In Apache County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 22.39% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 32 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 Apache County, AZ.
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Apache County, AZ Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Apache 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 Apache County are not shown.
Apache County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Apache County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 22.39% of Apache County. 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 Apache County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Apache County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Apache County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Apache County home can get up to 32 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 115 Mbps, which 1.70% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.21% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Apache County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Apache County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Apache County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Apache County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Apache County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 4.65%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 90.51%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.20% of Apache County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Apache County, along with details on where in Apache County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Apache County, AZ
Frontier DSL coverage
About 18.75%, or 12,380 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, southwest, north, northwest, central, and west Apache County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Apache County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Apache County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Apache County. The fastest plan anyone in Apache County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Apache County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 9.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 77.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Apache County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Apache County DSL providers. Frontier 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 Apache County 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 1.9 Mbps.
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- 9.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 77.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ponderosa DSL in Apache County, AZ
Ponderosa DSL coverage
About 3.64%, or 2,401 people, have Ponderosa DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and central Apache County area. Ponderosa is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Apache County.
Ponderosa DSL download speeds
Ponderosa is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Apache County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ponderosa DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Apache County. The fastest plan anyone in Apache County can order from Ponderosa goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Apache County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 32.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 29.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ponderosa DSL upload speeds
In Apache County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ponderosa DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Ponderosa is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Apache County DSL providers. Ponderosa 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 Apache County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Ponderosa customers can get speeds up to 8.4 Mbps.
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- 32.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 29.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Apache County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Apache County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Apache County compare to the rest of Arizona?
DSL internet speeds in Apache County are much faster versus the average speeds in Arizona: 0.00 Mbps in Arizona versus 32 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Arizona is 0.00% versus 22.39% in Apache County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Apache 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
- McKinley County, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Coconino County, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Fe County, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- San Miguel County, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hutchinson County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gray County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Roger Mills County, OK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Custer County, OK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Canadian County, OK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma County, OK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Aroostook County, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Coos County, OR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Maverick County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chaves County, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oxford County, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Box Elder County, UT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grays Harbor County, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Georgetown County, SC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Belknap County, NH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds