In 6th Ward there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 92.46% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 22 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 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH.
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6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in 6th 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 6th Ward are not shown.
6th Ward Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 6th Ward is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 92.46% of 6th 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 6th Ward above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in 6th Ward?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in 6th Ward.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average 6th Ward home can get up to 22 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 115 Mbps, which 5.52% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 76.53% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 6th Ward.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of 6th Ward, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in 6th Ward?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 6th Ward you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 13.34% of 6th Ward homes.
- Cable is fastest for 86.53% of the neighborhood.
- 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 6th Ward homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 6th Ward, along with details on where in 6th Ward and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH
Frontier DSL coverage
About 92.46%, or 3,632 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire 6th Ward area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 6th Ward.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 6th Ward. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout 6th Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 6th Ward can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for 6th Ward customers is up to 22 Mbps.
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- 6.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In 6th 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 6th Ward DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 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 6th Ward is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.6 Mbps.
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- 6.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
6th Ward DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 6th Ward or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in 6th Ward compare to the rest of Portsmouth?
DSL internet speeds in 6th Ward are much faster versus the average speeds in Portsmouth: 0.00 Mbps in Portsmouth versus 22 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Portsmouth is 0.00% versus 92.46% in 6th Ward.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 6th 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
- 4th Ward, Portsmouth, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 3rd Ward, Portsmouth, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rankin Historic District, Ironton, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Huntington, Huntington, WV: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Southside, Huntington, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Side, Charleston, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East End, Charleston, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Ruffner, Charleston, WV: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Summerside, Cincinnati, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Heritage Eagle Bend, Aurora, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- West End, Concord, NH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Old Northeast, Bloomington, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Harbor, Ashtabula, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Troutman Park, Fort Collins, CO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bradford Park, Springfield, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bethune Grant, Daytona Beach, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Duval, Jacksonville, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Forest Lakes, Monument, CO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds