In Walnut Cove there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 75.89% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 33 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 Walnut Cove, NC.
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Walnut Cove, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Walnut Cove
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 Walnut Cove are not shown.
Walnut Cove Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Walnut Cove is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 75.89% of Walnut Cove. 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 Walnut Cove above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Walnut Cove?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Walnut Cove.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Walnut Cove home can get up to 33 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 10.23% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 40.53% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Walnut Cove.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Walnut Cove, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Walnut Cove?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Walnut Cove you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 47.50% of Walnut Cove homes.
- Cable is fastest for 50.83% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.14%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Walnut Cove homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Walnut Cove, along with details on where in Walnut Cove and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Walnut Cove, NC

Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 75.89%, or 7,009 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Walnut Cove area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Walnut Cove.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Walnut Cove. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Walnut Cove. The fastest plan anyone in Walnut Cove can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Walnut Cove customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 13.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 29.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 53.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Walnut Cove 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 Walnut Cove DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 Walnut Cove is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.1 Mbps.
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- 15.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 29.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 53.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Walnut Cove DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Walnut Cove or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Walnut Cove compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Walnut Cove are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 33 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 75.89% in Walnut Cove.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Walnut Cove 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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- Cusseta, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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