In Wilkes County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 74.63% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 35 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 Wilkes County, NC.
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Wilkes County, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County are not shown.
Wilkes County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Wilkes County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 74.63% of Wilkes 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 Wilkes County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Wilkes County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Wilkes County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Wilkes County home can get up to 35 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 7.05% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 44.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wilkes County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Wilkes County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Wilkes County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wilkes County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.86% of Wilkes County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 14.68% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.06%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Wilkes County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wilkes County, along with details on where in Wilkes County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Wilkes County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 73.18%, or 48,279 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wilkes County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Wilkes County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilkes County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Wilkes County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilkes County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wilkes County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 9.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 59.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Wilkes 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 average compared to other Wilkes County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Wilkes County 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 3.7 Mbps.
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- 25.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 59.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Zirrus DSL in Wilkes County, NC
Zirrus DSL coverage
About 1.60%, or 1,055 people, have Zirrus DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Wilkes County area. Zirrus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wilkes County.
Zirrus DSL download speeds
Zirrus is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wilkes County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Zirrus DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wilkes County. The fastest plan anyone in Wilkes County can order from Zirrus goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Wilkes County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Zirrus DSL upload speeds
In Wilkes County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Zirrus DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Zirrus is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Wilkes County DSL providers. Zirrus offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wilkes County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Wilkes County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wilkes County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Wilkes County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Wilkes County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 35 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 74.63% in Wilkes County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wilkes 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
- Yadkin County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Watauga County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Avery County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Forsyth County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Unicoi County, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Guilford County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greene County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Alamance County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hamblen County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Adams County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Apache County, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Armstrong County, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Aroostook County, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Athens County, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Autauga County, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Boone County, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Putnam County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pearl River County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds