In Prospect there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 97.68% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 80 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 Prospect, VA.
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Prospect, VA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Prospect
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 Prospect are not shown.
Prospect Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Prospect is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 97.68% of Prospect. 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 Prospect above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Prospect?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Prospect.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Prospect home can get up to 80 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 59.67% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.99% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Prospect.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Prospect, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Prospect?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Prospect you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.01% of Prospect homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.49% 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 Prospect homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Prospect, along with details on where in Prospect and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Prospect, VA
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 97.68%, or 1,768 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Prospect area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Prospect.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Prospect. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Prospect. The fastest plan anyone in Prospect 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 Prospect customers is up to 80 Mbps.
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- 61.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Prospect 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 Prospect 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 Prospect 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 8.2 Mbps.
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- 78.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Prospect DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Prospect or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Prospect compare to the rest of Virginia?
DSL internet speeds in Prospect are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 80 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 97.68% in Prospect.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Prospect 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
- Tuggle, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pamplin, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hampden-Sydney, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Farmville, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Worsham, VA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Charlotte Court House, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Red House, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stoddert, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rice, VA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Appomattox, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- West Valley, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Roscoe, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rodney, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Riegelwood, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Remerton, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Princes Lakes, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Porterdale, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Port Royal, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Poolville, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds