In Unaka there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 63.97% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 88 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 Unaka, NC.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Unaka
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 Unaka are not shown.
Unaka Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Unaka is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 63.97% of Unaka. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Unaka above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Unaka?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Unaka.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Unaka home can get up to 88 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 Mbps, which 40.22% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.40% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Unaka.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Unaka?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Unaka you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 32.96% of Unaka homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 63.97%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.07% of Unaka homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Unaka, along with details on where in Unaka and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Unaka, NC
Frontier DSL coverage
About 63.97%, or 229 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Unaka area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Unaka.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Unaka. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Unaka. The fastest plan anyone in Unaka can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Unaka customers is up to 88 Mbps.
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- 62.9% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 34.9% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Unaka download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Unaka DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 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 Unaka is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 5.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 34.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Unaka DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Unaka or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Unaka compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Unaka are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 88 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 63.97% in Unaka.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Unaka 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
- Ogreeta, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Oak Park, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Murphy, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Smithfield, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Regal, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sandy Lane, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marble, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Coalville, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Powellsville, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Oak Bowery, MS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oakland, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oakview, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oakville, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ocean Springs, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ohkay Owingeh, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ormsby, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Palmer, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds