compared to other Old Fort DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Old Fort is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's Old Fort DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Old Fort DSL by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Old Fort or any of the areas nearby.

How does DSL internet in Old Fort compare to the rest of North Carolina?

DSL internet speeds in Old Fort 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 71.77% in Old Fort.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Old Fort are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2876273.21%
2875748.46%
2871176.96%
2875264.06%
2874628.06%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
28720100.00%
2816726.85%
2877883.37%
2873091.32%
2876168.92%

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