In 1st Ward there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 64.02% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 16 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 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH.
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1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in 1st Ward
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 1st Ward are not shown.
1st Ward Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 1st Ward is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 64.02% of 1st Ward. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in 1st Ward above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in 1st Ward?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in 1st Ward.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average 1st Ward home can get up to 16 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 70 Mbps, which 3.48% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 54.85% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 1st Ward.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of 1st Ward, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in 1st Ward?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 1st Ward you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 91.13% of 1st Ward homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.27% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.76%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 1st Ward homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 1st Ward, along with details on where in 1st Ward and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH

Frontier DSL coverage
About 64.02%, or 2,114 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire 1st Ward area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of 1st Ward.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 1st Ward. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout 1st Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 1st Ward can order from Frontier goes up to 70 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for 1st Ward customers is up to 16 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In 1st Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 1st Ward DSL providers. Frontier offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 1st Ward is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.3 Mbps.
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- 14.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
1st Ward DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 1st Ward or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in 1st Ward compare to the rest of Portsmouth?
DSL internet speeds in 1st Ward are much faster versus the average speeds in Portsmouth: 0.00 Mbps in Portsmouth versus 16 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Portsmouth is 0.00% versus 64.02% in 1st Ward.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 1st Ward 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- 3rd Ward, Portsmouth, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 4th Ward, Portsmouth, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rankin Historic District, Ironton, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Huntington, Huntington, WV: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Southside, Huntington, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Summerside, Cincinnati, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cherry Grove, Cincinnati, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Side, Charleston, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Evergreen Meadows, Evergreen, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Agua Dulce, El Paso, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Lake Waco, Waco, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Geneva, Geneva, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln, San Rafael, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Old Town, Beaumont, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Signature Lakes, Horizon West, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Ashland, Ashland, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Augustana, Sioux Falls, SD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mission Lake, Kansas City, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds


