In Swansboro there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 97.35% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 44 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 Swansboro, NC.
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Swansboro, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Swansboro
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 Swansboro are not shown.
Swansboro Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Swansboro is DSL internet available?
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DSL is available in 97.35% of Swansboro. 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 Swansboro above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Swansboro?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Swansboro.
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The average Swansboro home can get up to 44 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 140 Mbps, which 9.49% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 47.54% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Swansboro.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Swansboro, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Swansboro?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Swansboro you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.08% of Swansboro homes.
- Cable is fastest for 83.81% 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 Swansboro homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Swansboro, along with details on where in Swansboro and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Swansboro, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 97.35%, or 6,907 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Swansboro area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Swansboro.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Swansboro. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Swansboro. The fastest plan anyone in Swansboro can order from Brightspeed goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Swansboro customers is up to 44 Mbps.
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- 9.7% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 21.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 48.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Swansboro 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 Swansboro DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 5 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 Swansboro 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 4.7 Mbps.
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- 9.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 21.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 48.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Swansboro DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Swansboro or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Swansboro compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Swansboro are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 44 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 97.35% in Swansboro.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Swansboro 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
- Cedar Point, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Peletier, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stella, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cape Carteret, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hubert, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bogue, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Emerald Isle, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pala Alto, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Broad Creek, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Midway Park, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Mount Pleasant, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pikeville, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Peterborough, NH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Roads, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mountain View, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mountain Grove, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Zion, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Wolf, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Vernon, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Shasta, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds