In Washington County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 60.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 46 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 Washington County, TN.
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Washington County, TN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Washington 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 Washington County are not shown.
Washington County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Washington County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 60.00% of Washington 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 Washington County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Washington County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Washington County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Washington County home can get up to 46 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 140 Mbps, which 6.37% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 31.68% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Washington County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Washington County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Washington County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Washington County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 82.99% of Washington County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.10% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.65%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.14% of Washington County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Washington County, along with details on where in Washington County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Washington County, TN
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 60.00%, or 79,803 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington 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 Washington County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington 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 Washington County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
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- 10.6% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 52.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 5.1 Mbps.
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- 10.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 52.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Washington County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Washington County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Washington County compare to the rest of Tennessee?
DSL internet speeds in Washington County are much faster versus the average speeds in Tennessee: 0.00 Mbps in Tennessee versus 46 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Tennessee is 0.00% versus 60.00% in Washington County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Washington 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
- Carter County, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hawkins County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Watauga County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hamblen County, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ashe County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grainger County, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Claiborne County, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Alleghany County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Skagit County, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hunterdon County, NJ: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston Parish, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marathon County, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Morgan County, AL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Napa County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pickens County, SC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ponce Municipio, PR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Randall County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds