In Sampson County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 69.36% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 40 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 Sampson County, NC.
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Sampson County, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Sampson County
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 Sampson County are not shown.
Sampson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Sampson County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 69.36% of Sampson County. 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 Sampson County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Sampson County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Sampson County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Sampson County home can get up to 40 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 140 Mbps, which 2.69% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 38.85% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sampson County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Sampson County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Sampson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sampson County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 91.60% of Sampson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.01% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.49%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Sampson County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sampson County, along with details on where in Sampson County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Sampson County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 58.63%, or 34,613 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sampson County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Sampson County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sampson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Sampson County. The fastest plan anyone in Sampson County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sampson County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
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- 4.6% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Sampson County 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 Sampson County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sampson County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 5.0 Mbps.
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- 4.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 29.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Star Communications DSL in Sampson County, NC
Star Communications DSL coverage
About 13.92%, or 8,218 people, have Star Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, southeast, east, southwest, north, and northeast Sampson County area. Star Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Sampson County.
Star Communications DSL download speeds
Star Communications is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sampson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Star Communications DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sampson County. The fastest plan anyone in Sampson County can order from Star Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Sampson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Star Communications DSL upload speeds
In Sampson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Star Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Star Communications is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Sampson County DSL providers. Star Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sampson County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sampson County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sampson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Sampson County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Sampson County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 40 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 69.36% in Sampson County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sampson County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Duplin County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hoke County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jones County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Craven County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pamlico County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Anson County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- York County, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pike County, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marquette County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mason County, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Maverick County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- McCracken County, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- McMinn County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Medina County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds