In Waves there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 100 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 Waves, NC.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Waves
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 Waves are not shown.
Waves Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Waves is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 100.00% of Waves. 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 Waves above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Waves?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Waves.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Waves home can get up to 100 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Waves?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Waves you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Waves homes.
- Cable is fastest for 100.00% of the city.
- 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 Waves homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Waves, along with details on where in Waves and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Waves, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 172 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Waves area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Waves.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waves. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waves. The fastest plan anyone in Waves can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Waves customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Waves download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Waves DSL providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waves is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Waves DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Waves or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Waves compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Waves are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 100 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Waves.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Waves 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
- Rodanthe, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Salvo, NC: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Engelhard, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Middletown, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nebraska, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gulrock, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfield, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Swanquarter, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rose Bay, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Scranton, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Little Utica, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Little Valley, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lively Grove, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Long, OH: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
- McKendree, VA: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rose Hill, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sabael, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Salina, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Little River, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sand River, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds