In Athens there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 79.77% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Athens
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 Athens are not shown.
Athens Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Athens is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 79.77% of Athens. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Athens above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Athens?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Athens.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Athens home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 10 Mbps, which 79.77% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Athens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Athens you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 80.49% of Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 18.31%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.20% of Athens homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Athens, along with details on where in Athens and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Athens, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 79.77%, or 2,858 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Athens DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Athens, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 79.77%, or 2,858 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Athens DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Athens DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Athens or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Athens compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Athens are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 10 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 79.77% in Athens.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Athens 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
- Cantrall, IL: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
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- Sweet Water, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Petersburg, IL: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Fancy Prairie, IL: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Archer, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greenview, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sherman, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bradfordton, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Union City, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Vernonia, OR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Edwards, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Como, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Shore, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mechanicsburg, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Long Beach, WA: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Willis, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Stem, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds