In Athens there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 83.66% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 34 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 Athens, TX.
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DSL Internet Service Provider 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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Athens is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 83.66% of Athens. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. 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 34 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 12.52% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 53.16% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Athens.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Athens, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
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 85.36% of Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.80% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.56% 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.
Brightspeed DSL in Athens, TX
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 83.66%, or 15,974 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 15.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 63.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Athens is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
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- 25.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 63.5% 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 Texas?
DSL internet speeds in Athens are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 34 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 83.66% 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
- Crescent Heights, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pickens, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New York, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Stockard, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Malakoff, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Murchison, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Log Cabin, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Caney City, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Opelika, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Larue, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Forest Lake, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hermosa Beach, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Newton, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Havelock, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Union, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Guilford, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Utuado, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greenfield, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Godfrey, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Spanish Lake, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds