In Washington County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 89.48% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 54 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, VA.
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Washington County, VA 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 89.48% 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 54 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 140 Mbps, which 2.12% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 35.55% 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 southwest 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, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.99% of Washington County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 80.47% 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 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, VA
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 89.48%, or 48,259 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 most 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 54 Mbps.
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- 2.4% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 28.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 39.7% 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 5.7 Mbps.
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- 2.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 39.7% 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 Virginia?
DSL internet speeds in Washington County are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 54 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 89.48% 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
- Bristol City, VA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Smyth County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Scott County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grayson County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Galax City, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Carroll County, VA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Harlan County, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Patrick County, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bell County, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Thomas County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Calaveras County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Caldwell County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Callaway County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Campbell County, WY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Carter County, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chambers County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Charlottesville City, VA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chenango County, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds