In Wake County there are 4 residential DSL providers covering 74.40% 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 Wake County, NC.
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Wake County, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Wake 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 Wake County are not shown.
Wake County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Wake County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 74.40% of Wake County. 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 Wake County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Wake County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Wake County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Wake County home can get up to 55 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 940 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 20.38% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wake County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Wake County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Wake County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wake County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.96% of Wake County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.83% 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 1.43% of Wake County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wake County, along with details on where in Wake County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Wake County, NC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 59.59%, or 673,070 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wake County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Wake County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wake County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Wake County. The fastest plan anyone in Wake County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wake County customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 31.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 24.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Wake County 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 below average compared to other Wake County DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 Wake County 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 11 Mbps.
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- 40.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 24.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Wake County, NC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 59.59%, or 673,070 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wake County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Wake County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wake County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Wake County. The fastest plan anyone in Wake County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wake County customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 31.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 24.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Wake County 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 below average compared to other Wake County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 Wake County 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 11 Mbps.
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- 40.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 24.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Wake County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 13.40%, or 151,387 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southwest, south, southeast, north, and east Wake County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wake County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wake County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is below average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Wake County. The fastest plan anyone in Wake 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 Wake County customers is up to 57 Mbps.
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- 10.9% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 36.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Wake 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 below average compared to other Wake 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 Wake 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 6.5 Mbps.
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- 10.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 31.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 36.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Wake County, NC
Frontier DSL coverage
About 2.02%, or 22,866 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, east, west, northeast, and southeast Wake County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wake County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wake County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Wake County. The fastest plan anyone in Wake County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wake County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 4.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 73.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Wake County 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 slowest compared to other Wake County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 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 Wake County 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 1.9 Mbps.
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- 4.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 73.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Wake County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wake County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Wake County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Wake County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 55 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 74.40% in Wake County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wake 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
- Chatham County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wilson County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Davidson County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Martin County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rowan County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Iredell County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tyrrell County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Alexander County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hudson County, NJ: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford County, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Contra Costa County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Shelby County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Collin County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Snohomish County, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cobb County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hennepin County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hidalgo County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds