In Altoona there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 45.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 47 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 Altoona, AL.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Altoona
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 Altoona are not shown.
Altoona Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Altoona is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 45.00% of Altoona. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is OTTCTel. Call one of the companies with service in Altoona above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Altoona?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Altoona.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Altoona home can get up to 47 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 75 Mbps, which 19.83% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 12.50% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Altoona.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Altoona, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Altoona?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Altoona you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 29.22% of Altoona homes.
- Cable is fastest for 62.38% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.69%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.34%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Altoona homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Altoona, along with details on where in Altoona and at what speeds.
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL in Altoona, AL
OTTCTel DSL coverage
About 44.23%, or 2,021 people, have OTTCTel DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, south, southwest, central, west, and north Altoona area. OTTCTel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Altoona.
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL download speeds
OTTCTel is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Altoona. Versus other DSL providers in the area, OTTCTel DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Altoona. The fastest plan anyone in Altoona can order from OTTCTel goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Altoona customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 44.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 26.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL upload speeds
In Altoona download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for OTTCTel DSL. Compared to other ISPs, OTTCTel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Altoona DSL providers. OTTCTel offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Altoona is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, OTTCTel customers can get speeds up to 6.0 Mbps.
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- 44.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 26.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Altoona DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Altoona or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Altoona compare to the rest of Alabama?
DSL internet speeds in Altoona are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 47 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 45.00% in Altoona.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Altoona 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
- Walnut Grove, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Harrisville, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gallant, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wynnville, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Egypt, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Snead, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hoods Crossroads, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Susan Moore, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Taits Gap, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Prescott, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dwight, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Franken, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Shickshinny, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Leavittsburg, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nowata, OK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cold Spring, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Copperopolis, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ravenna, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Campbell Hall, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds