In Unicoi County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 64.15% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 55 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 Unicoi County, TN.
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Unicoi County, TN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Unicoi 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 Unicoi County are not shown.
Unicoi County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Unicoi County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 64.15% of Unicoi 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 Unicoi County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Unicoi County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Unicoi County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Unicoi County home can get up to 55 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 140 Mbps, which 4.57% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 25.75% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Unicoi County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Unicoi County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Unicoi County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Unicoi County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 85.98% of Unicoi County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.22% of the county.
- 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 Unicoi County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Unicoi County, along with details on where in Unicoi County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Unicoi County, TN
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 64.15%, or 11,500 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Unicoi 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 Unicoi County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Unicoi County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Unicoi County. The fastest plan anyone in Unicoi 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 Unicoi County customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 7.1% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 40.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Unicoi 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 Unicoi 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 Unicoi 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 6.0 Mbps.
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- 7.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 35.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 40.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Unicoi County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Unicoi County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Unicoi County compare to the rest of Tennessee?
DSL internet speeds in Unicoi County are much faster versus the average speeds in Tennessee: 0.00 Mbps in Tennessee versus 55 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Tennessee is 0.00% versus 64.15% in Unicoi County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Unicoi 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
- Greene County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Avery County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Watauga County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hamblen County, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grainger County, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wilkes County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Yadkin County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Anderson County, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Quebradillas Municipio, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Labette County, KS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lajas Municipio, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lamoille County, VT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lampasas County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pointe Coupee Parish, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Poweshiek County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Prentiss County, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Presque Isle County, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds