In Old Sparta there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 97.79% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 66 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.
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Old Sparta, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Old Sparta
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 Sparta are not shown.
Old Sparta Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Old Sparta is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 97.79% of Old Sparta. 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 Old Sparta above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Old Sparta?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Old Sparta.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Old Sparta home can get up to 66 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 42.33% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 19.03% 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 Sparta.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Old Sparta, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Old Sparta?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Old Sparta you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 89.97% of Old Sparta homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.39% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.64%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Old Sparta homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Old Sparta, along with details on where in Old Sparta and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Old Sparta, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 97.79%, or 663 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Old Sparta area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Old Sparta.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Sparta. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Old Sparta. The fastest plan anyone in Old Sparta 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 Old Sparta customers is up to 66 Mbps.
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- 43.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 18.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 19.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Old Sparta 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 Old Sparta 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 Old Sparta 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 6.6 Mbps.
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- 54.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 18.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 19.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Old Sparta DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Old Sparta or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Old Sparta compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Old Sparta are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 66 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 97.79% in Old Sparta.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Old Sparta 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
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