In Uwharrie there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 98.14% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 12 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 Uwharrie, NC.
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Uwharrie, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Uwharrie
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 Uwharrie are not shown.
Uwharrie Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Uwharrie is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 98.14% of Uwharrie. 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 Uwharrie above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Uwharrie?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Uwharrie.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Uwharrie home can get up to 12 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 40 Mbps, which 5.58% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 92.57% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Uwharrie.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Uwharrie, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Uwharrie?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Uwharrie you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 92.94% of Uwharrie homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 5.20%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.86% of Uwharrie homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Uwharrie, along with details on where in Uwharrie and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Uwharrie, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 98.14%, or 264 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Uwharrie area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Uwharrie.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Uwharrie. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Uwharrie. The fastest plan anyone in Uwharrie can order from Brightspeed goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Uwharrie customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 5.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 94.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Uwharrie download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Uwharrie DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 2 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 Uwharrie is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
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- 5.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 94.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Uwharrie DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Uwharrie or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Uwharrie compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Uwharrie are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 12 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 98.14% in Uwharrie.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Uwharrie 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
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