In South Central there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 46.17% of the neighborhood. 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 South Central, Raleigh, NC.
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South Central, Raleigh, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in South Central
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 South Central are not shown.
South Central Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in South Central is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 46.17% of South Central. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in South Central above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in South Central?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in South Central.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average South Central home can get up to 36 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 6.17% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 24.96% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in South Central.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of South Central, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in South Central?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Central you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 68.22% of South Central homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.29% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 29.49% of South Central homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Central, along with details on where in South Central and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in South Central, Raleigh, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 46.17%, or 3,305 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, east, northeast, north, west, central, southeast, and southwest South Central area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of South Central.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Central. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout South Central. The fastest plan anyone in South Central can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South Central customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 13.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 20.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 54.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In South Central download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other South Central DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Central is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 7.0 Mbps.
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- 21.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 20.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 54.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in South Central, Raleigh, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 46.17%, or 3,305 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, east, northeast, north, west, central, southeast, and southwest South Central area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of South Central.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Central. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout South Central. The fastest plan anyone in South Central can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South Central customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 13.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 20.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 54.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In South Central download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other South Central DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Central is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 7.0 Mbps.
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- 21.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 20.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 54.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
South Central DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Central or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in South Central compare to the rest of Raleigh?
DSL internet speeds in South Central are much faster versus the average speeds in Raleigh: 0.00 Mbps in Raleigh versus 36 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Raleigh is 0.00% versus 46.17% in South Central.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South Central 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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- South, Raleigh, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Five Points, Raleigh, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Southeast, Raleigh, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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