In Athens there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 85.91% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 67 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, West Athens, CA.
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Athens, West Athens, CA Availability Maps
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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Athens is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 85.91% 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 67 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 40.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 18.04% 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 northwest parts of Athens, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
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 neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 43.20% of Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 38.51% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 14.48%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.79% 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.
AT&T DSL in Athens, West Athens, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 85.91%, or 8,566 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. 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 most of Athens.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average 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 5 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 47.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 21.0% 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Athens DSL providers. AT&T 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 Athens is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
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- 54.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Athens, West Athens, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 85.91%, or 8,566 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. 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 most of Athens.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average 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 5 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 47.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 21.0% 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Athens DSL providers. EarthLink 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 Athens is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
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- 54.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 21.0% 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 West Athens?
DSL internet speeds in Athens are much faster versus the average speeds in West Athens: 0.00 Mbps in West Athens versus 67 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in West Athens is 0.00% versus 85.91% 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 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
- Morningside Park, Inglewood, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Rancho Domingues, Compton, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Alondra Park, Lawndale, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Watts, Los Angeles, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Torrance, Torrance, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hyde Park, Los Angeles, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Harbor Gateway, Torrance, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Windsor Hills, View Park-Windsor Hills, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Downtown Jamestown, Jamestown, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- fairwood, Spokane, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Polish Village, Parma, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Western Hills Yarborough, Shreveport, LA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Southcrest, San Diego, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- South Park Hill, Denver, CO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Northside, Riverside, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Glencove, Vallejo, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Boyd Acres, Bend, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Shearer Hills-Ridgeview, San Antonio, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds